Yosemite National Park Travel Information
Yosemite National Park encompasses a spectacular tract of
mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada. The park harbors a
grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include
groves of giant sequoias, a wealth of wildlife and serene gem-hued
lakes. Yosemite's best-known landmark is awe-inspiring (and
oft-photographed) Half Dome, a massive granite rock face
that rises dramatically out of a lush glacially-carved valley. There’s
far more to Yosemite than Half Dome though, as visitors who
venture off
the paved roads will quickly discover. Hundreds of miles of trails can
be explored on foot, horseback, or, in winter, cross country skis or
snowshoes; primitive camping offers multi-day access to the remote
corners of the park for those who don't mind hauling in a few
necessities. A
grove of giant sequoias can be found near the less-visited South
Entrance; the Hetch Hetchy reservoir in the equally uncrowded north
portion of the park is another little-known attraction. Off-season
visitors can experience the wonder of snow-dappled cliffs or the brisk
clear skies of spring short the busloads that descend during summer
months, the best time to snap Ansel Adams worthy pictures without
stray heads to block your panoramic shots.
Yosemite National
Park is located in east
central California, 135 miles southeast of Sacramento. Nearby ski
resorts include Badger Pass
(located within the park), Mammoth
Mountain, and Sierra
Summit.
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