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What Yosemite/Sierra/Nature related blogs do you read? - 6 weeks ago
Looking to expand the blogs I follow, in the area of California, Yosemite, Nature, Sierra. Here are two I follow. http://geotripper.blogspot.com/ https://natural-history-journal.blogspot.com/ Any you suggest?by recycling1991 - General Discussion
Re: California congressman pulled rank to get Yosemite tickets, emails indicate - 6 weeks ago
Thanks for the link. As far as corruption goes, this is peanuts. Fun to hear but of no real consequence. As a rabbit owner, my favorite corruption story is still Rep. Duncan Hunter who used campaign funds to fly his pet rabbit. I also think it's one thing to ask a friend, but this is not asking a friend, this is using their position of power. I do agree it happens all the time. At one pby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Yosemite experience (with covid closures) - 2 months ago
Quotewrysys beautiful, inspiring photo. I'm planning a trip next weeknd to Yosemite with the kids (6 and 3), both pretty good hikers. Is there a calm lake or waters which anyone would recommend with kids for wading and perhaps boating like chick-on? Looks wonderful and think the kids would love it. also have searched for good hikes with kids and also would like any hike recommendations thisby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: High of 91 too hot to hike half-dome? what about social distancing? - 2 months ago
Problem with images.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: PG&E Failure - 2 months ago
Quoteeeek Quoterecycling1991I have no idea if these are linked, but we were at Lake View Lodge (Lee Vining) and lost power Thursday around 4:30 pm. Not linked. Lee Vining is SCE territory. Good to know.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Yosemite experience (with covid closures) - 2 months ago
I also think that is the regular high season price. It's $276 if it's 2 adults, but if you have 2 adults, 2 teenagers (they count as adults), then it's 4 adults. $296, and then with taxes you end at $337. I think my comment on price was re: the total price. In most places, $337 gets you a pretty nice room or suite. Even in National Parks. I have stayed at Zion Lodge (in their rooms and suitesby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yosemite experience (with covid closures) - 2 months ago
Spent Wed night at the lodge; Thursday day up in Tuolumne. Repaving of the road on 120, past Groveland. Added about 10-15 minutes extra. Check in at Big Oak Flat entrance: Took ID of person whose lodging was booked under and checked it (on computer? on a list ?). Issued a one week or so permit for entry/exit into park. Drove from Big Oak Flat entrance to 120/140 junction without any car in fby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: PG&E Failure - 2 months ago
I have no idea if these are linked, but we were at Lake View Lodge (Lee Vining) and lost power Thursday around 4:30 pm. It came back about 7 pm. It was quite a storm. It hailed on us Thursday afternoon as we drove down Lee Vining. Talk about excitement.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Made reservations at the Lodge today - 3 months ago
They had actually changed my room-type because of this. Good thing I called to change the date and learned they had changed the room type (without any notification to me). Had to argue with them (the person on the phone was very nice), but still, had to work at getting my original room type back. So pay attention and check on your room.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: High of 91 too hot to hike half-dome? what about social distancing? - 3 months ago
Well, we didn't get the last-minute HD passes. I had decided that I was going to accept the COVID-19 risk and send the kids up, but no luck this time. Maybe next year. Will try some of the high-country hikes, unless the threat of thunderstorms is too high. Current forecast: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: High of 91 too hot to hike half-dome? what about social distancing? - 3 months ago
Thank you all for the feedback. All very useful. I didn't think about the thunderstorms. The behavior explanation reminded me of my physical geography class. :-) It's good to remember that as some of my alternative hike ideas were Dana or Hoffman (assuming the snow level is not too high). I called and they said they snow level is 11,000 ft, so maybe Hoffman. (hoping to go to Lee Vining for a nighby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: A new hiking scale for Bugs - 3 months ago
I HATE mosquitoes. Was bit by one on three spots on the back of my knee. I told my husband they show pictures of hell full of fire. They should show a place full of mosquitoes.by recycling1991 - General Discussion
High of 91 too hot to hike half-dome? what about social distancing? - 3 months ago
Planning on being in the valley next Thursday (have reservations for Wed and Thursday night at the lodge). I am hoping to get a last minute half-dome permit and send my two teenagers (16,18) up to half-dome. While I've hiked half-dome a number of times in the past, I'm not in good enough shape to accompany them, and they've never done it. They're both physically fit. My concern is the weather.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Why would Yosemite cut down 7 Sequoias?!? - 7 months ago
Quotebasilbop And, while I'm generally in favor of restoring Yosemite to a more natural condition, I think in this case the park service has gone too far in trying to achieve an unattainable level of purity or perfection at the expense of common sense. The oak woodland they are trying to preserve is possibly no more natural than these Sequoias were; it's well-known that the Native Americans whoby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Poor marks for Aramark... - 1 year ago
I totally agree with the article on the shuttle service. We were there in April and tried to take the shuttle around and it took forever getting places. After waiting more than 30 minutes the second time, and this was during regular day time hours, we decided to drive or walk (within the valley). This is one that's not complicated to get it right. Aramark is just choosing to maximize profits, givby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Mount Dana dayhike - 1 year ago
And I, who love marmots, didn't see a single one on my hike! Probably because it was October and they had all hit the sack ….by recycling1991 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Re: Mount Dana dayhike - 1 year ago
Mount Dana's scenery is very rewarding. I hiked it once when I was younger and it took me 3 hours to the top and 2 to come down. We did rush down as it was October and the clouds were starting to build up. We spent the night before in Mammoth to acclimatize.by recycling1991 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Re: Chain Lakes, Emigrant Wilderness - 1 year ago
Nice pictures! Did you see any marmots?by recycling1991 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Re: Restaurant report: Walker Burger (on 395); no good. Tuolumne grill and lodge - good. - 1 year ago
Nicely's :-) Their fried chicken is good. Their salad was good too; crisply lettuce. Also great atmosphere. Other food items, you can skip. :-) I've never thought much of Whoa Nellie Deli. I don't get what's so special about it. Ya, Bridgeport is cute. I thought the motel that was across the street from Walker Burger had a done a nice job decorating their yard.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Restaurant report: Walker Burger (on 395); no good. Tuolumne grill and lodge - good. - 1 year ago
I agree, River's Edge location is nice if you want to relax for a while and have time, and have a snack. I find it (for meals) a bit too pricey for the quality and service you get. We like to stay in Knights Ferry, so I've tried it a few times. Will have to check out this Hula's.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Restaurant report: Walker Burger (on 395); no good. Tuolumne grill and lodge - good. - 1 year ago
Had planned to eat at the Wolf Creek bar in Markleeville, but it's closed. So kept on driving towards our destination (Lee Vining). Stopped at a cute place in Walker, Walker Burger. Really pleasant gardens with plenty of shade, whimsical decorations, but the burgers were terrible. I'm not even sure if it was beef. And pricey. Pricey and bad is not a good combo. On the flip side, great hot dogby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Yosemite NPS gets back the trademarks from DNC. - 1 year ago
Yay!by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Rafting in the Valley question - 1 year ago
Quotebuster Quoterecycling1991 We did have a fantastic time rafting the Merced three days ago, with experienced guides (with an outfitter), with many safety checks. They said it was class 3-4. I highly recommend it. I'm assuming that it was not in the valley and outside the park, starting in the El Portal area (Cedar Lodge)? Just wasn't explicitly clear in your statement Yes.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Hikes around Midpines? - 1 year ago
We ended up driving to Hetch Hetchy, and hiked to Wapama Falls. The most water I have seen at the falls. I couldn't even make it to the bridge. The steps leading up to it seemed too dangerous to go up. Our kids had an awesome time on the water slide that's at the ~halfway point, and we enjoyed cooling off in the "pool". Also, first time driving both of these roads and enjoyed both vby recycling1991 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Re: Rafting in the Valley question - 1 year ago
The OP probably is already in the valley, but in case others are wondering, left the valley today. When we drove in two days ago saw many signs no water sports/activities. I think it's still not allowed. We did have a fantastic time rafting the Merced three days ago, with experienced guides (with an outfitter), with many safety checks. They said it was class 3-4. I highly recommend it.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Went over Tioga Pass - 1 year ago
Is the pass open?by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: Hikes around Midpines? - 1 year ago
Thanks for the suggestions. Still not sure what we'll do .. maybe just go hike sentinel dome and Taft point.by recycling1991 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hikes around Midpines? - 1 year ago
Next week we are spending two nights in Midpines before heading to the valley for two nights. The first day we are rafting the Merced. The second day (Thursday) I had initially thought we could go hike Hetch Hetchy and go to Wapama Falls (our friends that we're going with have never seen Hetch Hetchy), but then since I just booked our lodging at Midpines, it seems a bit out of the way to drive toby recycling1991 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Re: How many times have you hiked the mist trail? - 1 year ago
QuoteFatFlatlander Woohoo... TWO! (Yeah, okay... still a few hundred behind several here, but you gotta celebrate the small victories!) Shaky pan from Saturday in the maelstrom with phone/glasses/EVERYTHING drenched: Brief splash zone video: https://youtu.be/QYQUiOkbf7w And one from above: Nice shots! I especially like the one from above. Glad you got to enjoy it.by recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Re: How many times have you hiked the mist trail? - 1 year ago
Quotemarkskor Myself, like many above, too many times to count...mostly coming down from a 10+ day fishing adventure. Memorable though, the time my (now ex) wife joined me on my last leg of the Muir...TM to HI. As we were coming off the top Vernal Falls railing section, just before the rainbow area, some basshole decided to slap her on her ass as he passed by. (She did have a nice ass but thisby recycling1991 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
