Here ya go... “There are more hippies than bears in Yosemite National Park.” —Los Angeles Times, July 17, 1968 By the summer of 1970, Yosemite Valley’s Stoneman Meadow had become a favorite hangout for the counterculture crowd to drink, smoke, socialize, and play music. Going into the 4th of July weekend, the Park Service was on high alert. A tense Memorial Day weekend confrontaby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
As per the NPS website.... "Overnight parking on the Tioga Road (and associated PARKING LOTS) and Glacier Point Road beyond Badger Pass is prohibited beginning October 15 each year until the roads reopen the following spring. No shuttle service is available (except for the Glacier Point Tour, which stops only at Glacier Point). On the Tioga Road, parking is available at Tuolumne Groveby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Yessssss!!!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
North Pines will close for the year on November 2nd and Lower Pines will close Oct 26th. (reservations required and some sites are available). Upper pines (open year round) goes off the reservation system on December 1st. So to answer your question....Anytime after December 1st.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
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This may be old news to some but it absolutely blows my mind! I can't help but contemplate this happening sometime on the many granite sites I've pitched a tent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAZ1V_DJKV8&list=UU6Kpv36LLujy-bUZKuQfXFgby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Underneath the dammed SCE Tioga Lake we see from Hwy 120 at the top of Lee Vining Canyon lies the much smaller, original, natural glacial Tioga Lake. So I guess there IS more than one Tioga Lake. One on top of the other!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
What AnotherDave said. Also....If you plan on (solo) hiking a "use trail" or "off trail" (e.g. Tenaya Canyon beyond the bridge, the Diving Board, the Ledge trail etc.), let a responsible person know your itinerary and be sure to check in on your return. And have fun.by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Yes, you have control of which site, assuming you aren't arriving on a Friday evening, of course.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the heads up! Just made my June reservations.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
RV length limits are mostly based on the actual length of the parking pad. Some have obstacles that may prevent an RV from utilizing the entire space and, as you mentioned, there may be maneuverability issues. I will be in the valley in 3 weeks and could measure the sites (w/ photos) if you like. Someone else here may also be able to do that sooner.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
One senior in each car with a valid "America The Beautiful" pass would have allowed them free entrance. (or 8 people if it were a walk-in facility) If asked, the attendant should have indeed explained the options.by troutwild - General Discussion
Was in the valley for a week, (returned home yesterday) and I'd say around 25% Dogwood bloom. Most of the apple trees are full bloom. Deciduous trees are just beginning to leaf out.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Canon T2i is a great camera but maybe a little difficult to find since it's been superceeded by the T3i, T4i and T5i. The T3i can be had for around $500.by troutwild - Photography advice, critiques and tutorials
QuoteAlmostThere In other words - to get a reservation, you need to have gotten online well before March 19 - months ago, in fact. Folks will start showing up to check in March 19th on those reservations they made much earlier. Correct. Folks who arrive to camp in Upper Pines Campground on March 19th (through April 14th) actually made their reservations beginning on November 15th, 2013. Fromby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
"On Wednesday, March 19, Upper Pines Campground will return to the reservation system", That means that Tuesday, March 18 is the last day you can just drive in and expect to get a campsite without a reservation. After this date, on Wednesday, March 19th, the campground will return to the reservation system meaning you must have a reservation to camp in Upper Pines campground. "andby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for reminding me of the importance of preserving our precious memories with photos and thanks for sharing yours.by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
"Got a week in North Pines!" High Five!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Actually, only about half of the "flood sites" were made available. There are still 20+ sites that will become reservable. It could happen on the 15th of next month but more likely will be a "random" day like last year. Oddly, all the regular sites became available at exactly 7:00am (as usual) but the "flood sites" didn't show as "available" until a minuteby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The Mountain Dew thing is a hoax. http://www.snopes.com/photos/food/mountaindew.aspby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I'll be in the Valley this Thur. - Sun. for the ROLFF and camping in Upper Pines. I'm actually looking forward to some inclement weather!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Ha!....Lower Merced Pass Lake. Quite a story.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotepines It says 30 days camping per calendar year and 14 days between May 1-Sept 15 inclusive. Then it goes on to describe "Camping – Non-Wilderness" and "Camping – Wilderness". So theoretically it's all covered. However, I don't think they really have much means to enforce it, unless they have someone (or equipment) scour reservations for the same names. And of cby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron If the 8 miles refered to are in the valley then it's the whole valley from Happy Isle to the plummet at the BOFR/140 junction or thereabouts. Oh look, I just rolled over 2000 posts. That makes sense, now that I think about it. Kudos on your 2k post!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteplawrence The MercuryNews article also failed to mention another significant change in regards to rafting in Yosemite Valley: watercraft (including rafts) will now be allowed on an eight-mile stretch of the Merced River through Yosemite Valley (compared to the measly 2.4 miles of the Merced River that is currently allowed). .Any chance you could provide more information regarding the locaby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
4 of us tried, synchronized clocks, 1 second after 7, no luck. Looks like it's Zion/Bryce this year!by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion