Re: Crowds eveywhere

The local paper in Calistoga published an article I wrote about overtourism and its impacts. It's a long read, but that's because it's complex topic.

Their website doesn't have the story up yet, so here's a link to my version:

https://www.paulwagnerwine.com/post/over-tourism-issues-face-napa

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Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/
Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963

Very cool! I wll read it.

The crowds to see the firefall this year were unbelievable! Thousands and thousands of spectators and cameras. Not that long ago, we used to have the park to ourselves in February. :<( Not anymore, cjh

I can remember shooting Horsetail Fall and it was me, my buddy and just a couple other photographers. We easily found parking at the picnic area, walked east towards the original viewing point and saw almost no one. I miss those days.

Thanks, internet!

Was there in Feb. 2016. Reminded me of cars parking in the neighborhood around a big football stadium. And the simultaneous "oohs" from hundreds of people as the color changed to orange was like the crowd cheering for a touchdown. Not really what I come to Yosemite for, but in that case were we staying that night at Yosemite Lodge so it made sense to try to see the sun reflecting through Horsetail. Would not drive in just for that.