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Yosemite National Park Travel Guide: 1,486 reviews and 3,370 photos
Yosemite is a park I always wanted to visit but on the otherhand avoided due to the tremendous crowds it attracts. I finally decided to venture there with family members during the shoulder season and during weekdays still not knowing what to expect. Well, I wasn't disappointed. The glacier carved valley with lush, green meadows, numerous waterfalls, giant granite monoliths & redwood forests were more spectacular than I had anticipated. Spring is a great time to see waterfalls and this year was no exception due to all the rain we received. In fact they will probably continue to flow for a while since much of the snow has not melted in higher elevations.
The Yosemite Valley, where 95% of the visitors go, was busy with cars and there were delays from road construction but overall it wasn't too bad. In the Yosemite Village area I parked and used the free shuttle buses. There was no traffic at all on the roads outside the valley area.
Now that I've experienced spring, I hope to return during the fall and winter months.
~ Open year-round
~ 263 miles of roads
~ 800 miles of hiking trails
~ 240 species of birds
~ 80 species of mammals
~ 1,400 species of flowering plants
~ 37 types of trees
~ Elevation ranges from 2,000 ft to
13,000 ft.
~ Attracts 3.5 million visitors each year
- Pros:Spectacular scenery, waterfalls in spring, redwood forests
- Cons:Yosemite Valley gets congested....can't imagine in summertime
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Pioneer Yosemite History Center
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Located in Wawona in the southern part of the park is the Pioneer History Center focusing on Yosemite's human history... more travel advice
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
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Located 35 miles south of Yosemite Valley is the largest of 3 sequoia groves in Yosemite. This was a pleasant surprise... more travel advice
Glacier Point - Another view
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There are fabulous views from anywhere on the walkways. Shown is the 3 tiered Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley and Merced... more travel advice
On Top of the World at Glacier Point
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Well not quite, but the view is spectacular at over 3200 feet. The lookout is over the Yosemite Valley where many of its... more travel advice
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Comments (14)
I came back and looked at this again - saw things I didn't see before. - Nice photos and tips. John C. in NJ
The new Yosemite National Park Visitor Center was partially funded by the Yosemite Fund. We would hope that Yosemite National Park Service would get the story of the Native American people of Yosemite correct, instead they have done the opposite.
Somewhere I have always wanted to go. Stunning photos!
Thanks for the great Yosemite tips! I'm visiting in 2 weeks. I was apprehensive about the crowds as well.
Breathtaking pictures, Ann. Congratulations.
Wonderful pics, Yosemite looks like such a beautiful place! I'm visiting in June and can't wait till I go!
Great tips and inspiring pictures...TIM
This is definately high on our list of places we must visit. Your pictures are gorgeous. That hotel sounds like one we would be interested in. Great Page! Came back to see the rest! Well Done! :)
It is time for us to make a return visit to Yosemite!
Destined to be a top 5 page very soon. More comprehensive than mine and most pages here. Good photos and information.