Whats the best time to go to Yosemite National Park?|191784

I_m planning on going to Yosemite National Park for a weekend of hiking and enjoying nature. When do you recommend is the best time to visit the park? I have from now until June.

I have been to Yosemite every season. My two favorites is the winter and spring. The winter is great because of less crowds, beautiful snow, ice skating and snow skiing. May is great too. Go before Memorial day though, cause it really gets crowded after that. The water falls are running like crazy at that time. Hike Vernal falls, but bring like a rain coat, for you will get soaked hiking up to the falls. If you want to hike half dome, remember that the cables don_t go up till about memorial day or so. Check their web site for that. I LOVE that park and go every year at least once. I never get tired of it.

If you are bringing kids or if you only want some light hikings, go to Yosemite during Easter. The water falls are at full blown after 2 months of warmer weather. You can stay in the Valley, discover nature, while holding on to the comfort of most commodities such as showers, dining, and even swimming in a hot swimming pool.

If you are a hardcore hiker, then go to Yosemite in the summer between June and September. Mountain trails will be snow free. Bring bug repellent _ sun screen. I once went to Yosmite for 2 weeks backpacking in August. Mosquitos were everywhere: They were there when you pee; they were there in your deck of card when you play; they were there in your cup right after you have just pour water in.

Are there hotels in Los Angeles that do not have the 21 yr old age requirement?|180874

I_ll be 18 soon and i was planning a trip. I would like to stay at the Renaissance Montura Hotel in Los Angeles, but I could not find the age requirement there anywhere.

It_s unlikely that they would allow anyone under 21, especially around New Years Eve.

If you are traveling to the area (more than 150 miles from home) sometimes they will make an exception if you can prove that you_re not local with your drivers license. Basically, they want to keep _locals_ out because that is generally just a party.

You would need to call a few hotels and talk to the front desk manager and get confirmation before you book the reservation.

18 is the legal age in California to sign a contract, so you shouldn_t have a problem! Why don_t you call them first?

Where are some good places to sleep when you have nowhere to go?|165707

My apartment is full of bed bugs and the exterminators arent coming for a few more days. I have nowhere to sleep and can_t afford to stay in a hotel. I have no family or friends in town. What are some good places in a big city (I live in Chicago) where I can get away with taking a nap here and there?

There_s a nice hostel downtown at Congress and Wabash, pretty cheap and near all the trains; I have friends who have stayed there.

sleep where the homeless do. on the streets. i_m sure its cold there right now... so do what they do for a couple of days. it will give you a new perspective of whats real, what is truly amazing. then go back to your comfortable bed.. and you_ll appreciate it that much more. and dont take your wallet, perhaps only an ID and two or three dollars. have fun. get to know life!

If you have a landlord that you rent from, you may want to check your lease or rental agreement, he may have to provide you with a place to stay while you apartment is infested and until the exterminators have come and taken care of the problem.

Do you have anyone that you work with that could let you stay with them for a few days? If not, you could most likely find a shelter that you could stay in. It_s not the best of circumstances, but is safer than trying to find places to sleep in public areas.

Good luck and be safe.

a library, but they_ll close at night. maybe you can try a motel?

shelter

YMCA

Shelter

Car

Go out of town to vacation?

Try a youth hostel... they are about $30 a night..

When does it start to cool down in New York City?|190160

I moved here a few months ago from the dry desert and I just can_t take these muggy hot summer days. When does autumn start in NYC?

The weather begins to cool in mid september, but it stays warm and comfortable into November.

It will vary every year because of the different weather patterns..etc..
...but I like to say Mid September and beyond is where the weather normally begins to shift.

This July was actually not bad in terms of heat.....August seems to be murderous so far....

I think your going to find this weather more bearable unlike our winter weather in January, Feb and March.....The wind chill in NYC can be pretty intense....mix that with Ice and snow.....thats going to be fun experience for you.... =)

Who knows? We_re talking about the weather. If you could predict it, tell me who_s going to win the fifth race at aqueduct on tuesday. Unpredictable.

At the moment, 1:45 a.m., it_s cool and raining in NYC.

September

Around the end of August or 1st of September, you will start getting the occasional cold front that reminds you that fall won_t be too far away. It will gradually get cooler after that.

What are some amazing sites to see throughout California?|116236

A couple buddies and I are going to go on a road trip for about 1 month this summer, throughout California, but I can_t think of anything that would be a stand out. I live in California, so I_ve had the chance to see Yosemite and other main attractions. But we want to find something that is like a gem that not the average person knows about. Also we want to go backpacking! Any recommendations would be great!

If you want to find a _gem,_ you_re going to have to stumble into it or find it (or make it) yourself. If anyone knows one and puts it here, it_s then going to become... something that everyone knows about.

There are some beaches in Northern California that allow camping you might want to try. You could try wine country for a bit. If you go waaay far north in California things can be more secluded and you might try something like river rafting. The desert and Death Valley can be worthwhile. You might also want to try some of the ski towns in the summer (Mammoth, Tahoe, Big Bear). If you have the time and transportation, you might also head east a bit to Nevada/Vegas, Arizona/The Grand Canyon, etc. They might be different states, but the distances are comparable to driving within California. If you want a _gem_ keep an eye out for smaller towns on Route 66 and the like, but most things that are _amazing_ are already in guidebooks here and there -- the main question is if you can catch them during an unusual time of year, etc.

I will warn you that with the way California is having major financial troubles right now, and some cities more than others, you might find various public grounds and facilities closed or on limited hours, various businesses closed, some roads not being maintained as usual, unpredictable prices, etc. Be ready to be flexible, and for what may have been a _gem_ before to not be one now. California_s in bad shape, and some cities have started dramatic changes that will almost certainly alter visitor experiences from what they were prior. That might mean better deals and fewer crowds in some places, but it_s almost certain to mean disappointment in others.

Go to Dinneyland and Uni-reversal studios! Go to Hollywood and Vine to see all the main attractions and you may as well stop off and see Mann_s Chinese Theater and Hollywood Squares (If they are still there).
Six Flags is another goodie you may want to take in, if you have the time. You only live once! Go for all the gusto! :D
Well if you want to go backpacking in the mountains in uncharted territory I am sure you could find some guides or docents to lead the way. I would not want to venture out there in the wilds by myself... ooh!

Go see my friend Carole in San Diego.