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  • Weather Wise, Yosemite National Park

    1. Weather Wise

    Temperatures in April can range between 32 (freezing) and 66 (relatively pleasant), but the weather can go from gorgeous to dangerous in a matter of an hour - very unpredictable, still, in April....   more
  • Hikes / Trails, Yosemite National Park

    2. Hikes / Trails

    After a lengthy break and snack, we pushed further up the trail with the crowds thinning out considerably. We reached the Little Yosemite Valley Campground in no time but had been told we would have...   more
  • Water Ways, Yosemite National Park

    3. Water Ways

    Yosemite's beauty is a sight to see for yourself. El Capitan and Half Dome are very impressive but the waterways are probably one of the big draws for visitors. Be advised that during late summer and...   more
  • Park Views, Yosemite National Park

    4. Park Views

    The whole persona of the park is the amazing scenery. Most of the time one is trying to get to a vantage point so one can take a picture that will capture in some small way the amazing waterfalls and...   more
  • Water Falls, Yosemite National Park

    5. Water Falls

    "There is so much water coming over them after all time record snowfalls that Bridal Veil, one of the two most popular, is unobtainable unless you wish to partake in a shower that starts 100 meters...   more
  • Giant Sequoia, Yosemite National Park

    6. Giant Sequoia

    I remember when I was a child in the 1970's, I dreamed of going to California and driving in a car through a giant redwood tree. On the east coast of the U.S., that was one of the stock travel images...   more
  • Information / Sources, Yosemite National Park

    7. Information / Sources

    Yosemite is located in Mariposa (trans. Butterfly) County and covers 1, 189 square miles. It has a vast area of wilderness that is virtually untouched and uninhabited. . Three million people visit...   more
  • Domes, Yosemite National Park

    8. Domes

    Since there wasn't enough time to hike to the top of Half Dome, this would have to suffice for mountain (or dome) climbing on this trip. Unlike the granite rocks which often shift as you're walking...   more
  • Controlled Burning Program, Yosemite National Park

    9. Controlled Burning Program

    One of the more controversial National Parks Service initiatives is the controlled burning program. This program was started because after some historic and...   more
  • Rules about Pets in Yosemite, Yosemite National Park

    10. Rules about Pets in Yosemite

    Pets--dogs and cats-- can be brought into Yosemite Valley, but not into the alpine regions. Pets must always be leashed and can only be walked along the asphalt...   more
  • general info, Yosemite National Park

    11. general info

    thanks for instant and to the point replywe have taken a 6 day tour of Tours 4 fun this starts from lasvega and ends at LA after yosemite we have to go from...   more
  • Wildlife from a Distance, Yosemite National Park

    12. Wildlife from a Distance

    Sometimes you get a glimpse of the local wildlife -- from a safe distance.We were in the Yosemite Shuttle, leaving the village, when the driver announced,...   more
  • all to myself, Yosemite National Park

    13. all to myself

    The next morning was like a dream. Instead of looking for clear weather, I marched towards it with faith, crossing a small group of deer on my way out of...   more
  • Suggested activities in November for parents!, Yosemite National Park

    14. Suggested activities in November for parents!

    There's plenty of nature to be seen that's fairly easily accessed on the Valley Floor, particularly in November when the crowds will be thinned out (except for...   more
  • Mercedes River, Yosemite National Park

    15. Mercedes River

    The Merced River originates in Yosemite National Park on the crest of the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 11,000 feet. The river flows wild and undammed until...   more
  • Wildlife, Yosemite National Park

    16. Wildlife

    Another amazing thing about Yosemite is that the sense of freedom implies that you must be prepared to unusual ``encounters`` Squirrels, Chipmonks and, why not,...   more
  • California Ground Squirrel, Yosemite National Park

    17. California Ground Squirrel

    As I was walking to Yosemite Falls, I came across this friendly critter, The California Ground Squirrel. It wasn't shy at all and posed at my feet for several...   more
  • Is this a Mule Deer?, Yosemite National Park

    18. Is this a Mule Deer?

    As we pulled into our hotel parking lot and scrambled out of the car one night, we saw this female mule deer making a snack of flowers growing around the...   more
  • The Western Gray Squirrel, Yosemite National Park

    19. The Western Gray Squirrel

    The woods were full of these tree loving creatures, the Western Gray Squirrel. Note it's full bushy tail. I snapped a photo of this little guy near Lower...   more
  • The Steller's Jay, Yosemite National Park

    20. The Steller's Jay

    We saw the Steller's Jay all throughout Yosemite, their bright blue feathers standing out against the deep green forest canopy. I thought they were beautiful...   more
  • Groveland - Yosemite's northwestern gateway, Yosemite National Park

    21. Groveland - Yosemite's northwestern gateway

    My favorite thing about Groveland is it's home to the Iron Door Saloon, California's oldest bar. I didn't stop here on my way out of the park, but my friends...   more
  • Mariposa - Western Gateway to Yosemite, Yosemite National Park

    22. Mariposa - Western Gateway to Yosemite

    Mariposa, Spanish for "butterfly," has a population of over 1,000 people and serves as the main western gateway to Yosemite. Mariposa is the seat of Mariposa...   more
  • (Historical) facts - 3 Million tourists!, Yosemite National Park

    23. (Historical) facts - 3 Million tourists!

    * The Half Dome (2695m) is the best evidence of the immense forces, which created Yosemite;* The Sequoia Tree (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) is the largest living...   more
  • Budweiser - King of all Beers?, Yosemite National Park

    24. Budweiser - King of all Beers?

    Let’s make no secret of it. We both like a nice cold glass of beer. Being abroad is always a challenge to find a beer we like, which reflects our taste of...   more
  • Entrance Fees, Yosemite National Park

    25. Entrance Fees

    The Vehicle pass is $20 for 7 days. It is always a good idea to purchase that yearly National Parks Pass for $50. This pass will get you into any National Park...   more

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The Incomparable Valley (and Park)

 Yosemite is one of the most lauded natural areas in the United States, and for a good reason. It's granite walls, lakes, thousand-foot waterfalls, domes, spires, meadows, and giant trees definitely...... 

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Yosemite in a day

 A park ranger was asked during an interview what he would do if he only had one day to spend in Yosemite, and he responded, "I'd weep." Easy for him to say, as he gets paid to spend his days there. I,... 

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On Becoming Part of the Food Chain: Yosemite

 Yosemite joins perhaps only Yellowstone in pedigree when it comes to US National Parks. Part of the young nation's psyche from their inception in the late 1800s, they were grand proof that new ideas... 

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Yosemite National Park

 I lived in California back in the late '80s and early '90s and never made it to Yosemite, so when my friend Gina and I were trying to decide what to do with a couple extra days on a visit to San... 

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The Glacial Beauty of Yosemite National Park

 While visiting the San Francisco area, we made a point of adding Yosemite National Park to our itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed this magnificent national park and were amazed by its beauty. The... 

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