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Yosemite
National Park, California
(a
Scenic Drive)
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Yosemite is
large. Plan to spend
at least a full day within the park. There are several points of interest that you won't want to miss, and they are several miles from each
other. All are spectacular. Have a full tank of gas before you
come anywhere near the park, as you will do a lot of driving on winding
roads and there are no gas stations. Be prepared to pay an admission
fee of at least $20 per car (good for 7 days). Dress for the
cool weather in the higher altitudes, even in summer. |
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Merced River Half
Dome
(More photos
coming soon)
Location
West
side of California
East of San Francisco
MapQuest
map
Features
Bicycling
Campgrounds
and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Also
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Giant sequoia trees (3 groves)
Hiking
Hotels
in the park (privately operated)
Hotels and vacation rentals nearby
West: Angels
Camp Sonora
Oakdale
Modesto
South: Fish
Camp Oakhurst
Mariposa
Merced
East: Mammoth
Lakes Lee
Vining Bridgeport
Mountain views
Rock climbing
Tour bus (summer-fall)
Visitor Center and Museum
Waterfalls
Hours
Open
every day 24 hours per day.
October-June:
Some roads and features
closed
due
to snow. Chains or 4-wheel drive may also be required on some roads.
Recommended
stay
Full
day (more to include hiking, climbing, or bus tours)
Tourist
information
National
Park Service:
www.NPS.gov/Yose
209-372-0200
Commercial:
www.YosemitePark.com
www.Yosemite.com
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