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Tips 1 - 10 of 20 Yosemite National Park Things to Do
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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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Taft point is reached via a 1.1 mile hike from the Glacier Point Road. The hike itself is a pleasant little walk through the woods with little to see other than trees, jays and ground squirrels. However, the payoff at the end of the trail is well worth the time spent reaching the destination. Taft Point may be the best overlook in the park. Taft point itself is a triangular piece of granite that reaches up thousands of feet over the Yosemite Valley. It is a tapered column so that as you peer over the edge, there is nothing between you and the valley floor. Nothing but a few thousand feet of air. For those that are afraid of heights (like me!) it is a challenge to even approach the edge of the Yosemite wall to take a look over the side. The following photos and tips should give you a good idea of what it feels like on Taft Point.
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I strongly encourage a daytrip to the High Sierra via Tioga Road. It is quite a drive and with the winding and twisting roads it takes about an hour and a half from Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadow. Don't despair during the first two-thirds of the drive as you wind and wind and twist and turn with nary a vista to keep your interest. Rest assured there will be a payoff--and the first such payoff is at Olmsted Point. From this vantage point you can look back towards Yosemite Valley and see Half Dome from a different vantage point. You will also get good views of Cathedral Peak, Tenaya Peak and Tenaya Lake. As you take in your surroundings at this elevation of 8000 feet you will note that you are pretty close to the tree line and that life hangs by a thread at this altitude as compared to the lush forests of the valleys.
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daryll Thu Feb 2, 2006 13:04 UTC That is an amazing picture! Well done!!! | RickinDutch Tue Jan 31, 2006 20:35 UTC WOW! Outstanding photo of Yosemite!! You made the VT Home page with this one. | chewy3326 Tue Jan 17, 2006 21:20 UTC You have really beautiful photos of the park! I'm visiting this June, I can't wait to get there. | KiKitC Thu Oct 20, 2005 18:44 UTC The pictures of Yosemite Park are incredible. Great tips. |
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