I have just returned from YV and here is a color report for you...
The Dogwood along Hwy 120 from the entrance station to Crane Flat are near, or at peak. They look wonderful; many red, some lighter.
The Dogwood on the valley floor are in various states of change along Southside Drive. They are very well along, and are looking nice at Camp Curry.
The Broadleaf Maples along Southside Drive, and most anywhere on the south side of the Valley are flaming.
The Black Oaks are in various states of change. The trees in the sunny areas are just starting to turn, and those in the shaded areas are looking very nice.
The Sugar Maple across the road from the chapel is at peak, and likely won't last much longer. (This is a non-native tree, the last remaining of the 18 that were planted in the late 1800's at the site of the old Yosemite Village)
Most of the Sword Fern along the north side are brown, but some still have nice color. The willows are in various states of change. The oaks just west of the Yosemite Falls pathway, are looking nice (these are in the area know as Swan Slab).
On another note: Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls are flowing nicely, but have slowed somewhat. If we get more rain later this coming week, they should perk up again.
So, if you can get to Yosemite this week, or early next, you should have very nice conditions to enjoy.
Cheers to All,
-P
Posted by Robert Dayton on October 25, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Thanks for the update, Preston.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on October 25, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Great news Preston!!! Sounds like you had better timing for color in Yosemite than we did on east side a few weeks ago.
I will be there next Friday as long as I can break away from work. I look forward to seeing some Yosemite Fall Color.
Derek
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 26, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Thanks for the detailed report Preston! You're making really, really want to head up there right now. I'm gonna try, but not sure if I can make it or not. It would actually be a rare treat to visit the valley at this time of year. Usually my trip through the park returning from the East side is my last one for the year until the first snow hits.
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4 repliesI have just returned from YV and here is a color report for you...
The Dogwood along Hwy 120 from the entrance station to Crane Flat are near, or at peak. They look wonderful; many red, some lighter.
The Dogwood on the valley floor are in various states of change along Southside Drive. They are very well along, and are looking nice at Camp Curry.
The Broadleaf Maples along Southside Drive, and most anywhere on the south side of the Valley are flaming.
The Black Oaks are in various states of change. The trees in the sunny areas are just starting to turn, and those in the shaded areas are looking very nice.
The Sugar Maple across the road from the chapel is at peak, and likely won't last much longer. (This is a non-native tree, the last remaining of the 18 that were planted in the late 1800's at the site of the old Yosemite Village)
Most of the Sword Fern along the north side are brown, but some still have nice color. The willows are in various states of change. The oaks just west of the Yosemite Falls pathway, are looking nice (these are in the area know as Swan Slab).
On another note: Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls are flowing nicely, but have slowed somewhat. If we get more rain later this coming week, they should perk up again.
So, if you can get to Yosemite this week, or early next, you should have very nice conditions to enjoy.
Cheers to All,
-P
I will be there next Friday as long as I can break away from work. I look forward to seeing some Yosemite Fall Color.
Derek
Hope you got some nice images.
Lon
Thanks for the report. I'll be there this Sat. With all this info, there are plenty of spots to work. Best Regards.