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  1. How to spend your first visit to Yosemite National Park

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  4. Everything you need to know about visiting Yosemite National Park

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  5. 11 Awesome Things To Do in Yosemite National Park

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  1. Plan Your Visit

    Pack your patience: millions of people visit Yosemite from April through October. Yosemite Valley is the main destination for most visitors but there are many places to go in the park. Early birds avoid traffic! From spring through fall, arrive in the park before or after peak hours (before 9 am and after 5 pm) to avoid delays and traffic ...

  2. How to spend your first visit to Yosemite National Park

    Yosemite National Park: hiking the Valley. In the valley, park your car for the day and ride the free visitor shuttle buses to avoid traffic jams. Be sure to arrive early, as parking lots may fill up as soon as 9am. From convenient shuttle stops, it's an easy stroll right up to the base of double-tiered Yosemite Falls, the continent's highest ...

  3. Yosemite Itinerary: Ultimate First Time Visitor Guide (1, 2 & 3 Day

    In summary, you should visit Yosemite National Park in California because it is a natural wonder perfect for everyone! Yosemite National Park Factfile. Address: PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 Website: nps.gov/yose Phone: (209) 372-0200 Park Hours: All day, every day

  4. A Complete Guide to Visiting Yosemite National Park

    Cycling the Valley Loop. Yosemite's breathtaking valley is home to one of the best (and flattest) multi-use bike paths in the national park system. BYO-bicycle or rent one at Curry Village ...

  5. Explore Yosemite National Park: Your Ultimate Itinerary & Guide!

    While incredible to see, keep a safe distance and give all wild animals plenty of room. Stay 100 yards away from bears and at least 25 yards away from all other animals. However, bear spray is not allowed in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Entrance Fees. Yosemite National Park charges an entrance fee to enter.

  6. Basic Information

    Yosemite National Park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery, including high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, and a large wilderness.Millions of people visit Yosemite each year to experience its beauty and its many opportunities for enjoyment.. Learn some tips for a fun visit to Yosemite.; Check out Yosemite's current conditions and weather ...

  7. Everything you need to know about visiting Yosemite National Park

    The best times to visit Yosemite National Park. Image by Leslie Harvey. Yosemite is open year-round, but the high season is undoubtedly the summer. Legions of families and international visitors on summer break flock to the park in the summer months. Of course, this can mean some pretty crushing crowds. In fact, one of the major reasons my own ...

  8. Yosemite

    Yosemite. Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows ...

  9. Things To Know Before You Come

    Here, you can find tips to help you plan your trip, including: How to get around Yosemite, including information about public transportation and tire chain use (if you're visiting October through April) Safety, public health, and park regulations. Pets. Accessibility for people with disabilities. Bears and food storage and what to do if you see ...

  10. Official Guide for Yosemite First-Timers

    When to Visit Yosemite The serenity that winter brings to Yosemite National Park is unmatched by any other season. Yosemite is a four-season destination, with magic sprinkled over each quarter - yet most visitors choose to visit in the summer. School is out, international travelers are taking their extended California tour, we get it.

  11. Guide to Yosemite National Park: Best Things to Do + Map

    At Yosemite National Park, you can see and experience a wild variety of things - giant sequoias, black bears, the highest waterfall in North America, and some of the best hiking routes in the California Sierras, to name a few. It is the epitome of experiencing real American outdoor culture first hand.

  12. The Ultimate Yosemite Guide, from a National Park Aficionado

    Yosemite National Park is located in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The park covers an area of about 1,200 square miles and is primarily located in Mariposa County but extends into Tuolumne and Madera counties as well. It's about four hours from San Francisco, three hours from Sacramento, and eight hours from Las Vegas.

  13. The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park

    Drive the Valley Floor Loop. Driving the Valley Floor Loop is a fantastic way to see a range of Yosemite's most famous sights. Visitors can stop at Yosemite Falls (option to walk the 1-mile Lower Yosemite Falls trail), El Capitan Meadow, Sentinel Bridge, Valley View, and various other pull-offs along the way.

  14. Best Times to Visit Yosemite National Park

    Popular Times to Visit Yosemite National Park Average Tourist Volumes Tourism volume is estimated based on in-market destination search query interest from Google and on travel.usnews.com in 2015 ...

  15. An Epic 2 Days in Yosemite

    Where is Yosemite National Park? Yosemite National Park is located in central California, just east of San Francisco. Since it is far from major airports, most people will visit a major city, rent a car and road trip to the park. When mapping how far the airport is to Yosemite, make sure you plug Yosemite VALLEY into your maps, not Yosemite ...

  16. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

    Today, we share the things to know before you go to Yosemite National Park including: when to visit Yosemite, Yosemite need to know tips and where to stay in...

  17. Getting to Yosemite National Park

    With a little planning, it's easy to get to Yosemite National Park from anywhere in the world. Travelers that fly to California can rent a car in San Francisco (4 hours away) or Sacramento (3 hours away). The public roads are maintained year-round—except for the eastern entrance on Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park).

  18. Top Things Must See and Do in Yosemite National Park

    In this video, we are going to share with you a Yosemite National Park Travel plan that would be perfect for a 1-day visit. These recommendations are based o...

  19. Things to Do in Yosemite National Park

    This year we are working with Visit Yosemite Madera County to bring you all the best info on the park, Oakhurst, Bass Lake, and the surrounding area!We will be sharing a ton of tips and tools for ...

  20. Yosemite Guide

    The Yosemite Guide contains information about trip planning, activities, scheduled events, and hours of operations for different facilities and services. You will receive a copy of the Yosemite Guide when you enter the park. All scheduled programs are listed in our calendar. We have some additional information about special programs, such as ...

  21. April 8th Travel to Yosemite

    Re: April 8th Travel to Yosemite. Apr 6, 2024, 10:32 PM. Save. The Big Oak Flat/Highway 120 west entrance reopened today Saturday 4/6/24 at 12noon. As of about 5pm today, Yosemite NP was advising visitors to expect snowy/icy conditions inside the park for the next few days.

  22. This Is the No. 1 'Hidden Gem' National Park in the U.S ...

    These are the top 9 hidden gem national parks in the U.S., according to Google. Redwood National Park. Yellowstone National Park Gateway Garden. Isle Royale National Park. Katmai National Park and ...

  23. Visiting in Spring

    August 17 through October 27: A reservation is required from 5 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (September 2 and October 14). Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 5 am and 4 pm. If you are planning to visit after peak hours, please do not arrive before 4 pm; vehicles blocking roads will be ...

  24. What is the most visited national park in the US? Answers to your

    The least visited national park is Gates of the Arctic in Alaska, which drew 11,045 visitors last year even though there are no roads to get there."Even for Alaska, Gates of the Arctic is sort ...

  25. Places To Go

    Hidden in Yosemite National Park's peaceful northwest corner, Hetch Hetchy Valley is a treasure worth visiting in all seasons. Glacier Point. ... The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs. Rock Formations. Over eons, rivers and glaciers somehow carved 3,000 feet into solid granite to create Yosemite ...