Ron,
Here are some images to get you fired up for your trip. Also make sure to check out the Yosemite Marching Band Video (humerous). Even though it can get crowed, I find spring to be an exciting time to visit the valley. As mentioned above, it is hard to predict when the dogwoods will flower. However, you can count on lots of water in the river and the falls. Please stay clear of the banks. Every spring the Merced claims lives.
Hugh
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Hugh, great shots, I'm definately fired up. This will be my first national park, and the one I have most wanted to visit all of my life.
Ron,
You will love it. As far as I am concerned, all of the AA classic photos, all of the Watkins photos, or those of any other photographer can only begin to communicate how beautiful that place really is.
Have a great time.
I have booked the flight and hotel and will be there the week before Easter. My fingers are crossed for good weather. That week there is a full moon.
I was surprised that most of the room were already booked so early in the season. But I guess there are not that many rooms inside the park.
My preference for camping in the Valley is the Housekeeping Camp "Camp 16" of yore. Its more like a DP camp, but you can reserve river view sites which is IMHO worth it. BTW---don't forget the mosquito repellant!
Have a great trip!
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Yes, John is right. Housekeeping Camp is great, especially near the river. Also, the only place in the valley to wash your clothes!
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