There was more rain/snow this week... Katie, you probably won't be able to drive on it.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I remember hearing last year was mid June too, don't remember the month. I highly doubt it it will be up on time this year.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
When we have gone in late August / early September when the water is shallow and warmer, I see kids in the river all day long.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
If you are fortunate to have sites in a less crowded loop, they would have fun biking around. Just let them know to be careful become some of the drivers do drive pretty fast through the campsites, especially the college kids.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
As long as the water is moving vertically, for long distances... I'll call it a waterfall. What is the fascination with waterfalls anyway?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Snow in July? I have to check this out sometime.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I found out a friend of mine have reservations for late May, and I am going to join him. The waterfalls will be great I am sure, but will there still be good hiking trails in May?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Few people and few mosquitoes :-)by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Great. I have always wanted to visit Mono Basin.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Sounds like a great trip. What time span did you backpack this?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I have a feeling many roads and hiking trails will be delayed this year. How long was everything delayed for last year? Weeks or months?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
So it replaces Phosphorus with Arsenic? Interesting. Back in the 1960′s Isaac Asimov wrote a science essay where he called Phosphorus “Life’s Bottleneck.” Nowadays the trendy term is “Peak Phosphorus.” Perhaps Arsenic life will replace Phosphorus life when Phosphorus becomes scarce.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yes, I highly recommend stopping at the Arches National Park. Make sure you get one of those yearly National Park passes and check out as many as you can on your trip; it will also save you some money.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Seems like May and June are the time to go. I will aim for this next year.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Indeed, this is going to be a great year for watersports.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What is there to do when you are rained in?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Not too far. There is a good writeup here. http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/cayosemite/a/hite_cove.htmby caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Any pointers?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is it always this populated with deers? What time of year was this?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks eeek. That's not too bad for a full days rental. Less hassle then trying to bring our bikes up.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Did you find any hikes in San Francisco? Or they just in the surrounding vicinity.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Is this run by the National Park or private? How pricey? I don't mind paying if it goes to the park.by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
For Camp 4, can anyone with experience give insight for July? How early should I be there? Is it likely to be full?by caldrich - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion