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| Planning help | 9/28/2009 | Steve Springer |
Q: We(my husband and our 5yr and 4yr old kids) are planning a trip from LA-Sequoia NP-Yosemite NP -San ...
A: That's really a VERY tall order for just a week. You can easily spend a week in LA alone, or even ...
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| Planning help | 9/28/2009 | Jon |
Q: We(my husband and our 5yr and 4yr old kids) are planning a trip from LA-Sequoia NP-Yosemite NP -San ...
A: My area is Yosemite. Would be great if you could get three days in Yosemite Valley floor to see ...
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| Planning help | 9/28/2009 | John Friend |
Q: We(my husband and our 5yr and 4yr old kids) are planning a trip from LA-Sequoia NP-Yosemite NP -San ...
A: although I've been there once. If it were me, I would skip that and go to Yosemite if I only had ...
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| Planning help | 9/28/2009 | Janet |
Q: We(my husband and our 5yr and 4yr old kids) are planning a trip from LA-Sequoia NP-Yosemite NP -San ...
A: well, I'm not that familiar with Sequoia so can't give you too much help there.....but I know it ...
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| Yosemite | 9/9/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I beleive I asked you some questions about lodgepole! :) I was just wondering if you can help me ...
A: I may have answered questions about Lodgepole since we do go to Sequoia. :) If you can possibly get ...
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| Yosemite NP | 7/30/2009 | Janet |
Q: 1. Wondering about hotels to stay outside the park....Price range say, $90-150. Would like to be ...
A: In that price range you can't go wrong with the Tenaya Lodge (sometimes its more but usually they ...
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| Firewood in Yosemite | 6/24/2009 | John Friend |
Q: Is fire wood available for sale at or near the campground for a reasonable price? We will be ...
A: They sell firewood there at the Main store, although it is somewhat pricey. We bring our own ...
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| tent camping yosemite | 6/22/2009 | Janet |
Q: My boyfriend and i are interested in tent camping in yosemite during the last week of august. Which ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering; I have been traveling. The campsites out of the valley are the ...
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| bear box | 5/24/2009 | Jon |
Q: how big is the bear box?
A: I am estimating. About 2 feet high, 2 1/2 feet deep, and 3 feet wide. The lock at the top is spring ...
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| Yosemite lodging with child | 4/10/2009 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: We will be spending 1 night as we are passing through in late April, and are overwhelmed by all the ...
A: if you are just passing through, you'll save the most time by staying right in the valley floor, ...
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| Sierra camping quesiton | 3/22/2009 | Steve Springer |
Q: at pretty high altitude and in dramatic surroundings, that feature some type of soft-sided structure ...
A: OK, I have good news and bad news. All the information you need for High Sierra Camping is at the ...
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| Best Place To Stay in the Busy Season | 2/27/2009 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: A bit of background information - My wife and I are considering visiting Yosemite in early June. I ...
A: wow prices have gone up a lot there. I guess because summer is high season. If you could possibly go ...
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| tours | 2/12/2009 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: do they have transportation between curry village and yosemite falls lodge. is it easier to take ...
A: It's very easy to take the free shuttle from Curry Village to Yosemite Lodge and back,or anyplace ...
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| Curry village | 1/24/2009 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: I was wondering if the canvas tents have any electrical outlets in them.
A: no they don't have electical outlets, but they do have an electric light on the ceiling for light ...
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| Housekeeping Camp | 8/29/2008 | Marilyn Maryn |
Q: We'll be visiting Yosemite in late Sept. - early Oct.. We'll be flying to Fresno and do not want ...
A: here's a link to a description and photos of Housekeeping camp: ...
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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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