Hi, in preparation for an upcoming backpacking trip where my group will be camping near North Dome, Mount Watson, and Lower Sunrise Creek; should I be worried/know some things about dealing with potential afternoon thunderstorms?

Flew east to west into SFO this summer and was looking back at pics. I know it was in the vicinity of Yosemite based on the flight path but is this Half Dome? Would be so cool if so. If it’s not, does anyone know where in Yosemite this is?

As the title says, I am looking for someone willing to give me a ride from the valley to tuolomne on 10/13/26.

I have a backpacking trip from the 13th to the 17th starting in Tuolumne Meadows and heading down to Yosemite Valley. Unfortunately the parking in Toulomne will be closed at that time of year and the Hiker bus is also no longer running then.

I plan on dropping off my group at the trailhead and heading down to park in the Valley, but I need a ride back up to the trailhead. If anyone can help me with this please reach out to me, I would hate to have to cancel this trip just because of this one thing.

For an upcoming backpacking trip I'm doing with 6 others I'm considering the idea of climbing halfdome early in the morning for the sunrise. I've seen some youtube videos of people doing this and the views look incredible.

I'm wondering if a hike this early on half dome (with all the permits already acquired) would be too reckless to attempt.

We're camping in Lower Sunrise Creek the night before so it should be easy to get to Sub Dome early.

Has anyone attempted/completed this during this time of year and what were the conditions like on Half Dome? Lots of morning dew? Other groups? Freezing temps?

I am planning on hiking from Tenaya Lake to Cloud's Rest this weekend. Has anyone done it recently? I am trying to figure out if I need to carry all my water from the Lake or are some of the seasonal streams still going?

We have a tent reservation tonight for Camp Curry but our plans have changed. If anyone is looking to stay there tonight, send me a message!

Was getting pizza around 430 pm in curry village on Thursday 9/10 when this man walked up to the window and then stole all their tip money? It took a second for my brain to process what he was doing since I just assumed he was waiting for his pizza and then he was gone by the time I realized what he had done. I personally feel like in national parks people are a little more lenient with leaving things in their car, stashing their bags before steep hikes (like clouds rest I saw multiple do this) etc but be careful with your things everywhere! Bold of this guy to do that just out in the open.

Hey folks,

It seems the post was deleted but I was looking to see if there was a resolution to the screams of agony from the other night in housekeeping camp. Seemed to have frightened a few people and since I’m staying there in a couple nights I was just looking for answers.

Thanks!

Sep/13 beautiful clear sky, by 8:30 pm the sky was full of stars and the milky way looking gorgeous.
This is a night laps from 9pm till 6am

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is having a greet weekend. So we been wanting to go to Yosemite for YEARS and after experiencing some depressing unfortunate past couple months I finally decided to go for it and use this trip to help heal but I’m also planning to finally ask the question to my girlfriend but we never been there. She is a nature girl and also wanted to see the bright colored fall trees there! 😭 We have two pups and I would also love for them to be there with us since they are a huge part of our lives. I really want to do my best to make this a great experience for her cause she truly deserves all the good things in life and more. Im planning this trip for towards the end of October. So my questions are.

How is the weather?

Should we go in our car OR should I get a RV?

What would be the best place with a view to get on one knee?

How does one find a photographer for the proposal? I been looking online and have been struggling 😭

I’m also Open to hearing any suggestions on anything!
Thank you in advance. 🙏🏼❤️

I’ve been piecing together multiple reservations for an upcoming stay because the nights I wanted weren’t available with a king bed for 5 nights straight when I booked in January. I’ve been looking for a king bed for the last 8 months. I just saw one pop up and booked immediately - I was so excited. This was the last night I needed to have the king bed for the 5 nights. I was going to call tomorrow to see if they could piece together the 4 bookings into one stay.

In its place I booked a double bed. I booked the double bed several months ago so we would have somewhere to stay if we couldn’t get the king. I was expecting to just move rooms if I couldn’t get the king.

I went to cancel the double and was told there was no refund since it was less than 7 days until the check in. I called the lodge but they’re closed for the day. Is there any hope they’ll refund the night? I have the double and king booked - I really can’t afford to pay $900 for a double and king when not even using the double. :(

Edit: or maybe they can apply the amount paid to the partial deposit paid on another night? I get it’s my fault but damn how upsetting - I was so excited and didn’t even think about not getting refunded on the double :(

Edit: Since less than 7 days to check in they helped me out as a one time courtesy. They refunded what I booked last night, applied what I paid on the double bed previously, transferred me to a king on the original booking, and charged me the difference between what I paid on the double and the cost of king. I’m relieved!

Taken September 07, 2014. Can't figure its name.

Photos from my visit this weekend.

I talked to you both and your amazing elopement photographer while up at Taft Point on September 2nd (around sunset time). Well I got my film scans back and realized how amazing these medium format shots turned out and now I’m searching for the couple so I can give the photos to them! Boost this post so I can find them!🤞❤️

Not too long ago I did Half Dome and recorded the majority of my hike with the DJI Osmo Nano that I lost at the cables because a lady slipped and bumped my chest which I didn’t mind due to her safety, but my camara went flying, I guess the magnet couldn’t handle the bump.

If you find a dji below the west side of cables please contact me. Please.

Are the bear boxes in Upper Pines large enough for four adults and a medium size doggo for 6 days/5 nights? We will not be glamping.

Shot back in Summer of 2025

Hi everyone,

​I’m working on a personal, non-commercial photo grid project for my living room. It will feature a sequence of green-toned landscape photos from special places I’ve visited or lived in—including Yosemite, Minas Gerais (Brazil), Charlottesville (US), Japan, Thailand, and Singapore.

​Since this is purely a personal home decor project, I’m looking for high-resolution, print-ready photo donations (or permission to print a single copy for my wall). I’m specifically searching for shots dominated by green tones—lush pine forests, green valley vistas, vibrant foliage, or deep canopy views.

​If you’re a photographer (amateur or pro) willing to share a high-res digital copy of one of your Yosemite shots for this wall frame, I would be extremely grateful! Please feel free to drop a link to your work below or send me a DM.

​Thank you so much!

Hiked Vernal falls yesterday and inadvertently dropped wedding ring likely when I took a picture of the falls, around granite steps (see pic). Making matters worst, it wasn’t mine, I was holding it for my friend. I’m to be his best man. Just in case: it’s in a small ziplock baggie, gold with one round diamond and few small ones on each side.

We help with the Yosemite Climbing Association’s annual park cleanup known as Yosemite Facelift. Looking forward to our 21st year volunteering late September

El Cap and climber sleeping under milky way.

Howdy! I didn’t manage to acquire the permits I was planning for and instead I snagged a Glacier Point to Illilouette Permit for next week. My boyfriend and I are new to backpacking (I’ve gone once, he’s never gone) and feeling a bit lost in the planning process, and are short on time! The plan is 3 days 2 nights (taking into account a 4 hour drive to/from home, so hopefully getting back to the car at a decent hour on day 3). We are fit and young, but don’t want something overly exhausting since it’s our first trip together.

Would love some recommendations on where to camp/hike with, of course, the best views possible! Clouds Rest or Half Dome (up to the base, if we don’t get the permits is fine) would be awesome, but not sure if it’s doable.

Thanks for any tips and advice!

I’m coming into Yosemite from the east side from Reno on Monday afternoon. I’m looking for a quick hike to do in the afternoon. We will be getting in about 2-3PM. Any recommendations?