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 Curry Village, Yosemite by Andraf
I stayed in the canvas tent cabins and was satisfyed, but I wasn't expecting anything more than a simple tent. If you are expecting a tent you'll be pleasantly surprised, because the canvas tents have wood floors, sleep two to four people, and are equipped with beds, bedding, and electrical outlets. Some even have heating (which, if you're visiting in early spring may turn out to be quite useful). The tent cabins are located close together so the noise level depends on your neighbours mood. Another downside is that the tents being made of canvas and Yosemite being bear country, you'll need to lock up all foodstuffs and anything that bears might think is food (even toothpaste) in bear-proof lockers which are provided for free. But this isn't a big hassle really. The wood cabins are much more substantial (and comfortable) but they tend to sell out earlier than the tent cabins, so it's good if you reserve in advance.
Curry Village offers a few dining options (they have an ok all you can eat buffet) Their brochure said that they also offer an outdoor pool, raft and bicycle rentals, children's programs, tour desk, mountaineering school and sports shop but I didn't try any of these.
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| Curry Village: A perfect choice!
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 Tent Cabins by IceBear7
The tents look like tents, but they have real beds (2 or 4), wooden floors and doors, and electric light. And that's all. Bathrooms and showers are in some buildings, clean and they do their purpose. Coz of the bears: no food or beauty products in your car or in the cabins, you have your own locker where to put everything!
It's a very casual atmosphere around the village, lots of hikers, families, younger people. There is a restaurant for buffet breakfast or a quick coffee and bagel.
It gets colder and darker much earlier than in the rest of the valley, and in October it's useful to bring another blanket or sleeping bag. Go to the toilet before going to sleep - the first night I was lying awake but to scared to go outside coz of the bears ;-) Reservations via the website or central reservation phone number dealing with all yosemite accommodation. book head!!
It's a bit like camping but more comfortable. The noise you hear at night are usually acorns falling onto your tent, not bears. Bears are quiet and sneaky - you wouldn't hear them! Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 559 252 4848Directions: at the far end of yosemite valley, just follow the signs. bus stops13 a+b, 14, 20, 21Website: www.yosemitepark.com
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| Curry Village: America's Crowded Campground
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 Curry Village by chewy3326
Curry Village is conveniently located, only about 1/2 mile from the Mist Trail trailhead at Happy Isles, and the free shuttle bus provides easy access to the rest of the valley. There is also a good view of Half Dome, Staircase Falls, Glacier Point, North Dome, Washington Column, and Yosemite Falls from throughout the village. Also, there's a buffet nearby.
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 Freezing in Yosemite NP by sim1
.... the story continues....
But what I didn't bear in mind that it could be very very cold in the mountains in May. The only thing that was provided in the tent was a very thin blanket...and it was freezing outside! I may be smiling in the picture, but I wasn't smiling for long. It was so bitterly cold, that I couldn't sleep. I didn't dare to go out of my tent to warm up a bit in the car, because there are bears walking around... especially in the car park! This is another thing I didn't realize when I booked the accomodation. There are no mountains or bears in Holland, so how should I now? ;-)
I heard every noise outside and was afraid that a bear would enter the tent. Don't blame me, it was my first camping experience in active bear country... All I could think of, that the bear might see me as a nice midnight snack ;-)
Finally it was morning and I could get out of the tent. I was still freezing cold, and I had to get warm again, quickly! So the first thing I did was take the car for a spin, with the heater in the car put up high. This would probably do the trick. Going for a spin around the park turned out to be a great idea. The morning light was exquisite (see the first picture on this page)
I made reservations for 2 nights, but decided to leave after the first day. The weather was too misserable to enjoy the park and the tent was far too cold. Luckely this wasn't a problem and I even got my money back for the second night.
I think the Canvas Tent Cabin is probably a good place to stay in summer, when it is not that cold. But in May I wouldn't recommend it. Theme: Other
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