Well, that's a bummer. There used to be. Can I still drop in and charge some electronics?by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Anybody know if the lounge and free wi-fi are still there since Aramark took over? Thanks.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I know the trail in it's entirety is about 12 miles around the east end of the valley. Not sure what would constitute a segment.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Does anybody know when it will be back open? The website says reopening May 2017. I'll be camping in Wawona starting May 15. That's always been my go to place for a good but quick sandwich. Thanks for any light you can shed.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteNot quite The Geezer, but getting there Stunning photos. Can't do that with a point-and-shoot. Thank you.by JohnC - Photography advice, critiques and tutorials
Quotecaedo12 QuoteJohnC FWIW, in the event of a shutdown, it is possible the parks might remain open this time. Really? Why's that? I'm sincerely hoping you're right, just wondering where that info comes from I have read it is being discussed. It isn't a black and white decision.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
FWIW, in the event of a shutdown, it is possible the parks might remain open this time.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Obviously, context is everything. My fitness limits me to easy, casual hikes. Usually not more than 4-5 miles. As such, my trips focus on trying to capture different and/or seasonal type photos which usually involves minimal hiking. While I never pass up the icons, I'm really always looking for something unique that most people would not associate with Yosemite. Same goes for photos of the icons.by JohnC - Photography advice, critiques and tutorials
Quoteplawrence QuoteJohnC Quoteplawrence This is great news. It's means that Glacier Point Road will probably be opened to the public within three weeks, maybe even sooner. Is that usually the case when they open it for Admin access? I have tentative plans to camp at Wawona starting May 15 but I really don't want to go if Glacier Pt Road is still closed. My main objective is to photograph theby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteplawrence This is great news. It's means that Glacier Point Road will probably be opened to the public within three weeks, maybe even sooner. Is that usually the case when they open it for Admin access? I have tentative plans to camp at Wawona starting May 15 but I really don't want to go if Glacier Pt Road is still closed. My main objective is to photograph the waterfalls from Sentinel Dby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
When I stayed in the tent cabins for a couple of years running (about 3-4 years ago) they always made me show my room key to use the shower. And I'd swear the sign somewhere said $5 for non Curry Village guests. Somebody was always manning the entrance every time I went. Oops. Just realized this was an old thread. Oh well. :-)by JohnC - General Discussion
I saw what appeared to be a coyote hanging out around Gates of the Valley parking area a couple of weeks ago. He just sat in the parking lot like a dog on his haunches until a car pulled in and scared him away.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteforrestranger gotta question... its been a very long time since i posted a photo and am having trouble doing it. i have a site on Photobucket, uploaded my photos, open a photo up, and copy and paste the url.... then i put . when i do this, it does nothing when i hit preview.. is it suppose to let me see the preview? also, when it is posted (a couple of days ago it worked) the photby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
A lot of good info here... http://blog.aaronmphotography.com/2015/12/20/horsetail-falls-2016-yosemite-national-park/by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks to all for the kind words. :-) It truly is magical when the snow falls in the valley.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You're welcome. I always love photographing that chapel each time I go. It was especially nice with the snow this time.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I drove up two Sunday's ago when the storm hit. I spent the last couple of hours on Sunday in the park while it lightly snowed. Spent all day Monday photographing after the storm passed. Here's a few shots. Swinging Bridgeby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on Similar if you like... that have taken in the past... I don't take many vids... though I wish I had taken one of the demonstration on 90 degrees and the sun also rises in the west... Did take one of z wifey snow a shoesing over Xmass trip... Very cool. Thanks. Snow in Yosemite. Who would have thunk it? :-)by JohnC - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.by JohnC - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. I'm hoping to get up there this winter.by JohnC - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Merry Christmas to all.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I used to ride between 4,000 and 5,000 miles annually until a couple of serious crashes and then other health issues caused me to stop. I'm just now trying to do some hiking to improve my health and lose weight. If all goes well with that, I'd like to get back on the bike for some easy (25-30 mile) rides. I used to do centuries (did the ride around the bear three times) and did a week long ridingby JohnC - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I wonder how hardcore of a hike you would have to make to possibly see them. My fitness and health aren't what they used to be.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That is a terrific video! It's so cool to see these animals reintroduced in Yosemite.by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebuster QuoteJohnC Off topic but is there no spell checker on the forum or do I have some issue with my computer? Not only you. The built in browser spell checker doesn't work in Firefox but does work in Chrome for me. The weather is supposed to stay cold until Friday and with it almost being the winter solstice, the south side doesn't get much sun so I wouldn't be surprised if it is stiby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteparklover We have 4WD with snow tires and have never been there when it was bad enough that we had to use chains. Since we have two SUV's with different tire sizes we now have two sets of chains that we have never used. However, we have been asked multiple times to show that we had them with us. One time we had to unpack the back of the SUV to get to them because there was barely any snoby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on QuoteJohnC Quotemrcondron QuoteJohnC Do they make you show chains for R1 or R2 if you have AWD? Yes, they may. The rule is that you have to have chains in your possession regardless of you vehicle. R3 requires chains to be installed on every vehicle. Yeah, I knew about R3. I'm getting close to buying an AWD and hate the thought of buying another set of chains I'll never use. Wby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron QuoteJohnC Do they make you show chains for R1 or R2 if you have AWD? Yes, they may. The rule is that you have to have chains in your possession regardless of you vehicle. R3 requires chains to be installed on every vehicle. Yeah, I knew about R3. I'm getting close to buying an AWD and hate the thought of buying another set of chains I'll never use. Was hoping I could avoid tby JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Do they make you show chains for R1 or R2 if you have AWD?by JohnC - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'm willing to wait and see. I ate at an Aramark cafeteria where I worked for years. It was decent food sold at a modest price point. No complaints. I'd hardly trust anything I read that comes out of the most corrupt city in America.by JohnC - General Discussion