Tuolumne Meadows or Bridalveil Creek?
Kim writes in: “My boyfriend and I are planning a trip up North to Yosemite in August. We would like to stop in mid-week (Tue/Wed) and stay a couple of nights til Thur. As you probably know,...
View ArticleCurrent Park Trail Conditions for May 9th 2008
The John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall is closed for the winter. The Mist Trail to Nevada and Vernal Fall is open. The Four Mile Trail is closed for the winter just below...
View ArticleSomething to Do this Summer in Tuolumne Meadows
One of the coolest things about staying in Tuolumne Meadows is some of the great programs that take place at the Parsons Lodge (by Soda Springs). The 2008 Parsons Memorial Lodge Summer Series was just...
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The History and Mystery of Bower Cave
If you’ve ever read John Muir’s writings about his summers spent in the Sierra and the wonderful adventures he had then you’re probably familiar with the name Bower Cave. But what ever happened to...
View ArticleYosemite Moutaineering Offering Climbing Package for Girls Only
Instead of the boring ol’ bachelorette party in Las Vegas where you’re liable to drink way too much, do things you wouldn’t want anyone else to find out, and possibly wind up with a really bad tattoo...
View ArticleWhat’s In Store for Memorial Day
With Memorial Day fast approaching you might want to rethink your plans to visit the park if you haven’t already scored the elusive campsite or hotel reservation. Lodging Traffic is expected to be at...
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Cutting Loose With Color
Our good friend Penny Otwell is going to be teaching a class on watercolor at the Ansel Adams Gallery. Penny is a very talented painter and her works are beautiful beyond compare. If you’ve been...
View ArticleHiking Half Dome with Doug McConnell
I grew up watching public television like Trailside by John Viehman, former editor of Backpacker magazine and Huell Howser’s California’s Gold. Today I still enjoy catching Huell as he explores...
View ArticleAnswering the Age-Old Question for Reader Primoz
Reader Primoz from Slovenia sent in an email: “First of all let me introduce my self. My name is Primoz and I’m from small country in central Europe called Slovenia. It’s a small but very beautiful...
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Mist Trail Now Open
@YosemiteNPS: “Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Fall is now open.” Photo: Mist trail November 2009 by Victor Lee. Related posts: Mist Trail Open For Season Current Park Trail Conditions for May 9th...
View ArticleClimbing the Half Dome Cables (video)
Half Dome Cables from James Matsubayashi on Vimeo. If you’ve been thinking about climbing to the top of Half Dome using the cables then you NEED to watch this video by James Matsubayashi. It gives you...
View ArticlePanorama Trail (video) by John Galbraith
Yosemite June 2010 Panorama Trail from john galbraith on Vimeo. My wife and I did the Panorama Trail back before we had kids and man it was a fun hike. Couple things to mention, it’s 11 miles back to...
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Edie’s Trip Report: Tioga Road
(This article cross posted from The Little Red Tent) I took a trip across Tioga Pass yesterday, and can report the following observations. The road itself is completely clear of snow, with only small...
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What happened to the cables?
If you’re not on Twitter or weren’t attempting to hike to the top of Half Dome last Friday then you probably missed the closing of the cables for a short time. Here’s the full story. Half Dome cables...
View ArticleSo You Think The New Permit System is Going to Solve the Problems on Half Dome
Whether you think the new permit system is too rigid or you think it’s the greatest idea since sliced bread, you need to watch the video as a hiker risks his own life for a cell phone battery he...
View ArticleWhat to Wear in Yosemite (Spring Edition)
Yosemite is located in Central California and has what is termed a “Mediterranean climate”. That means we have warm days and cool nights. So what should you bring to wear? Well, really, that depends on...
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What’s To Do This Weekend – Memorial Day Edition
Did you know that you can actually take a ride on a horse-drawn stage coach? You can! Just go up to the Settlers Village in Wawona and head over by the stables next to the covered bridge. A ranger...
View ArticleTired of Turkey? Head up to Yosemite!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Yosemite Valley is a great place to spend the weekend after the holiday. But alas, not all the roads are open. We’ve had a little rain and snow (thankfully)...
View ArticleFREE park entry in celebration of MLK Day
In what’s become an annual thing, the National Park Service is once again waiving entrance fees in celebration of the Martin Luther King holiday, next Monday, January 19th. The fee free day is...
View ArticleFree Entrance August 25-28 to Celebrate 100 Years of Our National Parks
Come celebrate 100 Years since the founding of our National Parks and get in free to Yosemite! The post Free Entrance August 25-28 to Celebrate 100 Years of Our National Parks appeared first on...
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