hmmmm... well, i was thinking of Hodgson Campground. it's at the entrance of the park on hwy 120. it's a first come first serve campground, so if you come on a friday or a weekend, it will be tough. there is another campground a few miles off hwy 120 right before you get to the entrance that is a first come first serve also, it is not part of the park, but is a nice place.by forrestranger - General Discussion
Cathedral picnic is a nice place too (it's along the river not far from El Capitan).by forrestranger - General Discussion
i've read about this in the past quite a bit, and after coversing with others on other forums, i've concluded that pepper spray in many cases attracts bears! (the scent of the spray)... so rather than carry something that may be illegal in National parks (as someone mentioned to earlier), i personally carry a small air horn, small enough to carry in a fanny pack (something quick and easy to get tby forrestranger - General Discussion
just make sure you DON'T go up Priest Grade Road if yer not a good driver! take the normal route.by forrestranger - General Discussion
thanks y_p_w i actually have a pair of Merrell hiking shoes that look very simular to your photos. i'm not sure though of what the sole is made of, i'll have to check it out. ... thanks for you in put.by forrestranger - General Discussion
not so much hiking i guess, but more of a shoe that has really good gripping ability when jumping from rock to rock (along creeks etc). is there a particular type of sole that is best? if so, could you please go so far as to post a link of one? thanks for any helpby forrestranger - General Discussion
the falls are beautiful right now, i was up there last week...lots of water to take photos of.by forrestranger - General Discussion
i was there not this last monday, but the monday before.. sunny and nice, BUT... on the way out (hwy 120), they were making you chain up if you didn't have 4WD because the roads were so icy (with snow).by forrestranger - General Discussion
thanks Dan :-)by forrestranger - General Discussion
yep, i have one for upper pines for next month... i've never gotten one like this before... i did it off the internet, so i have a proof of purchase, but what i want to know is, do i still have to go to the office first before i drive in to the campite? or can i simply drive up to the guard shack and show them my internet purchase? thanks for any helpby forrestranger - General Discussion
i camped in Upper Pines 3 weekends ago.. so much snow at the time, that the fire pits were covered in snow (and everything around it).. there was about 2 feet of snow in the campgrounds at the time... you can call up there and find out. http://www.recreation.gov/campsiteSearch.do 1-209-372-8502 Post Edited (03-04-08 12:53)by forrestranger - General Discussion
i talked to a ranger this last monday and asked him when all the roads inside the valley would be open, he said by Memorial Day.by forrestranger - General Discussion
i wonder if there will be a lawsuit over this (scout leaders etc). i'd be afraid these days of being a leader, people are too sue happy nowadays.by forrestranger - General Discussion
Boy Scout dies after fall during Yosemite hike By BEE STAFF REPORTS last updated: February 19, 2008 07:14:41 AM YOSEMITE -- A 12-year-old Boy Scout from Modesto died when he wandered away from his group hiking toward Upper Yosemite Fall and fell about 300 feet, a National Park Service spokeswoman said Monday. The name of the boy wasn't released, and Yosemite officials couldn't confirm whichby forrestranger - General Discussion
he's just jealous that he didn't take the photos instead of me. lolby forrestranger - General Discussion
i was there, and here are a few photos i took. http://forresthickman.com/feb2008.htmlby forrestranger - General Discussion
in case anyone here has a Honda Element and is looking for a sleeping pad for their vehicle, i found a great pad that will fit (for one person). http://forresthickman.com/honda.htmlby forrestranger - General Discussion
i got a site April 18th... my brother and a son are going.by forrestranger - General Discussion
here are some photos i took Feb. 15, 2008. i camped over night in Upper Pines and came home saturday late afternoon. http://forresthickman.com/feb2008.htmlby forrestranger - General Discussion
hey, i might be a sissy, but i'm not THAT much of a sissy. lolby forrestranger - General Discussion
Camp 4???? lol isn't that the one where you have to park far away from your camping site and drag all of your belongings? lololby forrestranger - General Discussion
it's not that i like to camp in the valley (which i actually do NOT like to do), but it is convienient for when i need to get a photo in the early morning of the sunrise.by forrestranger - General Discussion
i want to be there for the sunrise to take photos.. anyone have any good ideas as to where would be a good place to take them? (in the valley)by forrestranger - General Discussion
am i reading this right? http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Upper_Pines/r/campgroundMap.do?camparea=82267466&selectedSiteRb=203269&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70925 does the brown icon mean that someone is in that spot right now? and that the blues one's are available on a first come first serve basis? if i'm correct, then i can view this site before i make my 2 1/2 hr drive up there tby forrestranger - General Discussion
Upper Pines is first come first serve, do you think i have a good chance of getting a campsite for 1 person on Feb 15th towards the evening? all the other sites are full (according to http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundSearch.do).by forrestranger - General Discussion
Vince; i plan on being there on the 15th & 16 ... i'll be wearing a black baseball cap that says Yosemite on it. be sure to trip me or toss a rock at my head as you say hello. i drive a black & gray Honda Element.by forrestranger - General Discussion
the roads have been hacked for some time. i get really irritated every time i go there, it seems to be worse instead of better. i don't see the improvements personally.by forrestranger - General Discussion
what is the site?by forrestranger - General Discussion
nice, very nice.. are you in the photos Bruce?by forrestranger - General Discussion