What to Bring to Yosemite in the Fall

A couple of times per year I take my family and sometimes a larger group and head to Yosemite for the weekend. We usually go in the early spring or fall to avoid the crowds.

It's surprising how many adults don't know what to bring to stay warm so I am including a list here for KroBlog readers to refer to when packing for a weekend adventure of tent camping at Curry Village:

- sleeping bag - bring a warm one as it will be in the low 40's at night. the tents have beds, sheets, pillows, and wool blankets, but it's my experience that you will need the extra warmth at night. we will have 6 tents and only 3 will have heating.
- flash lights - bring one per person in your family
- clothes - it's only a two day trip, but i would bring 3 or 4 sets for the kids. there's lots of dirt and there's a river. so here's the list: socks, sneakers (two pair if you have em), sandals, shorts, thongs, swim suit, pants, tshirts, sweat shirts, warm jacket, gloves, stocking hat, baseball hat, pajamas
- gear - toothbrush, tooth paste, soap, towel, hand towel, day pack or two, sun block, water bottle, sunglasses (if you wear them)
- other optional stuff/ideas - bikes, jogger, snacks (I will have PLENTY, but if you have something you like, then bring it!), hiking boots, bandana, pocket knife, books, toys, balls, bats, shovel, bucket

There is a big communal shower (bring thongs if you like) for brushing teeth and showers, etc...If you forget anything, there's a little store there with lots of supplies.

I hope this is helpful this spring when heading to Yosemite to see the water falls.