DP Tool Club 8/CDASC08.ISO/VRAC/CALITRAV.ZIP/YOSEMITE.TRV

Microsoft Windows Help File Content | 1993-09-04 | 14KB | 257 lines

::Title:        Yosemite National Park, California.  Compilation
::Compiled by:  Mark Nowak <[e-mail]>
::Filename:     north_america/usa/california/yosemite.misc
::Date:         ** not maintained **
::Type:         Compilation
::Note:         Volunteer needed to maintain this file
This and other travel information is available by anonymous ftp from
ccu.umanitoba.ca (130.179.16.8) in the directory /pub/rec-travel.
For more information about the rec.travel archives, contact Brian
Lucas <[e-mail]>.
Please do not send comments, questions, or additions to this file.
We need a volunteer to maintain it first.
========================================================================
From: [e-mail] (EDWARD J MOLER)
Subject: Re: California Parks
Date: 11 Jun 92 18:00:59 GMT
Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory - Berkeley, CA, USA
    For a three day visit to Yosemite you can barely scratch the surface.
For first-time visits the major sites are accessible from the valley floor:
    -Vernal, Nevada, and Yosemite Falls are good hikes in increasing order
        of difficulty.  There is an exponential decrease in the number
        of people encountered with difficulty of the hikes.  This can
        be important for your outdoor experience since, in the Summer,
        the population density of the valley floor is higher than
        that of most major California cities.  For hiking to the top
        of Yosemite Falls (highly recommended), take plenty of water
        and food for most of the day;
    -Galcier Point is a good drive for a dramatic view of the valley,
        half dome,  and the mountains beyond;
    That's about three days worth of activities.  Some time can be
filled with the interesting museums,etc. on the floor.
    One warning:  be sure you have a place to stay before you go: all
camp sites and cabins are at a premium and are usually completelty filled
at this time of year.
                        Enjoy.
From: [e-mail] (John Reece)
Subject: Re: California Parks
Organization: Intel - Information Technologies
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1992 19:20:42 GMT
I don't think the hike to the top of Yosemite Falls is all that great.
For one thing, you can't really see the brink from the brink lookout!
I'd recommend just hiking up to the base of upper Yosemite Falls.
A better bet with about equal effort for the day-tripper would be a loop hike
via Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, and Glacier Point.  Yosemite Valley is
kind of shaped like a "Y", and Glacier Point is situated at the juncture
of the "Y", providing the most all-encompassing views.
John Reece
Not necessarily an Intel spokesman
From: [e-mail] (Ken Lee)
Subject: Re: Yosemite Park- What to visit in 2 days??
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 92 20:16:18 GMT
|> I am planning to visit Yosemite in the first week of July. I know
|> that a "thorough" visit requires about 4-5 days, if not more. But
|> I have only 2 days to spare. Could the experienced people let me
|> know about the "MUST SEE" locations in the park ?
"Must see" depends on your interests and your physical fitness.
Certainly the most famous activity is the hike up the tourist trail to
the top of Half Dome.  It's not short, but every mile is
extraordinarily scenic.  For less fit people, you can get some of the
same views by driving up to Glacier Point and hiking around there.
Also check out one of the giant sequoia groves, such as the Tuolumne
Grove near Big Oak Flat.  There is a short nature trail there well
worth walking.
Remember that in Yosemite, like in all parks, most of the best
attractions are not accessible by car.  Get out and explore.  You won't
regret it.
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: [e-mail]
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: pdsmith.mitre.org (Pat Smith)
Subject: Re: Yosemite Park- What to visit in 2 days??
Organization: The MITRE Corporation
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1992 21:02:25 GMT
I highly recommend you go to the visitors center (about in the middle of the
park) and aske them to plan an itinerary.  They did a great job doing one
for us as we just had a day in the park.  They told us driving time and how long to
spend at each site and when the tours were. I highly recommend the sequoia
grove tour that is at the southern part of the park.
From: [e-mail] (Pete Gregory)
Subject: Re: Yosemite Park- What to visit in 2 days??
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 92 19:38:06 PDT
Organization: Private System
don't try to see too many things in two days.  last summer, my wife (then
fiance) and i spent just two days in yosemite, and enjoyed it very much.
the danger of any trip like this is to try to see too many things in too
short a time; you risk exhausting yourself and not really enjoying anything.
here's what you do:
drive to yosemite valley.  try to get there early in the day.  when you see
a big meadow, park your car.  walk through the meadow, sit down, and look
around.  relax.  listen.
stop at one of those meadows with a view of El Capitan or Half Dome and do
the same.  sit by yourself and take in the view.
have lunch at the awhanee if you can afford it (count on $40 for two).  it
is a vestige of the early 20th century american west.
don't try to see too many things.  two days is enough to see a few things.
enjoy yourself.
Pete Gregory, at home
[e-mail]
ames!elroy!wvus!carrera!pete
From: [e-mail] (John Reece)
Subject: Re: California, where to go?
Organization: Intel - Information Technologies
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1992 17:00:07 GMT
It will be virtually impossible to get a campsite in Yosemite Valley
proper.  You should be able to find one in the outlying campgrounds in
the park, or just outside the western boundaries, that are only an hour's
drive away.   You can then make a day trip in to see the principle sights of
Yosemite Valley.
>From the western side of Yosemite you can drive over scenic Highway 120 to the
eastern side of the Sierra Nevada.  At that point it's only a short
side trip to the ghost town of Bodie.  After that, continue south
on Hwy. 395 along the spectacular eastern escarpment of the Sierra.
You will pass by some of the highest peaks in the US, including Mt.
Whitney.  Just south of here you come to the turnoff to Death Valley, which
is only about 2 hours further.  It will still be quite hot there, with daytime
highs around 40C.  Once in this corner of California you can either go
east to Las Vegas & Hoover Dam in Nevada, or SW to Los Angeles.
At the opposite, northern end of the state you have Mt. Shasta, a
4000 m dormant volcano, and Mt. Lassen National Park.  Mt. Lassen
erupted explosively in 1916, a la Mt. St. Helens, and there is still
much devastation to see, plus a number of geothermal areas.
From: [e-mail] (Ken Lee)
Subject: Re: California, where to go?
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 92 18:28:26 GMT
|> > in September I travel to California for four weeks.
|> It will be virtually impossible to get a campsite in Yosemite Valley
|> proper.
Late September is still 8 weeks off.  You can get campground
reservations for Yosemite Valley by calling Mistix exactly 8 weeks in
advance.  They start taking reservations by phone at 8am (Pacific
Daylight Time) and sell out quickly.  In the U.S., the phone number is
1-800-365-2267.
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: [e-mail]
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: [e-mail] (Ken Lee)
Subject: Re: Help with Yosemite plan
Date: 22 Jul 92 00:23:28 GMT
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory
|> I shall be at Yosemite for three days during the next week. For people
|> who have been there, what are the must do's and see's that can be squeezed in
|> during that time.
Yosemite is a huge park with tons of things to do.  Your "must do" list
will depend heavily on your interests.  Fit hikers will want to hike
the trail up to the summit of Half Dome, argueably the most famous hike
in the United States.  Even if you aren't that fit, the lower (and
flatter) few miles of the trail are extremely scenic.
Less energetic people usually wander around Yosemite Valley floor,
admiring the cliffs and rock climbers.  Perhaps they'll drive up to Glacier
Point, or out to one of the giant sequoia groves.  There are also
ranger programs in the campgrounds and lodges at night.  Sorry, the
firefall is long gone.
Really energetic people will want to climb one of the big walls, though
if you're in this category, you probably wouldn't be asking.
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: [e-mail]
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: [e-mail] (ethan miller)
Subject: Re: Help with Yosemite plan
Date: 21 Jul 92 23:32:07 GMT
Organization: Department of Diabolical and Unauthorized Research
Actually, the climb up to the top of Nevada Falls (which is on the
trail to Half-Dome) is close to 2000' vertical gain from the
trailhead.  Hardly the 4000' of Half-Dome, which, but respectable
nonetheless.  Then there's always the climb to the top of Yosemite
Falls, which has a 2500' gain in a 3.5 mile trail.
Tuolomne Meadows is nice as well.  The climb to the top of Lambert
Dome at the east end of the meadows isn't too difficult (less than
1000' vertical), and provides an excellent view over the meadows.
ethan
+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
ethan miller--cs grad student   | "Anybody not wearing 2000000 sunblock's
[e-mail]             |  gonna have a REALLY bad day.  GET IT?"
#include <std/disclaimer.h>     |  -- Sarah Connor, _Terminator 2_
From: [e-mail] (John Reece)
Subject: Re: Help with Yosemite plan
Organization: Intel - Information Technologies
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 18:26:52 GMT
Some or all of the Half Dome - Vernal Falls - Nevada Falls trail is
probably the most rewarding for the effort expended.  The most
all-encompassing view of the Valley is from Glacier Point which you can
drive to, or hike up to from the Valley floor.  You can also
include Glacier Point in a loop trip to Half Dome or the falls
without adding too much to the mileage and elevation gain.
I don't think the hike all the way to the top of Yosemite Falls is all
that rewarding, compared the above two hikes.   You can't even see the
brink all that well from the observation point.  I would just hike up
as far as the lower part of the upper falls.  Many tourists are
complaining "how much farther" before they even get to that point.
> Tuolomne Meadows is nice as well.  The climb to the top of Lambert
> Dome at the east end of the meadows isn't too difficult (less than
> 1000' vertical), and provides an excellent view over the meadows.
If you drive all the way over Tioga Pass to Lee Vining you're only a
side trip away from the ghost town of Bodie.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
John Reece              |       "Why would anyone want to tear down
Not an Intel spokesman  |        this beautiful dam?"
            |               - Diane Feinstein at Hetch Hetchy
From: [e-mail] (Ken Lee)
Subject: Re: Question on Yosemite National Park...
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 00:16:14 GMT
There are some USFS campgrounds outside Yosemite Park.  These are usually
just as crowded as those in the park.  Camping within the park and outside
official campgrounds is prohibited within 4 miles of the road and this is
strictly enforced.  This includes sleeping in your vehicle.  Camping outside
the 4 mile limit requires a wilderness permit, but these are free and easy to
get at park ranger stations.  The USFS may be less strict about camping near
roads, but you'll still need the permit - check at a ranger station.
If you don't want to walk the 4 miles, there are some non-reserved,
first-come, first-serve camp sites in Yosemite.  You could try for one of
those.  Make sure you arrive very early.
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: [e-mail]
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: [e-mail] (Ken Lee)
Subject: Re: Yosemite
Organization: DEC Western Software Laboratory
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 92 17:24:34 GMT
|> I know already about the
|> camping sites in Yosemite, but if one does not want to go camping,
|> what are the alternatives?
For info and reservations on Yosemite lodging, call 1-209-252-4848.
There are hotels, motels, and cabins in the park.  Note that popular
periods can book up a year in advance.
Ken Lee
DEC Western Software Laboratory, Palo Alto, Calif.
Internet: [e-mail]
uucp: uunet!decwrl!klee
From: Petra van Haaften <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1993 16:53:26 +0100 (METDST)
-------------------
GENERAL INFORMATION
-------------------
Make sure not to phone the Yosemite information number after office hours.
(for info and reservations on Yosemite lodging, 1-209-252-4848.)
Office hours are (if I remember correctly) from 7 to 5.
After this time you will get a tape, that will cost you a lot of money if you
phone long distance, and will give you no information.
The sound quality of the tape is not calculated for calling from a public phone.
You can repeatedly choose between several subjects to get information about. We
were not able to get any information on availability of motel/hotel rooms,
however. Only availability of tent cabins is mentioned. The information given
about tents, rooms, etc.  does NOT include prices.  So when you make a
reservation, using the tape, you don't know the price you will be paying.
------------
VERNAL FALLS
------------
When you take the hike to the top of Vernal Falls, don't forget to bring a
raincoat! If you walk near the top, you will get soaking wet!!