I did the same Vogelsang trip you are planning about 4 weeks ago. I wondered about the parking too, but it all seemed normal (and a bit less crowded than usual) in TM. Lots of folks parking by the side of the road and in the lots. I did park in Dog Lake lot and it was emptier than I've seen it. Enjoy the trip, it's a great one!by Jersey Transplant - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I crossed Return Creek this past week (August 15 and 17) on a trip that included Summit Lake and the McCabe Lakes, meaning I crossed it both below Summit Lake and then again, just past the three-way junction with the PCT in southern end of Virginia Canyon. I'm not a great or bold creek crosser and for me it was easy. Mostly shallow (ankle deep or less) with one area of knee high and relativelyby Jersey Transplant - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra