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Yosemite National Park |
The park is located in the central Sierra Nevada of California and lies 150 miles east of San Francisco |
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| Yosemite National Park has long been known for its rugged beauty and unique geography and houses the fifth tallest waterfall in the world. You are sure to find your favorite outdoor adventure here where visitors can go backpacking, fishing, mountaineering, day hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, bird watching, boating, kayaking, rafting, swimming, rock climbing, skiing, both down hill and cross-country, snowshoeing, biking and horseback riding. Check below for further information on Yosemite National Park.
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Uniqueness - Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. In 1984, Congress designated over 95% of Yosemi... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The park is open 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. Visitor centers are located in Yosemite Valley (open year-round) and Tuolumne Meadows (summer only). Information stations are located in Wawona (s... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Indian people have lived in the Yosemite region for as long as 8,000 years. By the mid-nineteenth century, when native residents had their first contact with non-Indian people, they were primarily of ... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The geology of Yosemite is characterized by granitic rocks and remnants of older rock. A very long time ago, the Sierra Nevada was uplifted and then tilted to form its relatively gentle western slopes... (click here for more)
Flora - The plants of Yosemite National Park are diverse and complex and are a significant part of the exquisite beauty and biological diversity of the park. There are 800 miles of trails in Yosemite, which p... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - There are numerous waterfalls to enjoy hiking to and viewing. Bridalveil Fall (620 ft). Flows all year and is often the first waterfall seen by visitors entering the park. In spring it thunders; durin... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - The park's 1980 General Management Plan outlines the purpose, goals, and objectives of Yosemite National Park. The plan gives two primary purposes for Yosemite National Park. The first is preservation... (click here for more)
Weather - Yosemite National Park experiences a Mediterranean climate with typically long, hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation amounts vary from 36 inches (915 mm) at 4,000 feet (1200 m) elevation to 50 ... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - When planning a trip to Yosemite, it is wise to keep in mind the changing seasons for the timing of your visit will affect many different aspects of your plans: the weight of the clothing you bring; c... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Yosemite has more than 300 species of vertebrate animals, and 85 of these are native mammals. Many of Yosemite's mammals, like mule deer and gray squirrels, are fairly common and can be readily seen e... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Feeding wildlife, either intentionally or not, both encourages unnatural and potentially dangerous behavior and disrupts normal ecological processes. Keep your distance from animals, even if they appr... (click here for more)
Fees - Entrance fees for cars are $20.00 for 7 days. Cash, personal checks, traveler's checks, and credit cards are accepted. Individuals (on bus, motorcycle, bicycle, or foot) are $10.00 for 7 days.
Th... (click here for more)
Camping - There are thirteen campgrounds in Yosemite National Park. Camping reservations for up to seven of these campgrounds are available five months in advance. From April through September, reservations are... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Death Valley National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Devils Postpile National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument,... (click here for more)
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