The US Geological Survey maintains stream gages with realtime data along the Merced River just above and below Yosemite Valley. Lupin, Chinese Lantern, and Owl's Clover are very showy at lower elevations. Dogwoods have just started to bloom. A few bears are active in Yosemite Valley, with incidents occuring in campgrounds and parking lots. A bear is also active day and night in Hetch Hetchy Valley.
Mosquitos are still small in numbers in Yosemite Valley.
No definite opening date has been set for the Tuolumne Meadows or White Wolf Lodges. Reservations are available up to 366 days in advance, visit Yosemite Concession Services Corporation's web site for more information. Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, and Camp 4 are open. Reservations are required in advance for the Pines Campgrounds. Reservations are available up to 5 months in advance, visit our camping web page for more information.