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Yosemite Lodging

yosemiterental.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:22:52 -0400

Yosemite Lodging for rent INSIDE the entrance gates of Yosemite National Park! We are proud to offer the following Yosemite lodging for rent. Our location of just 7 miles from Yosemite Valley in Foresta is a location of unbeatable convenience. No waiting in entrance gate lines. Be wary of other Yosemite Lodging claiming to be close to Yosemite National Park, ask how far they are from Yosemite Valley.

Our main Yosemite Lodging and Cabins website is at: www.4yosemite.com
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We offer the closest private lodging to Yosemite Valley for rent. INSIDE of Yosemite Park, these vacation homes are only a 15 minute drive or 7 miles from Yosemite Valley. You can see Half Dome, El Capitan and the beautiful surrounding high Sierra Nevada from some of the decks of our vacation homes.

Located in Foresta, a small private subdivision inside Yosemite's borders, these homes are surrounded by Yosemite National Park. Once you have paid the $20 entrance fee you won't be bothered again by having to wait in the entrance station lines as our lodging is inside Yosemite Park. You are now free to roam this treasure of a National Park. Perfect for your Yosemite vacation!

Escape the hectic crowds found in Yosemite Valley and retreat to the peace and quiet of our homes in Foresta. There has been very little development here with only 30 private homes in the area. Due to the unique nature of Foresta, private inholdings inside Yosemite, very few more will be homes built. At 4,200' in elevation and high on a ridge, these rental cabins offer relief from the hot summer temperatures found at other accommodations. Temperatures rarely go above the mid 80's while temps in the 100's are the norm for areas such as Oakhurst, Mariposa and El Portal. Gentle summer breezes blow across the ridges in Foresta every morning and night. A devastating wildfire swept through the area in 1990 hence the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The area has made a remarkable comeback with thousands of new 20 to 30ft. pine and oak trees blanketing the area.

Centrally located, on Hwy 120, it is an easy drive to many of the Yosemite's attractions. You can quickly drive to Glacier Point, Inspiration Point, Valley View, or down into Yosemite Valley to enjoy the vistas. A short drive from the vacation Cabins are the Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoia Big Trees. Some old 1900 barns and a small pioneer cemetery are located right down the street from the lodging or take a 5 minute drive for a dip in one of the relaxing swimming holes. A 45 minute drive will put you in the alpine splendor of Tuolumne Meadows, which at 8,500 ft above sea level is the place to go when its hot. Here you can relax on the white sands of Tenaya Lake or take a horse ride while enjoying views of the high country.

Dry spring means early openings for roads over Sierra passes

yosemiterental.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:39:12 -0400

Dry spring means early openings for roads over Sierra passes

Tom Stienstra

A drought-like March and April across California's mountain country has allowed CalTrans' snowplow operations to open most trans-Sierra highways for the May 24-26 Memorial Day weekend, providing access to the Eastern Sierra and opportunities in miles of high country just now defrosting from a wintertime deep freeze.

Here is the latest, north to south, provided by Zelie Nogueira of the Department of Transportation, the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service:
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Yosemite National Park

yosemiterental.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:14:19 -0400

Daily Report - Yosemite National Park Friday, May 16, 2008 Weather SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA 609 AM PDT FRI MAY 16 2008 ...HOT WEATHER TO BRING POTENTIAL HAZARDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND.. STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL REMAIN OVER CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THIS HAS PUSHED TEMPERATURES TO WELL ABOVE SEASONAL AVERAGE. HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY...LOWER FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA...AND THE DESERTS OF KERN COUNTY WILL BE IN THE 100 TO 105 DEGREE RANGE FRIDAY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. HEAT INDEXES WILL BE SIMILAR TO THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR ONLY A COUPLE OF DEGREES LOWER. THIS MAY AGGRAVATE SOME HEALTH CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN...THE ELDERLY OR OTHER SENSITIVE GROUPS.

Yosemite National Park

yosemiterental.com — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:12:13 -0400

Daily Report - Yosemite National Park Thursday, May 15, 2008 Weather SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA 955 AM PDT THU MAY 15 2008 ...HOT WEATHER TO BRING POTENTIAL HAZARDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND.. STRONG HIGH PRESSURE IS MOVING INTO CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK. THIS WILL PUSH TEMPERATURES TO WELL ABOVE SEASONAL AVERAGES. HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY...LOWER FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA...AND THE DESERTS OF KERN COUNTY COULD REACH OR EXCEED THE 100 DEGREE MARK BEGINNING TODAY AND LASTING INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH THE HEAT. AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SUN. WHEN POSSIBLE...STAY IN THE SHADE OR AN AIR CONDITIONED ROOM. WEAR LOOSE FITTING...LIGHT COLORED CLOTHES. DRINK

Yosemite National Park

yosemiterental.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:26:41 -0400

Daily Report - Yosemite National Park Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Weather SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA 440 AM PDT WED MAY 14 2008 ...HOT WEATHER TO BRING POTENTIAL HAZARDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND.. STRONG HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE INTO CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK. THIS WILL PUSH TEMPERATURES TO WELL ABOVE SEASONAL AVERAGES. HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY...LOWER FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA...AND THE DESERTS OF KERN COUNTY COULD REACH OR EXCEED THE 100 DEGREE MARK BEGINNING THURSDAY AND LASTING INTO THE WEEKEND. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH THE HEAT. AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE SUN. WHEN POSSIBLE...STAY IN THE SHADE OR AN AIR CONDITIONED ROOM. WEAR LOOSE FITTING...LIGHT COLORED CLOTHES. DRINK

Tips for backpacking with a baby in Yosemite

yosemiterental.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:16:59 -0400

Tips for backpacking with a baby
By RACHEL KONRAD Associated Press Writer

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.—It had been at least 24 hours since we had seen other humans, and the trail seemed to be ours alone—gleaming granite slabs, scrabbly switchbacks, glorious glimpses of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River, and jagged Sierra spires under cloudless skies.

But the meditative crunch-crunch-crunch of our boots soon gave way to men's voices. A trio of bearded 20-somethings approached.

"Whoa, baby!" gasped the group's gnarly looking leader, pointing to our son, snuggled up in a baby carrier on my chest.

"Lucky dude! He gets a free ride!" joked another.

"Can you carry me, too?" wheezed the laggard.

Explore Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy, Photo Workshops

yosemiterental.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:15:43 -0400

Explore Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy

Join Y Explore Yosemite Adventures to explore Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park with a week of events starting Sunday. All workshops require a certain amount of hiking to be determined by the artists.

» Sunday 9 a.m.: Hetch Hetchy Naturalist Hiking Tours with a four- to six-hour introductory interpretive hike led by renowned artists/naturalists Christine White Loberg and the group's leader, James McGrew. They will guide you on the trail to Wapama Falls while uncovering countless wildflowers and other plant life. Each guide possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience about the area as both also are interpretive rangers for the National Parks Service. Price: $40 per hike (included in photography and plein air sessions).

Yosemite National Park

yosemiterental.com — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:58:37 -0400

Daily Report - Yosemite National Park Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Weather Yosemite: TODAY...SUNNY...BREEZY. NOT AS COOL. HIGHS 69 TO 79 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...46 TO 56 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. TONIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 44 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...26 TO 36 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. WEDNESDAY...SUNNY IN THE MORNING THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. WARMER. HIGHS 77 TO 87 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...53 TO 63 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. WEDNESDAY NIGHT...MOSTLY CLEAR. WINDY. LOWS 45 TO 55 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...32 TO 42 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. THURSDAY...SUNNY...WARMER. HIGHS 83 TO 93 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 59 TO 69 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. El Portal: Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind between 5 and 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light wind becoming east

Yosemite National Park, May 12, 2008

yosemiterental.com — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:10:27 -0400

Daily Report - Yosemite National Park Monday, May 12, 2008 Weather Yosemite: TODAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. HIGHS 61 TO 71 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 41 TO 51 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING THEN CLEARING. COLDER. LOWS 30 TO 40 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...19 TO 29 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. TUESDAY...SUNNY...BREEZY. NOT AS COOL. HIGHS 70 TO 80 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...50 TO 60 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. TUESDAY NIGHT..MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 45 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 26 TO 36 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. WEDNESDAY...SUNNY. HIGHS 76 TO 86 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...55 TO 65 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. El Portal: Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west southwest. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northeast.

Yosemite, Beat the crowds

yosemiterental.com — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:07:07 -0400

Summer in national parks can mean jammed campsites, packed parking lots, and views obscured by the crowds. However, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty and quiet of the great outdoors.