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Yosemite Valley: Yosemite Valley - the heart of Yosemite
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  • Updated By JanPeter74 on April 20, 2004
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  • Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View viewpoint - Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite Valley from Tunnel
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    by JanPeter74
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    Yosemite Valley is a rather compact area, that can be seen as the heart of Yosemite National Park. Without putting the rest of Yosemite behind, this is the part of the park where the "main attractions" can be found; either in the valley or close to the valley. Pay attention that the road into the valley is a one-way ring road.

    In the picture you see Yosemite Valley from the viewpoint at "Tunnel View". The steep rock to the left is "El Capitan" and in the back you can see "Half Dome".

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  • Directions: Southside Drive
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    Yosemite Valley: Yosemite Valley
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  • Updated By travelgirl3 on December 1, 2004
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    Your first glimpse of the view down Yosemite Valley will leave you breathless. In the centre of course is Half Dome, flanked by El Capitain on the left and the 3 Brothers on the right.

    With over 800 miles of wilderness trails meandering through the Valley and up the peaks, you're sure to find one to suit your abilities.

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  • Directions: Southside Drive
  • Website: http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

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    Yosemite Valley: Valley view from the tunnel .. excellent
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  • Updated By frank_delargy on December 23, 2004
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  • Yosemite Valley from the tunnel - Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite Valley from the
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    by frank_delargy
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    If you drive in from the south you will enter Yosemite Valley through a tunnel. The view as you come through this tunnel is spectacular in any season. If you came in from any other direction, you should go up to the tunnel to check it out.

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  • Directions: Southside Drive
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    Yosemite Valley: Yosemite Valley
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  • By shivan on September 20, 2004
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    Yosemite Valley
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    At the center of the Yosemite National Park, lies the Yosemite Valley.
    This valley is the heart of the park itself.
    About 30 miles from the entrance, this is a quiet valley that lies at about 2000 meters of altitude.
    In the valley there are some structures as the visitors center, some bungalows and some nice shops and restaurants.
    Some trails start from here towards the rest of the park.

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  • Directions: Southside Drive
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    Yosemite Valley: The park
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  • By shivan on September 20, 2004
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    Yosemite Valley
    by shivan
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    The Yosemite National Park is the most visited park in the United States of America.
    More than three million people come to visit it every year.
    Passes, that cost 20 dollars, will last for one week.
    It is possible to buy a pass for all the park at the cost of 50 dollars. We did not make it, but it has been a mistake. It depends on how many parks you plan to visit.

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  • Directions: Southside Drive
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    Yosemite Valley: Merced River
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  • By shivan on September 20, 2004
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    Merced River
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    The Merced River (strange name for a river, actually) runs through the Yosemite Valley, and most of the rest of the Yosemite National Park, painting lovely corners like this.
    In addition to the loveliness of the environment, the river itself is easily accessible from the road, many visitors love to stop to take a break or feel the cold water.

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    Yosemite Valley: The High Sierra
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  • Updated By zrim on October 29, 2003
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  • the backcountry can be spectacular - Yosemite National Park
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    All of the activity and bustle is centered in the Yosemite Valley. There are several hotels and countless camping spots in the valley. Each day car after car and bus after bus arrives with an endless supply of gawking visitors. The best way to get away from the crowds--take the road less traveled. If you are willing to spend the four hours or so that it takes to traverse the Tioga Road, you will not only gain new perspectives on this fascinating rugged countryside, but you will leave the throngs behind. True, you will never be in complete solitude where blacktop runs its course, but until you are ready to take the ten day backpack trip to the truly remote areas, the Tioga Road will give a semblance of wilderness.

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    Yosemite Valley: Yosemite by Moonlight is just amazing!! (main tip)
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  • Updated By MarvintheMartian on February 13, 2004
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  • Just incredible - book accom early! - Yosemite National Park
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    by MarvintheMartian
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    I was luck enough to be staying in Yosemite during a full moon and when the Perseids Meteor shower was just starting.

    The guides in Yosemite organise tours on their trolley buses starting quite late during the full moon period and I would recommend getting on one of these tours - well worth the money! Most tours leave from Yosemite Lodge.

    This photo was taken at the Mountain Tunnel View with my camera shutter open for 15 seconds - even them not enough!

    This is just a fantastic place to visit - put it on your list straight away!

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    Yosemite Valley: Yosemite Valley
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  • By Easty on June 24, 2003
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    Yosemite Valley
    by Easty
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    The view from the Yosemite Valley of the monoliths is the reason you go to Yosemite Park. It is just monolith after monolith. A truely awesome site. I just love the flatness of the valley next to the massive cliffs of the nearby monoliths.

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    Yosemite Valley: Arch Rock - right past the entrance
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  • By annk on June 8, 2005
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    Arch Rock
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    Right past the west entrance gate on Route 140 lies the tunnel-like Arch Rock. Unfortunately there is no place to park to take a photo of these massive leaning rocks so I decided to scan an old time postcard. Shown is a vintage touring car driving through. Since our lodging was in El Portal, we passed through the arch many times while visiting the park.

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  • Directions: Route 140 at the west entrance
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