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Happy 4th of July – What you need to know this holiday weekend
Fourth of July is by far my favorite holiday. Good food, family and lots of fireworks. There’s a few things you need to know before heading to the park this holiday weekend. Book early. Hotel rooms...
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More Campgrounds Open for Season
After a long wait some of the campgrounds along the Tioga Road have finally opened for the season. Not all of the campgrounds are open and some are only partially open so be sure to call ahead for the...
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Last of Yosemite’s Campgrounds Open for Season
Only a few weeks later than normal, the remainder of Yosemite’s campgrounds have opened for the season. Porcupine Flat First-come, first-served. Tents, RVs (24’ max length) and trailers (20’ max...
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Yosemite Creek Campground Bridge Rebuilt – Offers More Campsites
In January 1997, Yosemite experienced a major flood, which severely impacted the entire park washing out the road and destroying many of the campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. It also demolished the...
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Yosemite Campground Reservations Now Available Dec 15th on Recreation.gov
To camp in Camp 4 you don’t need a reservation but for the campgrounds you do need a reservation for reservations will start being accepted online December 15th 2010. Photo by Eva (aka Researchgirl on...
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Great Early Summer Camping Outside Yosemite
Camping along the Merced River outside of Yosemite offers a great alternative to the crowded Valley campgrounds in early summer. Photo by Steve Ryan. Gary from Baltimore writes in to ask: I am...
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Scalpers Charging a Hefty Fee for Yosemite and Half Dome Reservations
It’s been a problem since the first ticket to an event was ever produced – scalpers – and Yosemite isn’t immune to the problem. Recently permits to hike Half Dome that only cost a nominal $1.50...
View ArticleCampground Reservation System Gets a Makeover
Yosemite National Park announces three changes to the way in which visitors make camping reservations for campgrounds operated by the National Park Service (NPS) in the park. These changes are being...
View ArticleUkiah Man Rescued After Three days Trapped in Snow
Sometimes even when you do everything right you can still get into trouble. Craig Greenlee has a passion for the outdoors. He received an environmental health science degree from Fresno State...
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Ostrander Ski Hut Opening Announced
If you’re a big fan of back country, winter camping on ski’s or snowshoes then you’re not going to want to miss the Ostrander Ski Hut lottery. Originally designed as a european style ski hut right...
View ArticleTwo Campgrounds Opening Today
Crane Flat Campground will open for the season today, Friday, June 1, 2012. Sites will are available for sale via www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. Sites may also be reserved at any Yosemite...
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High Sierra Camps Opening Earlier Than Normal
Off the trail sunset at Sunrise High Sierra Camp. Photo by Edie Howe of LittleRedTent.net The mild winter and early opening of the Tioga Road has allowed the earlier than expected opening of...
View ArticleA Night Atop Yosemite Falls
I think video logs are a great way for people to learn about things through other people’s experiences. Check out this video log of Chris hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls in winter and spending the...
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A Great Idea to Brighten Up Your Campsite
ArsTechnica this morning that uses a bag of rocks or sand and gravity to power a nice little LED light making it perfect for camping or even backcountry use. The Gravity Light is a crowd funded project...
View ArticleThe Perfect Valentines Gift – Camping in Yosemite
If you’ve been wondering what to get that special someone for Valentines Day this year, tell them you’re going to be a day late. On February 15th the next window for campground reservations, July 15th...
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Hodgdon Meadow and Wawona Campgrounds Open
Hodgdon Meadow On Wednesday, April 17th, the Hodgdon Meadow group campsites open for the season, and the entire Hodgdon Meadow campground will be available only by advance reservation (through October...
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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 ArticleThe 16 Best Bad Campground Reviews
I’ve stayed in some really bad places in my time (assaulted by raccoons, Hell’s Angels circling our tent at midnight, Marine APC’s driving by the tent at midnight), but I’ve NEVER had it as rough as...
View ArticleCrane Flat Campground Closed
Crane Flat Campground is closed through Friday August 14th as workers treat the area for fleas which may have led to a child contracting the plague. Although there is no evidence as of yet the child...
View ArticleCamp 4 Going to Lottery System Similar to Half Dome
Yosemite National Park is going to test a new pilot program from late May to early September, using a daily lottery system similar to the Half Dome daily lottery. Visitors interested in staying at Camp...
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