tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post7196954242673408455..comments2023-06-15T04:20:35.990-07:00Comments on TOPONAUTIC Outdoor News-Events-Recipes: Upcoming Outdoor 2014 Trip (Grand Canyon - South Rim - Mather Campground)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-33696196726649308632014-05-30T00:26:44.424-07:002014-05-30T00:26:44.424-07:00I looked back at my records and we were both surpr...I looked back at my records and we were both surprised to find that we hadn't been to the South Rim since June, 2006, when we began our RV adventure. The highlight of that trip was our helicopter tour of the canyon which still ranks right up there as one of our top experiences.<br /><a href="http://www.bestlasvegastours.com" rel="nofollow"> Grand Canyon Bus Tour from Las Vegas </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985930687397914375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-33749544337009796822014-02-27T19:56:43.236-08:002014-02-27T19:56:43.236-08:00Unable to obtain Yosemite reservations. Have dive...Unable to obtain Yosemite reservations. Have diverted to Mather Campground at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Campsite reservations are being made around the site #206 area. Reserve soon. There are still open sites available.Site Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810064005034565971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-46063722135613383612014-02-16T14:50:15.792-08:002014-02-16T14:50:15.792-08:00Dates are good for me, Rick. I would really like ...Dates are good for me, Rick. I would really like to see the area. I'll keep checking back here for updates.<br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222380035336931483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-66193282469903113702014-01-08T06:22:03.578-08:002014-01-08T06:22:03.578-08:00From: Jennifer Siders
6:02 PM (13 hours ago)
A mo...From: Jennifer Siders<br />6:02 PM (13 hours ago)<br />A mom from science class said they always just call last minute to see if there are any cancelations to snag a camp spot - not very helpful for a big group. This woman below also sounds more like winging it and doing more 'off the beaten track' then what your group wants to do.<br />We stopped at Kings Canyon when we moved here - it was beautiful but the switchback road up the mountain was scary enough in a car, I can't imagine with an rv.<br />Jenny<br /><br />-----------------------<br /><br /><br />Hi Jenny. We too avoided Yosemite for years, but in recent years have discovered how best to enjoy it. It's pretty obvious stuff: Go before school lets out or after it is back in session in the fall. The more off season you are, the better. If the weather is less than perfect, less people will be there. We usually use the more remote, higher elevation campgrounds, fewer folks up there. There are fewer folks away from the valley, amenities and visitors center. The campgrounds with fewer amenities (like flush toilets and showers) and with no RVs/ smaller RV spots are less in demand. If you go up say on a Tuesday or Wednesday, you can often find a place at the first-come, first-served campgrounds. Try to avoid arriving Thursday through Sunday, I'd say. In the past, we have stayed at campgrounds outside the park if they were full when we got there, and then went in the next morning and snagged a spot. Also, you are allowed to pull over and camp in some locations outside the park, you can get info about locations online and also inside the park where they will also issue you the required camp-fire permit. This year is a great time to go if you don't want to drive in harsh conditions. Be aware however that some roads and campsites are closed for the winter up there, always check first even if we have not had much snow.<br /><br />Don't forget about Kings Canyon/Sequoia! Just as spectacular and almost deserted compared to Yosemite!<br /><br />Happy Camping,<br />AnnNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902879128010312071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-70772720691167613952014-01-05T16:46:35.945-08:002014-01-05T16:46:35.945-08:00Keep the advice coming. Great info. We already l...Keep the advice coming. Great info. We already looked at May. All reservations but 2 for the whole NP area are taken. Those 2 sites that are still open are about as far away from us as can be. Never realized it is so tough getting a reservation. We are looking at mid June right now since the reservations for that time frame have not opened up yet.<br />Site Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810064005034565971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-81378941325771067902014-01-04T16:15:46.712-08:002014-01-04T16:15:46.712-08:00Hi Jenny,
I agree with Cindy, though if they don&...Hi Jenny,<br /><br />I agree with Cindy, though if they don't mind cold mornings and evenings they could even go a little earlier, say mid-May, before Memorial Day weekend. It is beautiful there then, and there might even be some snow (if we ever get any) around. Speaking of that, since it's such a dry winter so far, that might mean waterfalls will dry up sooner...I also recommend even a small motel outside the park. Lots cheaper and pretty close to gates. Definitely check into National Park passes for seniors (if that applies) as well, which could either make entry discounted or free.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />DebbieeNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902879128010312071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-39808318080626172622014-01-04T16:13:45.877-08:002014-01-04T16:13:45.877-08:00more advice
Hi, Jenny:
I would suggest going in...more advice<br /><br />Hi, Jenny: <br /><br />I would suggest going in early June: (1) Kids haven’t gotten out of school yet so the crowds are smaller. (2) The waterfalls are spectacular because of the rains & melting snow. By late summer, they’re much smaller. Try googling for private campgrounds near Yosemite. The last time we were there, we weren’t able to get reservations inside the park so we had to camp at a private campground about 45 minutes outside the park. But afterwards, we decided it was worth it to see those waterfalls! <br /><br />Warmly,<br />CindyNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902879128010312071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-34129841615539059192014-01-04T16:08:32.186-08:002014-01-04T16:08:32.186-08:00From Cynthia to Jen:
May/June is the best time to ...From Cynthia to Jen:<br />May/June is the best time to go because that is when the falls are fullest. I think if they went to get reservations right now they would find them full. They could probably get a site for one night and move to another site the 2nd night. Yosemite is my favorite place ever!Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902879128010312071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-66008763311709672642014-01-04T16:02:59.708-08:002014-01-04T16:02:59.708-08:00Siders' are intrigued if arrangements can be m...Siders' are intrigued if arrangements can be made around other committments which are not set in stone yet either. I contacted Craig and Jen (son & wife= C/J) to see if they were interested and could help out with maps, photos. They are also intriqued. Jen has set up a Pinterest Board that I can on which I can post at: http://www.pinterest.com/jsiders/yosemite/ Rick and Brian, Are you guys on Pinterest. I know Bill and Ali do. Yosemite's web page on camping is not very hopeful on getting reservations inside the park. You may read it at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/camping.htm Jen has asked her CA friends about the best time to visit Yosemite, etc. I'll send what she has received in separate comments. C/J live east of San Francisco and naturally would come into Yosemite on the opposite side. Apparently the time of year would determine the best entrance as well. We would naturally go in with C/J.Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902879128010312071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-80949963708455467952014-01-02T22:50:50.250-08:002014-01-02T22:50:50.250-08:00This would be a great trip. Have never seen Yosem...This would be a great trip. Have never seen Yosemite before. Are you considering the July timeframe again for this trip? Maybe the Sider's can come too. Keep us updated on further plans.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222380035336931483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-77619788100178791402014-01-01T19:07:26.576-08:002014-01-01T19:07:26.576-08:00I am planning on pulling my trailer over as well.I am planning on pulling my trailer over as well.Site Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810064005034565971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451180299674573066.post-34894112152529219322014-01-01T17:42:14.904-08:002014-01-01T17:42:14.904-08:00Sounds like a GREAT Adventure! Looking forward to...Sounds like a GREAT Adventure! Looking forward to this. Have enjoyed many prior Adventures with several participants. Anytime is fine. Will bring my Scamp Travel Trailer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941795663291770583noreply@blogger.com