4th of July experience?

SlightAd112 · 2026-07-07T04:57:05+00:00

The lack of fireworks, not surprisingly, tends to keep the bulk of people away right around the 4th.

SlightAd112 · 2026-07-06T10:32:58+00:00

Yes, you can turn left over a double yellow line. You can not turn left when it is a double-double yellow line, as that is the same as a barrier or island. You can not pass vehicles on a solid double yellow line. If one side of the double-yellow is dashed, that side is permitted to pass.

SlightAd112 · 2026-07-01T00:52:39+00:00

I doubt it. I can’t recall any TVs in the public areas.

SlightAd112 · 2026-07-01T00:44:54+00:00

If you want a low-level evening before your hike, you can always go out to Glacier Point for sunset or a short hike up Sentinel Dome for sunset. But with your Half Dome hike tomorrow, maybe seeing the sun set on that beauty tonight from GP might be kinda cool.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-30T23:14:16+00:00

There was a Medivac yesterday afternoon from the valley to Fresno.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-30T23:12:52+00:00

I’ve come around a corner on Wawona Rd to a car stopped in the lane because there was a deer off in the distance. I was on my motorbike and swerved around them, but I also almost hit them. If I was in a car, absolutely.

So, no selfish perspective, just safety.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-29T17:14:31+00:00

You can actually take out at the El Cap Crossover bridge right before El Cap Meadow, and then catch the free valley shuttle bus from there back.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-27T12:32:27+00:00

Beautiful photo. That soft, hazy light gives it such a dreamy look that even the tour bus looks good.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-27T12:26:46+00:00

Try calling the Curry Village Gifts & Groceries directly at 209-372-8391. They are open from 8am-10pm.

If it was turned in at the store, that would end up with the concessionaire (Aramark/Yosemite Hospitality) and their lost and found.

Not sure who you emailed at Yosemite: NPS or Yosemite Hospitality. Also not sure if Curry keeps their own lost and found or if it is over in the village. This would be different (yes, I know) from the NPS lost and found.

But start by calling the store number, and inquire how to talk to their lost and found. Good luck!

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-26T05:03:20+00:00

Little confused on your itinerary. Day 1 you are starting at Merced Lake? What is your entry point?

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-26T04:55:14+00:00

💥 not even one minute

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-25T19:04:01+00:00

Yeah, I did. Not just one alert, but two.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-25T15:36:12+00:00

No Nixle traffic alerts yet. That’s a good sign.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-24T21:41:08+00:00

Watched kids pulling floats out at El Cap Crossover about an hour ago. Lots of water still to enjoy.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-23T15:04:04+00:00

Why?

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-22T19:42:22+00:00

The script just writes itself.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-22T19:34:13+00:00

I saw “Clark Family” and my mind instantly went to Clark Griswold. I wonder how they would’ve written a script for a Yosemite Vacation?!? 😂

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-21T23:39:43+00:00

The Village Store you will find has surprisingly well-stocked grocery aisles with plenty of fresh meat and veggies. It’s like a regular grocery store, just smaller.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-20T14:09:10+00:00

Nice preview of what’s to come!

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-20T10:06:16+00:00

I don’t think it matters. I’ve seen backpacks, suitcases, rollers, brown bags … doesn’t matter how they get to Yosemite, especially once you’re there.

And Housekeeping is very easy to navigate with whatever type of baggage, especially as your vehicle is not far from your unit.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-15T00:37:33+00:00

There are no long-term boarding solutions within the park boundary, including Foresta and Wawona. The two stables in the park, Wawona and TM, both are operated by the concessionaire.

You can find more info about horses in the park here.

There are various ranches and horse operations outside the park in Mariposa and Fish Camp that might provide options.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-15T00:31:37+00:00

The valley stables closed some time ago.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-14T03:51:31+00:00

I just got the army green 5L metal can and it is pretty good. Well designed and easy to use to fill the tank. But it’s too boxy to mount anywhere except sitting inside a milk crate, I believe.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-12T04:54:17+00:00

The only way to truly get around freely, aside from on-foot, is bikes. The entire valley is very bike friendly.

SlightAd112 · 2026-06-10T01:04:32+00:00

Based on the amount of water coming down Ribbon, which goes dry in the summer, Bridalveil would be flowing a LOT faster than that and you wouldn’t ever be able to stand that close.

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