See what the experts are saying about Yosemite National Park. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Encompassing almost 750,000 acres and 1,169 square miles, the majority of Yosemite National Park is designated as wilderness area. Yet most visitors will find themselves in three relatively developed areas of the park: Yosemite Valley, Southe... Continue reading »
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History
The incredible beauty of Yosemite began about 130 million years ago when a 400-mile fault line, along what is now the eastern edge of the Sierras, broke lose, and the ground on the western side was forced up to heights of over 10,000 feet. Du... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Reservations within the park for everything from campgrounds to the luxurious and historic Awahnee Lodge can, and probably should, be made as far as a full year in advance. Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Village There are seven hotels or... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Generally, when people visit Yosemite National Park, their goal is to experience the spectacular scenery and see at least some of the Park's world-famous sights. Lots of people take tours, many come in cars for the day, and others camp and ba... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Entertainment in Yosemite National Park has a different meaning than it does in a city. In fact, visitors come to Yosemite to get away from nightclubs, concerts and crowded bars. Here, you will most likely find yourself singing around a campf... Continue reading »
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Tours
First-time visitors to the park will want to venture to all three districts: Yosemite Valley, Southern Yosemite and Wawona, and the Tioga Road/Tuolumne Meadows region. Exploring by car is advisable, considering that the terrain can be rather... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Fresno/Yosemite International Airport (FAT) +1 559 621 4500 http://www.fresno.gov/flyfresno FAT is located approximately one hour from the Southern entrance of Yosemite National Park and services the following air... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Yosemite National Park State: California Country: United States Yosemite by the Numbers: Population: 265 Elevation: Ranges from 2000 feet to over 13,000 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 37.9 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 6... Continue reading »
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Introduction
California's Sierra Nevada imposes rugged features on a state that many associate with sandy beaches and palm trees. It's a mountain range of great beauty, hidden amid harsh wilderness, and nowhere is the terrain more dramatic than in Yosemit... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Ahwahnee Dining Room in Yosemite Valley: No surprise here -- it's a knockout feast. Every course is almost worth its weight in gold, which is about what it'll cost you, too. Mountain Room Restaurant in Yosemite Valley: Some people like... Continue reading »
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The best camping
The Best Car Campgrounds North Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley: Smaller and slightly more isolated than neighboring campgrounds, North Pines offers a true forest camping experience that makes it the most enjoyable of Yosemite Valley's... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
The Best Day Hikes Vernal Fall in Yosemite: A must-see for anyone with the stamina. It's just 3 miles round-trip if you follow the Mist Trail, but it requires a strong heart and enough gumption to make the last quarter-mile, ascending 500... Continue reading »
Yosemite National Park Travel Experiences
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Yosemite KOA - July 3rd
We arrived really hot from the long drive up the big mountain to KOA in Mariposa. We immediately set up the trailor and jumped in t... Continue reading »
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The first full day in Yosemite
After waking up at 5:30am, we jumped in the car and headed to Tuolumne Meadows to get our wilderness permits. We managed to get a permit... Continue reading »
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Yosemite!
We loved visiting Yosemite National Park! Though overcrowded and overdeveloped, the park is just beautiful. Some of the most... Continue reading »
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Sleeping with the Bears
My husband and I started off on our roadtrip early Saturday morning in at the end of June. Traveling from San Jose to toward the park, w... Continue reading »
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To Ten Lakes and then home
After getting a needed good night sleep we woke up and got our oatmeal on -- I must say that instant oatmeal tastes 100 times better on a... Continue reading »
Popular Yosemite National Park Things to Do
- Tunnel View
- Bridalveil Falls Day Hike
- John Muir Vernal Falls Mist Trail Hike
- Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
- Top of Half Dome Hike
- Glacier Point Trail Hike
- Indian Village of Ahwahnee
- Mirror Lake Day Hike
- O'Shaughnessy Dam
- Wawona Golf Course
