Hiking trails here you can traipse beside meadows on a glacier carved valley floor or in the mariposa grove of giant sequoias then clamber beside thunderous waterfalls.
Yosemite national park vacation planner.
Our vacation planner guide is full of great tips and ideas of things to do in yosemite and mariposa county.
The grand valley since 1864.
The yosemite national park entry fee is charged per vehicle and is good for seven days.
Many of our titles are written by park based experts making them some of the most comprehensive resources you will have.
During national parks week in april entry fees are waived in more than 100 parks nationwide including yosemite national park.
Is public transportation available.
The yosemite conservancy bookstore specializes in the very best yosemite guides maps and books.
Almost due east of san francisco it s a four hour drive from there and about six hours drive from los angeles.
Yosemite national park loop.
Take a hike or opt for a nice long walk on some easy yosemite day hikes for something more challenging there s a complete list of hikes at the national park website.
The yosemite valley is where you ll find half dome el capitan and many other famous sights.
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Explore gateways surrounding the park.
If your vacation plans include more than two national parks in a year ask for an annual pass.
You ll enjoy it a lot more if you stop and walk even if it s only a little distance from the road.
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Yosemite scenic wonders vacation rentals vacation homes cabins and condominium lodging many within the gates of yosemite.
Books and maps to help you plan your trip.
Every visitor must see yosemite s greatest hits as gediman calls them the iconic landmarks of wood water and stone that define the park.
Top ten things to do on your yosemite park vacation including view a waterfall see black bears and top sights like half dome.
From easily accessible roadside viewpoints and short flat and mostly wheelchair accessible paved paths in yosemite valley gaze at the towering city sized boulder that is half dome nervously watch the climbers hanging.
If you re planning a yosemite vacation these resources will help you plan your trip like a pro.
Yosemite national park is in the sierra nevada mountains on the east side of california.
Yosemite valley lodge curry village at 50 capacity and the ahwahnee are open.
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