Yosemite/Lake Tahoe Questions
 

My husband and I are planning a trip to Yosemite and the Lake Tahoe area for the first week in September. I'm looking for any recommendations on B&B's in either area. I've looked at the reviews however am looking for personal recommendations. <BR> <BR>Also, our tirp is 1 week long, possibly 10 days. Any opinions on how long we should stay in each place? We want to make sure we have enough time in Yosemite so that we don't feel rushed. <BR> <BR>Thanks!

In response to you question about how much time to spend in each place, the length of your Yosemite stay would greatly depend on what activities you anticipate doing. If you planning on hiking, then I would certainly urge a stay of at least 4-5 days. Just to "see the sights," then 3 days would probably be your minimum. YOu're going at great time of the year, as you'll avoid the major crowds of the summer.

2-3 days in Lake Tahoe is more than enough time, the rest in Yosemite. There is so much more to see and do in Yosemite!

A few more questions: People on the forum have posted about the "long" drive into the valley when staying outside the park. What do they mean by long? Are there other things to see, ot hikes to take along the way down into the valley?

It really depends where you are staying outside Yosemite. We stayed at the Yosemite View Lodge just outside the park. It was actually closer to the valley than several of the in-park lodgings, and we found it most convenient for access to park and its many pleasures.

I second the recommendation forthe Yosemite View Lodge. We could not get into any of the Park lodgings but this was about a 10 minute scenic drive from th valley. We really liked it. If anyone chooses to stay there, pay the higher price for a room that overlooks the river. It is quite spectacular in spring, early summer when the river is flowing rapidly. Yosemite is incredible and we found that 3 - 4 days was not enough. <BR> <BR>Also second the recommendation for longer in Yosemite than Lake Tahoe. We stayed in South Lake Tahoe at the Inn by the Lake which was pleasant but we were very unimpressed with that area. I thought that the northern areas of the lake were more attractive and less tacky. But it depends what you are looking for.

you'll be driving from sfo more than likely, which will be a good 5 hour drive + fair amount of snake-y road the last 1 hour or so to yosemite - trust me, you'll be tired - tahoe is shorter, maybe 4 hours? south lake tahoe is gambling & shows, but you can take a drive up the west side for some fairly rigorous hiking, or simply enjoy the drive, which is pretty - n. tahoe is more ski oriented, but in sept. can rent an inner tube and float down a very cold stream, which can be fun - go on web and simply spell tahoe, northtahoe, etc with a www. infront and .com behind and you'll find something - would advise spending whole time in one or the other, if only 7 days; 10 days would work if you went to both - good luck -

Sorry, Gary, but Tahoe can't compare to Yosemite! <BR>And as far as driving time, it's closer to 4 than 5 hours from SFO, at least that's how long it took us (and we weren't speeding).