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Yosemite National Park Travel Guide |
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| Telephone: (209) 372-0200 |
Although most of Yosemite's 3.5 million annual visitors focus on the 7 square mile area of Yosemite Valley with its spectacular waterfalls, impressive granite cliffs, and abundant wildlife, the entire park stretches across 1,200 square miles, with thousands of lakes, ponds, streams, and giant sequoia trees. The 350 miles of roads and 800 miles of trails hardly begin to allow people to explore the vast area that makes up Yosemite.
The scenery resulted from centuries of glaciers carving valleys through the granite rock, as well as the streams and rivers that still run through the park. Some of the most popular landmarks are Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Bridalveil Fall. The Park ranges in elevation from 549 meters (1,800 ft.) to 3,900 meters (13,000 ft.), encompassing 5 very different vegetation zones, each with its own distinctive mix of plants. Yosemite is also teeming with animals, with more than 150 species of birds, almost 3 dozen species of reptiles and amphibians, and over 90 species of mammals (including American black bears).
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[ Activities ] |
| Activities in Yosemite National Park include
snow shoeing, other snow activities, hiking / walking, rock climbing, bicycling (road), picnicking, horseback riding, guided tours, camping, swimming, bird watching, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
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[ Local Tours ]
Yosemite National Park Day Trip from San Francisco- $136.99
Get out of town! Exchange the big-city charms of San Francisco for the fresh air and natural beauty of Yosemite, California's most famous national park. You'll spend around four hours within Yosemite: one hour with the group, and approximately three hours to explore the scenic
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3-Day Yosemite Camping Adventure from San Francisco- $334.99
Explore America's favorite national park on a three-day camping trip that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture here. You'll enjoy three days and two nights of camping, hiking and swimming, in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere. Never camped
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2-Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco- $318.99
Escape to the mountains for two full days of hiking, sightseeing and exploring in the amazing natural wilderness of Yosemite National Park. This overnight tour includes Yosemite Valley, the High Country, Giant Sequoias, and the comfort of a bed at night! On a 2-Day Yosemite National
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Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip- $138.99
Take time out for a day trip into the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and discover the raw beauty of California's most famous national park. Your journey begins with a drive through San Joaquin Valley and into the
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[ Transportation ] |
Free parking is available.
The park has 4 main entrances by road:
Tioga Pass Rd. (CA State Road 120) on the east, near Lee Vining (closed during winter).
Old Yosemite Coulterville Rd./Big Oak Flat Road (CA State Road 120) on the northwest.
El Portal Rd. (CA State Road 140) on the west.
Wawona Rd./Mariposa Grove Rd. (CA State Road 141) on the south/southwest (closed in winter).
Free shuttle buses provide convenient transportation around Yosemite Valley. YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) runs buses between Yosemite and Merced and Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes/June Lake from June-September. |
| Nearby airports:
Mammoth Yosemite
(MMH) ~42 mi.,
Merced Muni/Macready Field
(MCE) ~60 mi.,
Fresno Yosemite Int'l
(FAT) ~67 mi.,
Modesto City-Co-Harry Sham Field
(MOD) ~76 mi.,
Lake Tahoe
(TVL) ~83 mi.,
Stockton Metropolitan
(SCK) ~91 mi.
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| Nearby train stations:
Yosemite National Park
(YOS) ~1 mi.,
El Portal
(EPL) ~10 mi.,
Midpines
(MDP) ~23 mi.,
Mariposa
(MRP) ~27 mi.,
Merced
(MCD) ~57 mi.
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Ski Areas-
Yosemite's Badger Pass
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