I saw the Ahwanee hotel. it looks fabulous, but if I want to go on this trip, I need to make it affordable. I will look into the others, thanks again for all the info! I love these disboards, always so helpful!
Finally there's Housekeeping Camp. I guess it serves a purpose, but I think it looks like a hastily built refugee camp. It looks like a concrete bunker with a canvas wall for a front door.
If you get a chance, and there is water in the falls, do Mist Trail. It's right next to Curry Village, and well worth the walk.I'm here now, 2 nights in a cabin at Curry Village, only 1 full day plus some time this afternoon.
This place is beyond spectacular. I'm all goosebumps and a lumpy throat. Tunnel view is to die for. We are heading up to Glacier Point tomorrow. Wish we had 3 nights as there is so much more we would like to do.
I cry every time I enter Yosemite and get the chance to experience such beauty up close and personal.I'm here now, 2 nights in a cabin at Curry Village, only 1 full day plus some time this afternoon.
This place is beyond spectacular. I'm all goosebumps and a lumpy throat. Tunnel view is to die for. We are heading up to Glacier Point tomorrow. Wish we had 3 nights as there is so much more we would like to do.
We stayed in the valley last June. We spent one night at Yosemite Falls Lodge and one night at the Ahwahnee . The lodge is more of a traditional motel like room. Some of the architecture is of the Mission 66 genre. The Ahwahnee is a historical, artistically beautiful hotel built in 1927. If you don't decide to stay at the Ahwahnee you should visit to see the beautiful interior spaces. There are free historical tours. Both hotels are on the Valley bus line as is the Ranger Station and entrances to Mirror Lake hike, etc. We also enjoyed the Valley floor tour operated by the NPS in an open tram. BTW their are alternate sequoia groves that are open, even though the Mariposa grove is closed. Enjoy your trip!
We are going next May can you tell me where the other sequoia groves can be found. Thank you
Thank you!
Mist trail is NOT an easy trail. Just getting to the bridge at the bottom of the falls is an uphill hike that, although paved, is somewhat strenuous. Many people huffing and puffing on the way up.
Mirror lake is a lot easier, as is the Yosemite Falls trail. Flat and beautiful but crowded.
In the valley itself, accommodations are limited. The Awahnee is super $$, and the lodge is mediocre and has limited availability. Other than that, you are limited to tent cabins of one sort or another. I've stayed both at Housekeeping and Curry Village. I like housekeeping, but no one got any sleep in the closely crowded tents at Curry Village. It's cheap, tho.
Depending on how you are driving, the closest hotel is the Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal. It really is only a few minutes from the park gate. It's on 140, though, so might be out of the way. It is the only truly close hotel to the valley but may not be convenient to your driving route. It sits (literally) on the Merced river, which is glorious.
http://www.stayyosemiteviewlodge.com
If you are able to get into the park relatively early, staying one night might be sufficient if you stay most of the following day. We usually stay two nights, but we like to bike around and picnic.
I've been all around the world, and Yosemite is one of the most striking places I've ever been. Don't miss it.