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@Lauramakesyoutubevideos
@Lauramakesyoutubevideos 5 күн бұрын
I just reserved a cabin in Curry Village less than 2 weeks before my trip lol. I’m guessing that’s because it’s November. Wish me luck! I’m scared that it will snow and driving conditions will be bad
@lovenluck1
@lovenluck1 26 күн бұрын
Hi Thera! I sent you a message on FB. Like your videos!
@taeguru1039
@taeguru1039 Ай бұрын
Can you sleep inside the vehicle on upper pine? I don't have a tent or an RV.
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer Ай бұрын
Yes you can
@taeguru1039
@taeguru1039 Ай бұрын
@@MoonstoneMountaineer thanks
@BookwormSkates
@BookwormSkates Ай бұрын
So good
@michaelalan1270
@michaelalan1270 Ай бұрын
the Valley campgrounds remind me of refugee camps somewhere. They are crowded, noisy, sites right on top of each other, no vegetation anywhere. People bring radios, tv's, too bright lights at nite.
@michaelalan1270
@michaelalan1270 Ай бұрын
the tent cabins in Curry Village are overpriced, the beds are worn out, it's very noisy there, the Curry Village cabins are falling apart. The Yos Lodge rooms are ok, expensive and no screens so when it gets in the 90's in summer you can't open a window for air. The check-in times are 4pm and I have stood in line at checkin for over an hour.
@patriciawilson6373
@patriciawilson6373 2 ай бұрын
Doesn't hurt to fight when they are still in velvet?❤
@exploringnewhites
@exploringnewhites 2 ай бұрын
Did you say there’s NO parking in Curry Village??? Even if you’re staying in Curry Village?
@StarBrightChildrensChannel
@StarBrightChildrensChannel 2 ай бұрын
I can't wait to visit someday🥹
@deane9996
@deane9996 2 ай бұрын
JAYWALKING, GIVE HIM A TICKET.
@dwayneharris9393
@dwayneharris9393 2 ай бұрын
Dont see any Elk??
@richeverson1052
@richeverson1052 2 ай бұрын
Elk ? Looks like a buffalo
@frenchhornz4ever
@frenchhornz4ever 2 ай бұрын
It is a Buffalo, that's a link to another video
@stettan1754
@stettan1754 2 ай бұрын
Hi. Thanks for this video. I will be visiting and staying at Curry Village in early November. This will be my first time to Yosemite. Do I need a National Park pass or something?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 2 ай бұрын
You'll need a park pass but you can purchase that at the entrance station.
@MoodyCaffeineAddict
@MoodyCaffeineAddict 2 ай бұрын
I went to Yosemite early August. It was beautiful, but I feel I missed so much. Is the valley floor tour, or the other ranger tours free or fee based?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 2 ай бұрын
The valley floor tour costs $40, the bear walk is free
@Figjamquilter
@Figjamquilter 3 ай бұрын
I have reservations at Bridal Veil campground. You didn’t mention it so I’m wondering if it’s a good place. 🤷🏻‍♀️
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 3 ай бұрын
It was closed for a few years but I've heard it's beautiful!
@LitaEllsworth
@LitaEllsworth 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was very helpful!
@TexasRealEstateBusinessLawFirm
@TexasRealEstateBusinessLawFirm 3 ай бұрын
Great video
@franka6515
@franka6515 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the YNPTRAFFIC tip!
@littlegoatgt
@littlegoatgt 3 ай бұрын
the sound of your voice suits this bitching and complaining video you made.
@kevincruz5263
@kevincruz5263 4 ай бұрын
Anyone taken their dogs to Yosemite before 😁🤔
@halbertmac
@halbertmac 4 ай бұрын
pretty helpful, but I notice that you conflate 'The Valley' and 'The Park' several times. Like 'there is no parking within the entire park' when you meant 'the valley'. A small thing - the 'park' is huge and vast and there are many things to do outside of the valley. That said, EVERYONE should see the valley at some point in their life. The most obvious way to avoid these monster crowds is to avoid summer altogether of course. thanks
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 4 ай бұрын
Hi! The parking fills up for the entire park all the time. I'm including Hetch Hetchy, Glacier Point, Tuolomne, Mariposa Grove, Ect. While those other areas don't fill up as fast, they do get full! I get notifications all the time that the parking is full in those different areas.
@zackradke6671
@zackradke6671 4 ай бұрын
Super helpful video.. this maybe a stupid question but you are allowed to sleep in your car at North Pines Campground correct? When I go to reserve it won’t let me book without checking what kind of equipment (RV, Tent)
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 4 ай бұрын
Yes, you can car camp if you have a reservation at North Pines
@talkswithhandswhisper744
@talkswithhandswhisper744 4 ай бұрын
omg the food was amazing the chef cook puts his heart into his work
@mariyakalynyuk162
@mariyakalynyuk162 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for being so open about this. So helpful Planning to be there before 5am to see all the beauty of sunrise
@jennifer4254a
@jennifer4254a 5 ай бұрын
Im going in August should I spect a cooler weather at any point of day?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
Try to go out on hikes as early in the day as you are willing!
@misstee50
@misstee50 5 ай бұрын
absolutely love your channel! my friends and I are planning a trip to yosemite and you have been a god send! love your vibe :) <3
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much that means a lot to me!
@Bnice2mycat
@Bnice2mycat 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this helpful video. Would you happen to know how things are going in the park this Summer, 2024?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
With the reservations system things seem to be better overall however on weekends and holidays there is still a struggle to get parking.
@Bnice2mycat
@Bnice2mycat 5 ай бұрын
@@MoonstoneMountaineer I appreciate your feedback!
@vaidatul82
@vaidatul82 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for a wonderful educational video, this is really valuable especially for first time visitors with young kids. One question - how is last week of September,is it similarly crowded like peak summer ?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
September tends to be better - just always plan on weekends and holidays to be busy however.
@nemosthebandit
@nemosthebandit 5 ай бұрын
Here’s the best tip for anyone trying to visit Yosemite. (Was there 2 weeks ago) Go during the week, late May early June. The end.
@timcepin3386
@timcepin3386 5 ай бұрын
Is the fall from Taft Point that far?
@richardredhead
@richardredhead 5 ай бұрын
Used to live about 2 hours away, and visited Yosemite regularly from the early 90's to the early 2010's. Always midweek, but also usually during the absolute busiest time - in the spring for the waterfalls. If our plans included going into the valley, get to the gate by 8, and into the valley about 45 minutes later. Back then, it helped to have a pass, because they usually had a separate line for pass holders. Head straight to the village and park as close to it as possible. DO NOT stop to sightsee on the way in. Always had our bikes with us, so the car was parked for the day. If bringing guests, it's easy enough to rent bikes. As noted, it's a HUGE mistake to try and move your car, you'll likely never find another spot. Most of the major sites in the valley are accessible by bike. We'd stop near El Capitan on the way out to watch the climbers for a while, and possibly visit Bridalvail Fall as the sun was going down, much less crowded than mid day. I know it's been a while, and of course it was always pretty busy, but it NEVER felt as crowded and claustrophobic as in this video, as long as we stuck to the plan. Can also make a full day out of driving and hiking Glacier Point Road, or Tuolumne Meadows, and deal with a fraction of the traffic and crowds in the valley. DO NOT try and combine any 2 of these 3 major locations in a single day. They're too far apart, and you'll spend WAY TOO MUCH of your day sitting in the car. A full day, or more, should be devoted to each of the three. If you don't want to deal withe th potential nightmare that often happens in the valley, go to one of the other locations - you can get a "wilderness" experience simply by getting a mile or so away from the road. It doesn't have to be anywhere near as bad as what's shown here.
@michelemiller3798
@michelemiller3798 5 ай бұрын
You do whatever you can to get out of it's way! It's not a zoo!
@donparks8370
@donparks8370 5 ай бұрын
He's in velvet not rut
@markordon
@markordon 5 ай бұрын
Tourists gave him drugs, he is high
@VictorGina-fi6eu
@VictorGina-fi6eu 5 ай бұрын
Did he end up fighting your car?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
I ended up staying still and he bucked at it a bit but ultimately moved on. I think if I had backed up he would have fought my car more
@StarBrightChildrensChannel
@StarBrightChildrensChannel 5 ай бұрын
What do you do in that case? Keep still or back up the car?
@ling9000
@ling9000 5 ай бұрын
Is the shuttle bus in Yosemite stops in the spots like hop on hop off bus?
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
Yes, you can get off and on at the different stops but be aware you may be waiting a long time (think an hour) between shuttles
@procurement3681
@procurement3681 5 ай бұрын
Simple solution is to wake up at 4am, not exactly desirable but you're going to Yosemite, soooo.
@matthewstorm5188
@matthewstorm5188 6 ай бұрын
Tuolumne Meadows campground has flush toilets.
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for correcting me!
@michaelalan1270
@michaelalan1270 Ай бұрын
Tuolumne campground has been closed for 2 years-may open next summer. All the bathroom plumbing was shot.
@fluorosco
@fluorosco 6 ай бұрын
Do you need a3 day pass if you have yaarts bus tickets
@RahulPatel-hx6ps
@RahulPatel-hx6ps 6 ай бұрын
Has anyone been there in 2024? What’s the situation like this year? I know there is a reservation system in place. I am going there on the 1st week of June and it’d be great to get some insight on this.
@barryinciong6822
@barryinciong6822 5 ай бұрын
Yes, it would be great if Moonstone could update us and let us know if 2024 has changed much since this video was released.
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 5 ай бұрын
I am working on an update video! Stay tuned
@Schi8694
@Schi8694 6 ай бұрын
We planned to spend 4 days there in Jun 23; postponed until Oct 24. Stuff like this suggests that was the right call. We’ll be there during the week, and staying at the Valley lodge. Hoping these steps will mitigate the crowd problem.
@ctrl8337
@ctrl8337 6 ай бұрын
Lmfao, California is a total shithole! Place is probably covered in empty Modelo bottles and used diapers 😂😂😂
@lorena617
@lorena617 6 ай бұрын
they have reservations back 🎉🎉🎉🎉 applaud that decision
@barryinciong6822
@barryinciong6822 5 ай бұрын
Is that a big difference maker? Does that turn away the many visitors without reservations?
@HernandezHitTheRoad
@HernandezHitTheRoad 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! super helpful! I'm heading to Yosemite this weekend and I got reservations for North pine campground :)
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 6 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it! Safe travels
@mellowmanmace4346
@mellowmanmace4346 7 ай бұрын
I love the precision and detail on this video. Thank you.
@ahmeddehal3927
@ahmeddehal3927 7 ай бұрын
Is it possible to tell me a good place that has a kitchen but is also close to Yosemite Valley?
@Saltylass
@Saltylass 7 ай бұрын
If you arrive later in the day, say 4-5pm, would there still be traffic to get in the park? We’re going in early August
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 7 ай бұрын
Not necessarily but there may not be parking inside the park. It's a bit of a gamble to arrive later in the day. Unless do you have reservations at any of the campgrounds or lodging? In that case getting parking is easier
@Saltylass
@Saltylass 7 ай бұрын
@@MoonstoneMountaineer yes we are staying at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 7 ай бұрын
@@Saltylass you should be okay
@ASAP2525
@ASAP2525 7 ай бұрын
was this during a weekend or weekday, I'm camping there this August Monday through wed 2024. also thanks for this video it will help with peoples plans and certainly put my expections in check.
@MoonstoneMountaineer
@MoonstoneMountaineer 7 ай бұрын
This was how it was every day of the week last summer
@ASAP2525
@ASAP2525 6 ай бұрын
@@MoonstoneMountaineer just saw a video call that the park rangers posted on the Yosemite website and good news! reservations during August, to July will be mandatory they will only let as many people in as there is parking during peak hours that end at around 5pm.
@j.t.6700
@j.t.6700 7 ай бұрын
Awesomeness 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉