QuoteCoolburn I've been informed that the NPS will accept documentation of reservations at Cabins inside the park. Did they specifically say rentals in Yosemite West? As DavidK42 said, YW is not inside the park boundaries and there have been times during this closure that residents there were not allowed to shop at the Valley and Wawona stores when residents of other areas were.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotecrocodile235 Thanks for the updates everyone. I agree, safety first, and it does sort of sound like there won't be camping at all this year. But I'm also wondering if they may eventually open up some of the campgrounds at partial capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. That's probably wishful thinking. I noticed that other parks that have opened are not offering camping or backpacking.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That really sucks!!!!!by parklover - General Discussion
Xanterra announces limited services and lodging will be opened this summer. https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR2WGc-UZgAZkxAiB8zprx3IELA8b76_xB8y0f6IV6nikIXTa992UBcefWUby parklover - General Discussion
Happy belated Birthday Wishes to Chick-onby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Next time, I will ask again. Might have to ask someone in administration. It is believed that someone stole the Ahwahnee sign. I am sure if the park had it, they would have put it back when they got the names back. I wonder if the person who stole it understands that it is a federal offence and is afraid to bring it back.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I have been wondering that for years. I did ask once at the entrance station but the ranger didn't know where the sign now is and if it will be put back. There is that entrance sign right at the park boundary which is one of those that are on a pole. Unfortunately, there is no pull off next to it so you can't safely take a picture with it. However, I have seen people hanging off of it while otby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Closing the park also protects those that live and/or work in the park from someone bringing the virus in from another area. Medical care is limited in the park at it's best and do your really want the rangers to have to respond to hurt or lost hikers, or accidents or anything else that could possible expose them to the virus that was brought in by a visitor. Plus with the free entrance to allby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I just saw this. NEWS RELEASE Yosemite National Park Campgrounds Are Closed Subscribe RSS Icon | What is RSSDate: March 18, 2020 Yosemite National Park campgrounds currently open, Upper Pines and Camp 4, are now closed. These closures will remain in effect through March 31, 2020. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, Yosemite National Park’s entrances, comfoby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I just saw this on Aramark's Yosemite Website UPDATED: March 16, 2020 @ 6:05 PM (PST) As a result of guidance provided by the National Park Service and public health officials, all lodging, tours and dining facilities in Yosemite National Park are temporarily closing as of tomorrow March 17, 2020. The temporary closure is prompted as a precaution due to coronavirus concerns. The closure is anby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteParis92 Wow. I have some friends that stayed in the Lodge over Super Bowl weekend (they said it was deserted in the park), and one of them has had a stomach issue since returning. They also made comment of how the food service quality and selection has gone way, way down. I am still having issues off and on. We were in the park last week and the only thing I ate that was from the park wasby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I just saw this on the NPS website Upper Pines Campground, Camp 4, and Curry Village are closed tonight (February 9) due high winds causing risk of falling trees.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotetroutwild Parklover, your experience mirrors my December visit to a tee. Now, for some more bad news..... https://tinyurl.com/svyflb3 Guess what - both my son and I got some sort of stomach issue when we were there the first week of January and still am having some problems. Waiting for doctor to decide if we should be tested. Might be too late but then not much you can do if you haveby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
That is so sad.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteCoolburn My speculation is that this reflects directly upon Aramark. Have they improved ANYTHING at Yosemite? I can say that for my family it is a resounding NO!!!!!! I have been going to Yosemite for decades and have seen several concessionaire changes and Aramark has been the worst. I can also say they are the worse when you compare them to Xanterra, Forever Resorts and some other cby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteJustKeepWalking Thank you!!! And same to you and others here!! Basilbop and I are now enjoying our return trip to California. Just had the most awesome day in Arches! Snowed all day and *we* had a blast! The snow was wreaking havoc here, but it was nothing if u r used to Sierra snow! Seemed like maybe 3” of wet-for-here snow. Didn’t cause us any issues. But peeps off side of roads, stby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Life has been a bit erratic here so I am late on my holiday wishes. I hope that you all are having a great holiday season and may the new year bring you many outdoor adventures.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all the time that I get to spend outdoors with friends and family.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteazhiker My understanding of the Conservancy's purchase of the land adjacent to Yosemite West was that it is to be used to help alleviate the critical shortage of employee housing. NPS can't fill many seasonal positions because housing that seasonal employees used to be able to afford has now been priced out of their reach because of the short term rental market, i.e, AirBNB and VRBO. Seasonaby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
There is a lot of stuff going on in Yosemite and who knows if there might be other reasons for Reynolds to be reassigned. For example, Naturebridge's water well failed and they now are working with Mariposa County to tap into Yosemite West's water supply. The discussion with Naturebridge and Mariposa County was initially done with out owners of Yosemite West property knowledge. Then there is tby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What an incredible trip - I am so envious. The pictures are wonderful. Thanks for posting.by parklover - General Discussion
I just happened recently to talk to Mike Reynolds and he said to write him a letter with my complaints about Aramark. Everyone should do that.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Maybe I am having more issues than others but I can say, I wish that Aramark would lose their contract. Many of their employees have no idea how they do their job. Some former DNC employees that were retained have been forced to take on more responsibilities with the same pay and are really feeling the stress. I have been verbally accosted by an employee at the ice rink after I asked a simple quby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteNot quite The Geezer, but getting there As of right now, the case in the Court of Federal Claims is still pending. The most recent filing in the case was on June 26. Presumably a joint motion to dismiss will be filed this week. Interestingly, but not surprisingly, the NPS announcement of the settlement doesn't include a dollar amount. Guess we'll need of FOIA request to find out how mucby parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Son follows Badger Pass and just saw that alert. This is fantastic. Although I can say that I used to think that DNC went downhill the last years they had the concession but after these several years with Aramark, I wish DNC was back.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotechick-on Quoteparklover I hate seeing them. I have not been to Mirror Lake in long time and was wondering if there are tons of stacks still there. We knocked them ALL down last year... They're back up... sigh... Maybe someday... Darn I hate those things. Next time I go to Yosemite I will need to go knock some down.by parklover - General Discussion
There has been nothing in the Daily Report about changes in the hours that Tioga will be opened. Currently you are not allowed to park along the road.by parklover - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I hate seeing them. I have not been to Mirror Lake in long time and was wondering if there are tons of stacks still there.by parklover - General Discussion
Nothing new just different technology. One time in the early 1990's, we were camping in Upper Pines and the campers next to us had a generator running a full sized TV and a VCR so they could watch movies. It was positioned so that we could not enjoy ourselves. They were also loud, the parents drunk and the kids screaming most of the time. It was not one of our better camping experiences.by parklover - General Discussion
QuoteJustKeepWalking Yah, we talked amongst ourselves a while back about how this would probably be a year when the camps would not open. Not at all a surprise!!! Kinda not surprised to hear your Aramark story either! Hope all well with you, Parklover! Hi JKW. Sorry just saw your message today. Nothing Aramark does surprises me now. I just wish they would be replaced. After my last yearby parklover - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra