I'm going to California in September. My rough plan is this:
9/12-16 LA (friends/family)
9/17-18 Visalia(family)-Sequoia
9/18-23 SF-Yosemite-SF loop - a friend in SF will probably go with me
I have no idea what to do with my time in Yosemite. I'm pretty sure all the reserved camping sites are booked. I'm fine with primitive camping, but I don't know what options there are. I know there are some first come, first serve sites - but not how many or where.
Pretty much all I know about Yosemite is Half Dome, which I have no interest in climbing (due to the popularity of it, etc.). I'm interested in a couple nice day hikes, and possibly backpacking into the backcountry for a night - especially if it means access to particularly awesome views and available camp sites.
I'm just beginning my research. It looks like it'll be $30 for Sequoia and $30 for Yosemite just to drive my car in.
I'm guessing my route will look something like this:
Any tips, suggestions, info would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I don't know where to start. I loved all my hiking in the PNW... show me what Yosemite has to offer!