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| Camping Yosemite | 5/13/2008 | Janet |
Q: My family and I are going camping in Yosemite for the first time and we're very excited. We did not ...
A: Unfortunately, I have never been to Hodgdons (sp?) Meadows, so can't directly answer your question. ...
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| Housekeeping Camp | 5/7/2008 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: My family and I are heading to Yosemite's Housekeeping Camp in early June, 2008. I was wondering if ...
A: Wow - Lucky you - the waterfalls are going to be so full! You won't need a tarp for the roof - The ...
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| backpacking | 4/14/2008 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: 2 experienced hikers going to Yosemite for first time in the 1st week of June. I am considering ...
A: Half Dome is a very long and grueling hike (18 miles RT), but everyone should do it once. For ...
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| 5-6 day Yosemite hiking | 4/14/2008 | Jon |
Q: My friend and I are experienced backpackers in good shape and are interested in the half-dome. How ...
A: Please accept my apologies in being slow in getting back. In Victoria, B.C. for 40th anniversary. ...
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| tent camping | 2/17/2008 | Steve Springer |
Q: My family is interested in tent camping for 3 nights in Yosemite. We would prefer a quieter, tent ...
A: The campgrounds in Yosemite Valley tend to be rather crowded. However, I have a favorite section ...
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| visiting | 1/25/2008 | Janet |
Q: I would love to Visit Yosemite in July (!-5) but I was told that that is the worst time to visit as ...
A: The biggest problem with visiting at that time of year is finding lodging. If you are outside of ...
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| yosemite | 10/23/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: So do you like Curry over Yosemite Lodge . How close is Curry to the major sites, is it in the ...
A: no it is not crowded at all in early December, especially mid-week. There could be some snow since ...
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| yosemite | 10/23/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: So do you like Curry over Yosemite Lodge . How close is Curry to the major sites, is it in the ...
A: both places are on the valley floor and close to the attractions. Curry Village has a larger variety ...
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| Cross-country from Curry village | 10/17/2007 | Steve Springer |
Q: How difficult or easy is cross-country from Curry Village? Me and my parents want to stay there for ...
A: Just to clear up a few things: -It's rather difficult to cross-country ski from Curry Village when ...
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| Yosemite in Winter | 10/4/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: We had a smashing, we are planning to go back for 3 nights between Xmas and New Year and on a tight ...
A: we've been there during that time and you most likely not need chains if you are taking hiway 140 in ...
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| twin lakes loop | 7/31/2007 | Mike |
Q: hey mike, i'm heading over to yosemite and found your blurb on the twin lakes and it looks great. ...
A: Josh, Forget the Peeler and Snow loop - it is a minimum three to four day trip for all but ...
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| Somwhere nice to stay | 7/26/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: We are getting married in Vegas in September then up to Tahoe and stopping two nights in Yosemite on ...
A: you might like Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, just outside the park's west entrance station on ...
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| Hiking yosemite | 7/23/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: My family and I will be in Yosemite for 2 1/2 days in mid August. We have never been there but we ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back to you. I would drive into the park, as I'm not sure how often the ...
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| Hiking yosemite | 7/23/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: My family and I will be in Yosemite for 2 1/2 days in mid August. We have never been there but we ...
A: my favorite hike is the 4 mile hike from Glacier Point down to the valley floor. It will be very hot ...
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| 11 Days in Yosemite | 7/13/2007 | Mike |
Q: I am planning a 11 day trip to Yosemite (on a very short notice) in the beginning of August to do ...
A: Doug, The Twin Lakes trip has campsites at Peeler Lake, at Crown and at Snow Lakes. You must only ...
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| 11 Days in Yosemite | 7/11/2007 | Jon |
Q: I am planning a 11 day trip to Yosemite (on a very short notice) in the beginning of August to do ...
A: See below for Followup Reply Wow, you are in for a treat. Watch the temperatures. I was just there ...
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| 11 Days in Yosemite | 7/11/2007 | Mike |
Q: I am planning a 11 day trip to Yosemite (on a very short notice) in the beginning of August to do ...
A: Doug, Unfortunately, I am on a vacation at this time, and I will not be able to respond to you as ...
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| 9 days in yosemite | 7/9/2007 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I am planning a trip to Yosemite in the beginning of August with my gf. I am looking for the best ...
A: Well, I am not any kind of backpacking expert, but I do know that Yosemite has wonderful vistas and ...
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| Half Dome | 6/11/2007 | Jon |
Q: Further questions about half dome hike: we're starting out at camp curry and do not want the mist ...
A: Great questions. Definitely if you are starting from Curry do not go by way of Glacier. Would take a ...
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| Curry Village & Saving Money Cooking | 6/7/2007 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: is there anyway to cook in or near Curry Village. We are trying to get a campsite, but we have Tent ...
A: I have found it so hard to camp in Yosemite Valley, that I either stay at Housekeeping or in a cabin ...
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| Curry Village & Saving Money Cooking | 6/4/2007 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: is there anyway to cook in or near Curry Village. We are trying to get a campsite, but we have Tent ...
A: There is a picnic area along the river before you get to Housekeeping, and Housekeeping is kind of ...
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| july trip from the east | 6/3/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: we are a family of six, 4 boys 6,8,10,12 visiting the park in July we will be arriving early in the ...
A: have you been to Yosemite before? If not, I'd recommend staying in the valley rather than Oakhurst ...
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| RV and Tent Camping | 5/30/2007 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: My sisters and I would like to take our families camping at Yosemite next summer. One family has an ...
A: There is a campground called Upper Pines that would be perfect for both trailer and tent camping. ...
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| Lodging help | 5/15/2007 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Could you please help me. I'm from New Jersey. My sister and I will be coming to Yosemite and ...
A: I really think you would be okay staying in a tent cabin. I don't remember if they have plugs in ...
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| Half Dome | 5/9/2007 | Jon |
Q: Hope to hike up half dome end of june this year. is the only way there through vernal/nevada falls ...
A: If you go from the valley floor, when you get to the area of Vernal Falls you can take either the ...
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| Yosemite | 3/15/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: We are planning to stay in Yosemite in April and I can't find much info on Curry Village and the ...
A: sorry for the delay in answering - I've been out of town for a few days. About your question, for ...
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| yosemite in july friday saturday | 2/7/2007 | John Friend |
Q: We are a family from israel travelling in the west coast for a short time. if we go to yosemite it ...
A: The Park can get crowded at times, but that is how it is. The reason that it gets crowded is ...
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| Step Roadside Drop-offs | 1/7/2007 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: Marilyn, My family and I loved visiting Sequoia, but my wife was terrified of the southern route, ...
A: the least scarey way to get there by far is to go north on hiway 99 from Fresno to Merced where you ...
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| hiking Half dome with kids | 9/20/2006 | John Friend |
Q: I want to hike to top of HD with my two kids, girl (11) and boy (9). We'll camp in LYV night ...
A: but my brother has, and my son, who was 16 at the time, went with him. All the kids were teenagers. ...
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| Diabetic Camping | 9/8/2006 | Steve Springer |
Q: I'll bet you haven't seen that subject line before! Anyway, our family will be spending 3 nights in ...
A: You're right, I haven't seen that subject line before. As for beating the bears, I've always felt ...
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| Curry Village | 9/7/2006 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Our family will be flying from Pittsburgh to Reno next week. We have reservations for 3 nights at ...
A: I believe that the tent cabins in Curry Village have heaters - at least some of them do, and they ...
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| Day hikes in Yosemite | 8/2/2006 | Jon |
Q: My wife and I will be visiting Yosemite in Jule of next year. We're looking for a couple of day ...
A: You picked a great one. That is a very scenic route as you will have some great scenery and able to ...
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| August Visit | 7/6/2006 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We are staying in CV Tent Cabins the last week of August for 3 nights. Since we have to keep items ...
A: The bear boxes are big enough to fit a normal size cooler and a couple of bags of groceries. I have ...
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| Four days in Yosemite | 6/18/2006 | Janet |
Q: My husband and I are visiting Yosemite for four days this July. Can you advise us as to where we ...
A: The bears in Yosemite aren't the type that eat people. They are the type that will eat ANY (and I ...
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| yosemite in july | 6/8/2006 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Im going up with boys ages 16-18-4 of them. plus my husband and maybe my 6th grade dtr. my family ...
A: Sorry to take so long to answer you - I didn't realize that there was a question pending ... ...
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| Planning a one week hike @ Yosemite | 3/12/2006 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: My name is Adam and I live in Ohio. I'm trying to plan a week long hike some where out west, ...
A: There are several trails that you can take in the Sierras. Yosemite would probably have the most ...
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| One week hike in Yosemite | 3/12/2006 | Jon |
Q: My name is Adam and I live in Ohio. I'm trying to plan a week long hike some where out west, ...
A: Yosemite is an awesome area, especially if you have never seen it. My preference for airport would ...
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| Hiking Half Dome | 3/1/2006 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: My question is concerning hiking Half Dome in September, 2006 and trying to determine how much water ...
A: sorry I got delayed in answering this. You should allow 12 hours for your Half Dome hike so that you ...
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| mandame un mail please | 8/9/2005 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q:
A: Hola Isma! Cuál es tu email dirección? Tengo varios que uso maryjo@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com ...
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| mountain roads | 5/23/2005 | Dalia |
Q: Yes I am still curious to know what is up with cars pulled off on the side of the road at night. ...
A: Sorry this has taken a while, but I was unable to access e-mail from home for some time. A couple ...
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