Interesting.... I inquired about the kennels recently; Is the dog kennel (@ the stables) still seasonally operational? This is the response from Aramark. Perhaps plans have changed... "CRES Email - Yosemite <[email protected]> Mon 4/22/2019 5:33 PM Hello, Thank you for your email. Yes, the kennel operates from May 25 - Sept 3rd. Reservations/by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Normally, your cancelled site would get released " back into the wild" within a few minutes. The reservation specialist I spoke with explaned that the "NEW" recreation.gov has been experiencing "reservation issues" and hopes to have problems ironed out soon. When did you notice the site as a walk-up? Walk-up sites were released at 7:20 am last Saturday.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Upper Pines campground in closed at least thru mid April. As per the current Upper Pines Notifications: "Due to errors with existing reservations, sites in this campground currently appear available as walk-up or first come, first served and are temporarily unavailable for advanced reservations between Feb.14 though May 21. Sites will become available to reserve within their respective opby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My conversation with a ranger last week went something like this: "There will be no parking permits issued this year because of heavy snow. In clearing Northside Drive, all turnouts are blocked by snow. El Cap picnic area will be closed also although Disabled Placards will be allowed. Northside Drive will likely be closed to all parking from Yosemite Lodge/Camp4 to the El Cap crossover. Theby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
First, I must ask.... How do you plan on transporting this "truck-mount tent" to Sunrise Lakes?by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Recreation.gov uses this clock: https://time.gov/widget/widget.htmlby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Have no fear. Upper Pines and Camp 4 are both open to walk-ups (no reservation needed) and previous reservations are being honored. Currently, sites are not reservable thru January 21st as an attempt to mitigate potential future campground issues should the Gov't shutdown worsen, I suppose. If you arrive on a Friday during good weather conditions, your campsite choice may be limited.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotelilagray Upper Pines. It will show several sites available (late March, not now) and when you try to book... nothing. Buttons do not work. I will try to call but not sure with shutdown. It is very frustrating. Interesting. I am able to reserve any available site at any time. Specifically, site 40, 4days, March 19th-23rd. Have you tried a different browser?by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The restrooms in Upper Pines are open and serviced, thanks to cooperation within the NPS, concessionaire, vendors, volunteers etc. Likewise in Camp 4 and most Aramark facilities. Not the case at most other YNP locations that would otherwise be accessible. Also, an official NPS announcement: "Wawona Road (Highway 41) Restrictions Park rangers will screen incoming vehicles at South Eby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Upper Pines sites are readily available this time of year (Gov't shutdown notwithstanding). lilagray is looking for a late March visit when sites become less available and online reservations are advised.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Assuming you are attempting an Upper Pines reservation (all sites in Lower and North Pines are temporarily unavailable), there are sites available for late March. I was able to get all the way to the final button push (Authorize payment) for a 3 night stay. Perhaps try a different browser. Another option...Call the reservation in - 877-444-6777. Depending on the time of day, the wait time can beby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Did you get as far as entering your credit card information or did the failure happen before that point?by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The USGS does host the file. You'll find a PDF link to the site locations that issue passes. https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passesby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Federal Districts Note:All land regulated by the National Park service prohibits hitchhiking under the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36 section 4.31: Hitchhiking or soliciting transportation is prohibited except in designated areas and under conditions established by the superintendent. Yosemite National Park: Hitchhiking is permitted in the following areas under the terms and conditby troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
During my week visit to Tuolumne Meadows (June 22 - 29), I noticed a shuttle bus parked in its usual spot, in the dirt lot just west of the store. I don't believe it ever moved from its parked position. I spoke with an employee at the Valley garage who said this: "The Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus ( Olmsted Point to Tuolumne Lodge) is in the shop for major repairs and currently unavailable.&quby troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Condolences to the families... https://goo.gl/dJEaQR more here: https://goo.gl/ouAgTNby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Degnan's does indeed have free wi-fi. The password is posted everywhere. Sitting at Degnan's, my ATT 4G is much faster. Sitting at Hidden Falls, faster yet.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I few from my library.... "The Enchanted Valley Of Yosemite" by Albert Leo (I have not read yet) "Missing In The Minerets" by William Alsup (a great companion to "The Last Season" "Mountain Sage" by Elizabeth Stone O'Neill (about Yosemite's famous ranger/naturalist Carl Sharsmith) "Gloryland" by Shelton Johnson ( a novel about a Buffalo soldby troutwild - General Discussion
Thank's, Basilbop...by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
As per the NPS: https://goo.gl/LDANhU As part of its commitment to improve the visitor experience and increase revenue to help address the deferred maintenance backlog, the National Park Service is proposing to implement peak season entrance fee increase ($70) at 17 of its busiest national parks. ●1 park would start as soon as practical in 2018 ●12 parks would start May 1, 2018 (includingby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I guess we'll find out on May 1st...by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
https://goo.gl/1LVhiUby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
It appears the campgrounds are now closed until further notice. https://www.recreation.gov/unifSearchResults.doby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
You could book your early August reservation for 4 days only, allowing your later, 5 day reservation to work. Tuolumne campground is not "site specific" so you can likely get your extra night when checking in (if the second attempt fails). PS. check your PMby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Unfortunately, this didn't turn out well. http://sierranewsonline.com/body-of-missing-man-located-in-yosemite/by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteERICG Weird that the annual pass fee would stay the same? It looks like the annual "park specific" pass will increase to $75 but still.....$70 for 7 days vs. $75 for a year?by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Parklover, try again or try a different browser, it's a viable link.by troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Climber falls from Cathedral Spire. https://goo.gl/81gK5Nby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The SAR efforts in SEKI have been terminated as evidence indicates the subjects are no longer within the park boundaries. https://goo.gl/PJDKCqby troutwild - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
30 minutes to Table Mountain Casino. Air conditioned & free coin disposal machines.by troutwild - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra