Quotetomdisco I think all five of us called it a quail but we're all probably wrong. There were three of them together on the trail going down the east side of Mule Pass the next day so they can be found at 10,000' as well. O.K., I just checked the internet and it's definitely a grouse. Western quail are a much smaller and skinnier bird. I just corrected the note above the photo. Jim Tby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Tomdisco, great trip report and pictures. Regarding your first picture of a bird, and I probably don't know what I'm talking about, but isn't that a Grouse? Need some help here from some of you bird watchers...by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The primary difference is that our president does not participate in person on the floor like the prime Minister does. Maybe he should.....by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteDave I couldn't read the article. One has to subscribe first. Maybe this will work: http://www.southernminn.com/owatonna_peoples_press/opinion/guest_columns/article_334aa6e0-45e9-5501-9cbc-59db689f4986.htmlby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteDave This could all be ended in a few minutes if the Republicans would just allow a vote on a clean continuing resolution. Don't blame the "Federal Government. It's not their fault. Put the blame where it belongs; on the extremist, Regressive, Republicans. Thought this article was kind of interesting.... http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/oct/03/charles-krauthammer-democrats-fueled-thby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechicagocwright Politics aside, I think both sides could join for civil disobedience of the Occupy Yosemite. The liberals could bring a banner protesting Republican intransigence and Republicans could bring a banner protesting Obama's intransigence. Base Jumpers could be the entertainment. Extra parachutes for those on either side who are particularly unruly. How about we meet at Noonby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is that a Golden or a Cutthroat trout?by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It would be interesting if all the visitors at the lodge and all the campers in Yosemite said, "No, we're not leaving". I doubt the Park would have enough law enforcement resources, etc. left to enforce kicking all those people out. The DNC would love it if the guests stayed. They would keep the restaurants open and still provide lodging as they are not employees of the government. I guby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The NPS site is offline, as well as Reserve.gov (the campground reservation site).by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wow...... http://www.kcet.org/living/travel/socal_wanderer/briefs/we-apologize-for-the-potential.htmlby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The wife and I stayed at Curry Village in the late 80's in a cabin with a bath, 17a. As we were relaxing in the cabin after eating at the Curry Pizza porch we noticed a juvenile mouse run across the floor and under one of the beds. Then we saw its mom peeking though a mouse hole in the baseboard calling the little critter back. It didn't come back so mama came running after it. This went on bacby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteeeek QuotemrcondronI'd rather be 40 and pay twice as much. Me too!by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoterickf One more stupid question -- IF I've got an Annual Pass (like this one), is that usable to get a discount on the campground fees or not really? When placing the order on their website I see the following near the bottom : QuoteYou cannot use the America the Beautiful Annual Pass or any other pass for a discount. Is this correct or wrong? I gather I could still use it to get discoby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoterickf Thanks for the reply.. This would be in a class-C motor home -- 24ft-- nice-n-small without any slideouts or anything.. As for when, I'm thinking mid April next year and possibly this coming November for Thanksgiving.. I think upper pines may be one of the only ones that is open all year and takes RV's.. For April I guess a few more CG's are likely to be open by then.. Perhaps forby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is your RV a motor home or travel trailer? (it makes a difference as far as what sites you can fit in). In general, Lower Pines is a less crowded campground. What month are you thinking about? As far as Nov., snow unlikely, but possible.by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This site looks like its going to be very informative and up to date for all of us Fall "leaf peepers" in the Eastern Sierras and other areas of Ca. : http://www.californiafallcolor.com/by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteOhnivy-Drak That was certainly a surprising system that went through Cali. No one saw it coming, not even those meteorologists (big surprise). Actually this guy (Howard) put a hint of it in his Weds. forecast and further bolstered the prediction in his Friday forecast. Scroll down from today's forecast til you hit his comments on Friday and his forecast last Weds.by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This prediction shows a dusting of snow above 9000 ft. Hope some of precipitation dumps on the Rim fire. http://mammothweather.com/by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Looks like there may be snow coming down in the higher elevations of the Eastern Sierras. I-80 web cam site shows motorists are being warned of snow over the summit...carry chains. http://www.magnifeye.com/by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Try this one too. http://mammothweather.com/by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Not only is this a great site for backpackers, but also for people camping in the Valley. From Dec. through the spring there are questions and very helpful answers on this site about securing Valley campsites for the spring and summer. And this site was very instrumental in limiting and hopefully eliminating the reserving and then selling at a profit campsites in the Valley.by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'm always blown away by the talent and professionalism of these rescue teams in Yosemite. Some of them are volunteers and others are Rangers who do Ranger duties until their beepers go off and then they transform into Supermen. Yosemite is very blessed to have these guys standing by, as well as the crews of Helicopter 551!by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ansel Adams would be proud of you regarding those great black and white shots!by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteparklover Quoteryanmj Quoteeeek Red Bear, Dead Bear: So far this year, five bears have been hit by vehicles. Please protect wildlife by obeying speed limits and paying attention while driving. "Have you ever noticed that squirrels seem to have a death wish and will run in front of your car and then turn around and do it again?" You mean like the commercial: http:by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I hear that hiking poles are also very valuable if you have to joust with bears....by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Interestingly enough the T-38 is a jet that can be owned and operated privately: According to the FAA there are seven privately owned T-38s in the U.S.[5] Boeing owns two T-38s, which it uses as chase planes.[5] Thornton Corporation owns three T-38s and three F-5s.[5] In addition, ILOAJP HOLDING and Wayne L. Siltanen own one each.[5] (from Wikipedia). Any chance this is an F-5? Aby mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Seems like these video surveillance cameras that a lot of people complain about do a lot of good....by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotehikerchick395 Any news of a rockslide later Monday afternoon...June 3? Amidst the afternoon thunder, there seemed to be the rumble and clatter of a rockfall. Was there and thought I heard that too....by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Shaunsmomo is a trusted member and I have no problem believing his statements. It is correct that the way shaunsmomo is handling this is on the up and up and I appreciate his offer. We just have to be careful whom we give the cancellation date and time too. I highly doubt lizzy 79's claim.by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotehikerchick395 mtn man guessed May 10 and that was in the ballpark of my prognostication, so I'll pick May 11 (all criterion and statistics studied and disregarded...using my usual predicting method instead) Looks like Hikerchick395 is the winner!! (unless the opening predicted by the NPS doesn't happen today).by mtn man - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion