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Summary of Easy Hiking Trails in Yosemite Valley Mirror Lake Hike Bridalveil Fall Hike Lower Yosemite Falls Hike Vernal Fall Footbridge Hike Sentinel and Cook’s Meadow Hike Mirror Lake Hike 2 miles round trip to Mirror Lake and back, starting at 4,000 ft with a 100 ft elevation gain The trailhead is at Shuttle Stop…
Yosemite Valley Guide Summary Iconic Points of Interest Sights and Things to Do Food and Lodging Getting Around the Valley Yosemite Valley is what most visitors think of when they say “Yosemite.” Seven miles long and one mile wide at its broadest, its glacier-carved granite walls are near vertical, hemming it in with mile-high cliffs….
Summary of Camping Options Near Yosemite National Park Groveland Camping Highway 41 Camping Highway 140 Camping Camping Around Tioga Pass Most Yosemite visitors want to camp inside the national park. This is a good idea, and camping in the national park campgrounds saves time on driving around. However, the sad truth is that Yosemite doesn’t…
Visit Yosemite National Park: A One-Day Guide Introduction to Yosemite’s Natural Beauty Essential Tips for a Memorable Day Trip Estimated Time for Your Adventure Long-time Yosemite naturalist Carl Sharsmith was once asked what he would do if he only had a day to see Yosemite. “Madam,” he replied, “I’d sit by the Merced River and…
1. Overview of Tuolumne Meadows Tuolumne Meadows is perhaps Yosemite Valley’s best-kept secret, overshadowed in size and popularity by the nearby famous valley. Many Yosemite visitors spend all their time in the Valley, neglecting to explore Tuolumne Meadows. 2. Visiting Tuolumne Meadows However, while you’re in the Yosemite area, Tuolumne Meadows is definitely a trip…
Yosemite Camping Reservations Guide When Do You Need Yosemite Camping Reservations? How to Make Yosemite Camping Reservations Getting Ready to Make Reservations You Can Camp at Yosemite Without Reservations Checking In If you’ve tried and failed before, Yosemite camping reservations may seem like an impossible task to accomplish. One of America’s most beloved national parks…
Summary Best in Yosemite Valley Best Value for Money – Evergreen Lodge The Most Amenities – Tenaya Lodge Best on Highway 140 – Yosemite View Lodge Best for Families and Friendly Groups Cheapest Option – Tent Cabins Best Hotels in Yosemite The hotels listed below are the best in their category for the Yosemite area….
Summary Overview of Tioga Pass Best Scenic Stops Accessing Tioga Pass When is it Open? Overview of Tioga Pass Tioga Pass serves as a passageway rather than a destination in itself. Standing at an impressive 9,941 feet above sea level, it connects Yosemite Valley with eastern California. The journey across Tioga Pass is considered one…
Summary Yosemite Falls Bridalveil Fall Horsetail Fall Sentinel Falls Ribbon Fall Nevada Fall Vernal Falls Wapama Falls Chilnualna Falls Waterfalls are a prominent part of the Yosemite landscape, cascading over glacier-carved cliffs into the valley below. Some waterfalls flow year-round, although the volume can vary significantly. In spring, melting snow fills these streams, and during…
Summary Why Visit Glacier Point What to Expect Hiking to Glacier Point Getting to Glacier Point Glacier Point Schedule and Closures Visiting Glacier Point, Yosemite Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Don’t get all excited when you read Glacier Point, thinking there’s a glacier in Yosemite National Park. There used to be one, but that was…
Summary of El Capitan Geological Formation Cultural Significance Climbing Legacy 1. Geological Formation El Capitan is one of Yosemite’s most iconic features and a celebrated climb for mountaineers worldwide. This 3,000-foot-tall granite cliff in Yosemite Valley, California, began its formation approximately 220 million years ago, resulting from the collision of tectonic plates. The magma from…
Yosemite National Park Closure Due to Flooding Starting Friday, April 28 at 10 p.m., a majority of Yosemite National Park will temporarily close due to forecasted flooding caused by snowmelt. Impact of Closure The Yosemite Valley closure is currently planned through May 3; however, the park may extend this if necessary. Visitors with reservations for…