Yosemite National Park Vacation Planner

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Yosemite national park vacation planner.

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. Top ten things to do on your yosemite park vacation including view a waterfall see black bears and top sights like half dome. Explore gateways surrounding the park. Yosemite scenic wonders vacation rentals vacation homes cabins and condominium lodging many within the gates of yosemite.

If your vacation plans include more than two national parks in a year ask for an annual pass. An icon of america s majestic natural beauty california s yosemite national park welcomes millions of visitors each year drawn to its dramatic waterfalls giant sequoias abundant wildlife and awe inspiring cliffs like half dome and el capitan. Our vacation planner guide is full of great tips and ideas of things to do in yosemite and mariposa county. During national parks week in april entry fees are waived in more than 100 parks nationwide including yosemite national park.

Yosemite national park is in the sierra nevada mountains on the east side of california. Download vacation planner pdf. Vacation rentals on private land inside the park are available in wawona and foresta and outside the park in yosemite west. Almost due east of san francisco it s a four hour drive from there and about six hours drive from los angeles.

The yosemite valley is where you ll find half dome el capitan and many other famous sights. Upper pines campground at 50 capacity and wawona horse camp are open. Start planning your yosemite vacation today by clicking below to download the digital version of the planner. If you re planning a yosemite vacation these resources will help you plan your trip like a pro.

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 valley lodge curry village at 50 capacity and the ahwahnee are open. Yosemite national park loop. The yosemite conservancy bookstore specializes in the very best yosemite guides maps and books.

You ll enjoy it a lot more if you stop and walk even if it s only a little distance from the road. Is public transportation available. The yosemite national park entry fee is charged per vehicle and is good for seven days. The grand valley since 1864.

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. Every visitor must see yosemite s greatest hits as gediman calls them the iconic landmarks of wood water and stone that define the park.