Below is a message from Yosemite National Park :
Most of Yosemite Valley will close starting Friday, April 28, at 10 pm, due to a forecast of flooding. This closure will last until Wednesday, May 3—possibly longer. Additional flooding and closures may occur later in May or June. Reservations for lodging and campgrounds in eastern Yosemite Valley will automatically be canceled and refunded. Wilderness permits can be rescheduled to alternate trailheads as space allows.
During this closure, Wawona, Mariposa Grove (via hike only), Crane Flat area, Hetch Hetchy, and western Yosemite Valley will be open. In Yosemite Valley, the closure will be at El Capitan crossover (the road that crosses the Merced River just east of El Capitan). There will be no visitor access (including pedestrian access) east of that road. Parking in western Yosemite Valley and throughout the park will be extremely limited. Do not park off road. No services will be available in western Yosemite Valley.
Here is a follow-up to Yosemite’s announcement to close Yosemite Valley from April 28th at 10 pm to May 3rd or longer.
Here are some options of things for your visitors to do! Please feel free to forward it, post it, or just tell everyone!
Inside Yosemite :
- Hike up to Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. While the shuttle is not running at this time, if you’re up for a hike – 2 miles from the parking area into the Grove, it’s a beautiful hike with Giant Sequoia along the way. Bring a picnic and plan to spend the day exploring the magnificent Sequoia trees.
- Explore the historic town of Wawona and the Yosemite History Center – https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/articles/exploring-yosemites-historic-wawona
- Hike around Wawona – https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/account/hiking-trails-inside-yosemite-wawona including the magnificent Chilnualna Falls.
Beautiful Bass Lake :
- Bass Lake is open! In fact the Bass Lake Fishing Derby is ON this weekend April 29th & 30th – https://www.basslakechamber.com/fishing-derby – with over $55,000 in total cash prizes!!
- Enjoy a day at Bass Lake! Hiking, biking, fishing, shopping, dining and more – go to www.yosemitethisyear.com/bass-lake for more information.
- Look for the Bald Eagles at Bass Lake – https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/account/bass-lake-bald-eagles
Fossils to Falls Road Trip :
There is so much to see and do in our area. Try the Fossils to Falls Road Trip (just leave out the Falls this time) is a great way to experience so many things in Madera County and southern Yosemite. Plus visitors can collect Welcoming Committee trading cards along the way!!
Some more fun things to see and do in the area :
- Ride the Logger at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad – www.ymsprr.com
- Experience VR Yosemite at the Yosemite Cinema – https://www.yosemitecinema.com/yosemite-vr
- Throw some axes at Yosemite Axe Throwing – www.yosemiteaxe.com
- Rent a bike at 2 locations in Oakhurst – Pedal Forward Bikes and Yosemite Valley Bikes
- Play Golf at River Creek Golf Course
- Go Tasting: Madera Wine Trail or Yosemite Sierra Wine Road; try out some spirits at Oakhurst Spirits; hand-crafted brews at South Gate Brewing; how about bring your pet along (or not) at Yosemite Wine Tails; or try Queen’s Inn Wine Bar & Beer Garden.
- Interested in History? Check out the many museums & historical sites in the area –
- Hungry…we’ve got a great variety of eats – https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/where-to-eat
- Art Lover? We’ve got an incredible variety of local artists in the area plus the Golden Chain Theatre is currently showing the Hunchback of Notre Dame https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/arts-entertainment.
- Don’t forget to check out the Events Calendar for local events.
- If “thrifting and gifting” is your thing…we’ve got that too!
- Feeling lucky? Head over to Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino!
Check out www.YosemiteThisYear.com for even more fun!
Rhonda Salisbury, CEO/Film Commissioner
Melinda Rich, Administrative Assistant
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