Contact Information:
Mail: PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, California, 95389
Phone: 209-372-0200
General Information:
It is very popular for its amazing valleys, but is much more than Yosemite Valley. In fact, it is home to some of the country's most spectacular waterfalls, meadows and ancient redwoods. In its 1200 miles of desert, visitors can get everything nature, than to find wild beauty of the flowers, grazing animals, amazing lakes and granite domes and pinnacles.
Over the years, Yosemite was a mecca for climbers, but it is a park that should be used by all.
History:
During the same time that Yellowstone was the first national park was recognized as a California State Parks Yosemite Valley and Mairposa Grove. When the National Park Service was created in 1916 Yosemite fell under its jurisdiction. It was used by the US military and even President Theodore Roosevelt spent time camping within its borders. In fact, it is known internationally for its granite rocks, recognized biodiversity, old trees and large waterfalls.
Today the park covers three counties and covers 761,266 hectares. It is one of the largest blocks of the Sierra Nevada, and is home to a large variety of plants and animals. Yosemite paved the way for the preservation and appreciation of the National Park, and is one that can not be missed.
Opening times:
Open all year, this national park is quickly filled weekend. You can expect to find camp full of June to August spring and autumn sometimes attract more tourists, but have to plan to be the best time of your stay.
Instructions:
If you're traveling in the north-east, take California. 120 at the entrance to Tioga Pass. Note: This input can be closed in late May to mid-November, depending on weather conditions.
From Southern California to follow. 41, in order to achieve the southern input.
Your best bet is to go to Merced, gateway to Yosemite village is located approximately 70 miles away. Merced, California follow. 140 at the entrance to Arch Rock.
Fees / Permits:
An entrance fee applies to all visitors. For private and non-commercial vehicle, the fee is $ 20 and includes all passengers. This applies to any number of entries Yosemite for seven days. Those arriving by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or horse, $ 10 will be charged to enter.
An annual Yosemite pass can be purchased for $ 40, and other standard passports can also be used.
Reservations are required only if you want to stay overnight in the park.
Main attractions:
The highest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls, Do not miss to 2,425 feet. Choose between the routes, the lower Yosemite Falls, Upper Yosemite Falls, but remember that it is still intense.
Allow at least half a day to Mariposa Grove, enjoy home to over 200 redwoods. The Grizzly Giant is best known old estimated at 1,500 years.
Also, be sure to check out Half Dome, a large block of granite in two seems divided by a glacier. 4788 Savers sits above the valley, is breath away.
Accommodation:
Night hiking and camping is very popular in the park. Reservations are required, and many permits are issued on a first come, first served. Thirteen camps serve as Yosemite, open all year with four. Discover Hodgdon Meadow from spring to autumn and Crane Flat and Tuolumne meadows in the summer.
The park will find many camps and lodges. (Prices) High Sierra Camps offer five camps with cabins, which cost $ 126 per person price includes breakfast and dinner.
Yosemite Lodge is also very popular for those seeking a rustic atmosphere.
Interests outside the park:
Two national forests in California are within Yosemite: Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora and Sierra National Forest in Mariposa. Stanislas offers hiking, horseback riding, boating and scenic routes through its 898,322 hectares, while the Sierra has five parts to 1,303,037 acres of desert. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, fishing and winter sports.
Almost three hours drive can another treasure Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to take tourists will be two national parks national 1943 Almost every square mile of the park was as wild. Enjoy beautiful olive groves, forests, caves and lakes.
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