Yosemite opened this last Thursday!
Jun 14, 2020 21:43:37 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
I wanted to share the announcement I just saw telling that Yosemite, as of last Thursday is open and accepting visitors to the park again. The Guards will issue some 1750 daily passes to guests holding proof that they have lodging within the park. And the guards will issue a maximum of 1900 daily passes to guests not spending the night at any park lodging. - This was said to be 1/2 or less of the normal June admissions to the park.
But, at least, some of us can get in the park again. My suggestion, don't go on the weekend.
But, at least, some of us can get in the park again. My suggestion, don't go on the weekend.
Jun 14, 2020 23:33:46 #
They should continue that forever. See: Abbey, Edward, Desert Solitaire Pg. 39....
Jun 15, 2020 10:31:32 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
Curmudgeon wrote:
They should continue that forever. See: Abbey, Edward, Desert Solitaire Pg. 39....
Thanks. I think it one of the most 'special' places in the USA.
Jun 15, 2020 14:42:41 #
Being right next door, state wise, I really should get up there.
Jun 15, 2020 14:47:50 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
flathead27ford wrote:
Being right next door, state wise, I really should get up there.
The drive from Nevada, up and over the northern route is absolutely beautiful. Lots of 'photo opps'. Try to see the columnar basalt park before going west over the mountains. Relatively rare.
Jun 15, 2020 14:49:35 #
Paul Diamond wrote:
The drive from Nevada, up and over the northern route is absolutely beautiful. Lots of 'photo opps'. Try to see the columnar basalt park before going west over the mountains. Relatively rare.
Will do!
Jun 15, 2020 16:26:13 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
flathead27ford wrote:
Will do!
And get reservations. In the park is ideal. Lots of motels near the park entrance or the nearby town.
Jun 15, 2020 17:16:50 #
Paul Diamond wrote:
I wanted to share the announcement I just saw tell... (show quote)
Do they issue passes via the Internet, or do you have to arrive at the entrance to be told “we are full”?
Jun 15, 2020 21:44:35 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
What I saw was Park Rangers at the Guard House, behind plexiglass handing out the passes. Apparently you'd need to show your booking for the hotel/motels in the park. Or, be one of the first 1900 that day to be admitted. Can't be a last minute thing. And you need a new pass every day that you return to the park.
No mention of the sequoias grove park to the East, etc. But all roads lead to the guard houses, as far as I know.
Before the re-opening announcement, all the hotels/motels in the area are usually booked months or even a year in advance.
No mention of the sequoias grove park to the East, etc. But all roads lead to the guard houses, as far as I know.
Before the re-opening announcement, all the hotels/motels in the area are usually booked months or even a year in advance.
Jun 17, 2020 22:00:15 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
In 2019, early in May, we came to Yosemite on our first day there, a Sunday. We drove in the park, looking for a parking space, any parking space. We drove around in circles, we covered the same areas more than once. And never found 1 free parking space. -
I finally decided to go 'against the rules'. Part of the parking lot, not far from the Adams store, had a large area roped off with yellow "police" tape and sawhorses. I saw that there was at least 1 car parked within the roped off area. That was enough for me to decide to park there too for a quick trip to the restrooms, a snack bar and then a walk around the park.... Hence my suggestion, don't go on weekends.
I finally decided to go 'against the rules'. Part of the parking lot, not far from the Adams store, had a large area roped off with yellow "police" tape and sawhorses. I saw that there was at least 1 car parked within the roped off area. That was enough for me to decide to park there too for a quick trip to the restrooms, a snack bar and then a walk around the park.... Hence my suggestion, don't go on weekends.
Jun 17, 2020 23:24:00 #
Paul Diamond wrote:
In 2019, early in May, we came to Yosemite on our ... (show quote)
Their well-known crowds are why I asked my question two posts above.
Jun 18, 2020 10:33:10 #
Paul Diamond
Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
Yes, pre-Covid-19 crowds, especially at peak times of the year overwhelm our national parks. I have read of people who drove the entire length of the Grand Canyon in the summer time and never finding a parking space for the entire length of the park.
You must plan when to be there or plan ahead and make reservations to assure dining as well as lodging accommodations. (In May we waited 2 hours to eat lunch at the classic Yosemite Lodge.)
You must plan when to be there or plan ahead and make reservations to assure dining as well as lodging accommodations. (In May we waited 2 hours to eat lunch at the classic Yosemite Lodge.)
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