Category "yosemite"

How to prepare for a trip to the Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park?

I'm a huge mountain fan and I'd really like to go to the Half-Dome in Yosemite National Park. Since today I only did some hiking tours in the Alps and therefore

Traveling to Yosemite: Self-drive roadtrip vs group tour

Travel.SE, this is my first time being here, I am gonna go to Yosemite late this May with my mom. Based on the current knowledge of traveling to Yosemite based

Do I have to expect snow at 3900 meters above sea level during summer?

I'm planning to climb a high mountain during end of May, beginning of June, in the Yosemite National Park. The mountain is around 3900 meters above sea level. I

Yosemite and Lake Tahoe Road Trip Assistance [closed]

I'm starting to plan a road trip that will take place in late August of this year. I'm looking for any guidance or recommendations for places

Visiting Yosemite in December - Will car rentals provide me with snow chains?

I will spend some time in San Francisco in December and want to take the opportunity to visit the Yosemite National Park over the weekend. However I have read t

America the Beautiful pass or single entry - What are the admission fees for CA national parks?

I'm from Australia and am going to the US for a holiday in November. We are going to Sequoia and doing the Sequoia tour and staying at Sequoia hotel. We are als

Sleeping in Yosemite park

I was thinking of renting a camper van and wondered if it's safe to sleep in the van. Are there designated areas where one can park and stay overnight in a van?

How many days (minimum) do I need to visit Yosemite? [closed]

I have a business trip to San Francisco at March. Later, I am planing a few days off and visit Yosemite National Park. How many days do I nee

Camp in a Yosemite backpacker's site with confirmation but no permit

We have been granted a backcountry permit in Yosemite. The permit allows the use of backpacker's camp sites near the trailhead on the day before and after the d

Is there any road between the CA State Route 120 and Sherman Pass Road (Forest Route 22S0) that crosses Yosemite/Serria/Sequoia National Park/Forest?

Is there any publicly accessible and drivable road between the California State Route 120 and the Sherman Pass Road (Forest Route 22S0) that crosses Yosemite/Si

COVID-19: Does driving from Lee Vining to Fresno require a Yosemite Reservation?

I'm planning an RV trip from San Diego and we have RV Site reservations on the western Sierra, near Oakhurst. There are many attractions we'd like to see on the

Can I drive up to the General Sherman (sequoia tree) general parking lot in a 30-foot RV and can I park it there during COVID-19 pandemic?

Can I drive up to the General Sherman (sequoia tree) parking lot in a 30-foot RV and can I park it there during COVID-19 pandemic? Looking to

Where's this pond and waterfall in Yosemite National Park? [closed]

I stumbled this at r/earthporn.

What’s the closest experience to Yosemite if you cannot get a reservation?

Yosemite still requires reservations even to drive through it, through September 30, due to Covid. Is there a way to see some of Yosemite without going inside i

35' RV entering Yosemite on a Day Use Entry Ticket via the Tioga Pass, where should we plan to stop the night before?

I'll be driving a 35-foot motorhome from Lake Tahoe via Lee Vining (going around the forest fire if needed), planning to enter Yosemite via the Tioga Pass and e

Can you enter Yosemite on the 2nd day of a 3-day pass?

The website says "Your reservation is valid for 3 consecutive days, beginning the day of arrival reserved." What it doesn't say is whether it still remains vali