I have just returned from an outstanding long weekend with fellow CANPers, Lon Overacker, Kyle Krause, Youssef Ismail, and Chris Chamberlain.
The Autumn color is the best I've seen in a good while. The colors will peak this week. So, if you have the opportunity to hit Yosemite, now is the time.
The oaks, and maples are flaming, but the dogwood in the valley is a little weak. If you are after dogwood, take trip up Big Oak Flat Road toward Crane Flat, and either head west on 120, or a bit east. Chris mentioned that the dog wood west of Tunnel View on Hwy 41 are looking nice, too.
The grasses and ferns along the Merced are also looking very nice, with mix of greens and yellows.
The Merced is very low. In places, one can almost cross the river without getting wet. There are many reflection pools.
Tioga Pass is currently open. There is a storm forecast for Thursday/Friday, so it's likely the pass will close, at least temporarily. The NWS is calling for snow showers in The Vally, as well.
If you go, be safe,
--P
Posted by Robert Dayton on November 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Thank you for the report, Preston..
Posted by Lon Overacker on November 6, 2012 at 5:34 PM
Nice report Preston! And considering I was there side by side, I can't dispute anything you say!
Looks like possibility of snow in the valley this weekend - Could present some great photo ops!
Yeah, it was a fun weekend. Nice to get to see you again, it had been awhile.
Yeah, the color was pretty nice, except the dogwoods as you mentioned. But yes, there was that spot above tunnel view that has some pretty rich, and diverse colors going on. Here's a pic from the road, as it's about the best vantage point. I do see a couple of areas in the frame that might be open enough for some other possibilities next time. I just don't want to have to b
bushwack in there.
Chris
Posted by Robert Dayton on November 9, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Thanks for sharing the Yosemite information, Chirs. This is beautiful.
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4 repliesThe Autumn color is the best I've seen in a good while. The colors will peak this week. So, if you have the opportunity to hit Yosemite, now is the time.
The oaks, and maples are flaming, but the dogwood in the valley is a little weak. If you are after dogwood, take trip up Big Oak Flat Road toward Crane Flat, and either head west on 120, or a bit east. Chris mentioned that the dog wood west of Tunnel View on Hwy 41 are looking nice, too.
The grasses and ferns along the Merced are also looking very nice, with mix of greens and yellows.
The Merced is very low. In places, one can almost cross the river without getting wet. There are many reflection pools.
Tioga Pass is currently open. There is a storm forecast for Thursday/Friday, so it's likely the pass will close, at least temporarily. The NWS is calling for snow showers in The Vally, as well.
If you go, be safe,
--P
Looks like possibility of snow in the valley this weekend - Could present some great photo ops!
Had a great time with you guys this weekend!
Lon
Yeah, it was a fun weekend. Nice to get to see you again, it had been awhile.
Yeah, the color was pretty nice, except the dogwoods as you mentioned. But yes, there was that spot above tunnel view that has some pretty rich, and diverse colors going on. Here's a pic from the road, as it's about the best vantage point. I do see a couple of areas in the frame that might be open enough for some other possibilities next time. I just don't want to have to b
bushwack in there.
Chris