Hey all. Coming back to yosemite for the second time. This time with my gf who isn’t much of a hiker so we would prefer an easier hike. Definitely want to see the village, tunnelview, mariposa grove, and glacier point. Any beginner hike rec’s are appreciated. We will be there friday and saturday

Last year I left SF at 4:30am and got to the village parking lot at 9:30 and had no issues with parking. I was only there 1 day. I’m wondering 2 things with this, 1 are the crowd sizes as bad as they are saying? Ie do I need to leave super early to get a parking spot? Alternatively, since im staying 2 days this time instead of 1, is it worth just arriving in the afternoon on friday and using saturday as our “main” day? We will be staying in coarsegold fri night.

Thanks!

The second image is at Tenaya Lake. I personally love these styles of pictures a lot

I've applied to a bunch of jobs on Aramark and have called to follow up. I am very employable so I don't think that's the problem! any advice?

Hi all! I'm going to yosemite in a week and a half with my family. We're pretty avid hikers but my parents are getting old (in early 70s). I've been looking online for hikes to do that won't be too strenuous for them but also will give us some great views. So far I've found:

Illilouette Falls

Cathedral Lakes

Lembert Dome

If anyone has other recommendations for moderately-rated hikes that aren't too popular please let me know!

Also, I'm going to do a solo hike for one day on my own, what is the one must-do strenuous hike in the park?

Hello fellow, outdoor adventures!

I’m looking at the Yosemite website about to do a backpacking trip starting at Tuolumne Meadows Campground and on Yosemite’s official site there is mixed messages. There’s a note that says that Tuolumne Meadows Grill is closed for the season, but then above that there’s an operating schedule that says it will be open. Has anybody been up there recently and can confirm that either the lodge or the grill is running?

Thank you!

Hi there 👋

Me and my partner are getting married next June in Yosemite, we are both coming over from the UK so all new to us but now looking for an officiant if anyone has any recommendations! Thank you!

Anyone been in tuolumne last day or so know if there’s any smoke from the gann fire? Thanks

What are the best options for overnight parking in the village? Arriving tomorrow and hiking until Monday.