Yosemite Falls freshwater explosions more than 2,300 meters. © guy Tahoe via Flickr
Contact information:
Mail: PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, California, 95389
Phone: 209-372-0200
General information:
It can for its amazing valleys, but is much more than Yosemite Valley. In fact, it is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls, meadows and forests of the ancient redwoods of the country. In its 1200 miles of wilderness, visitors can find everything nature defined as the wild beauty of the flowers, grazing animals, lakes and amazing granite domes and pinnacles.
Over the years, Yosemite has become a paradise for climbers, but it is a park, which should be visited by all.
History:
During the same time that Yellowstone was the first National Park, Yosemite Valley and Grove Mairposa they were recognized as California State Parks. When the National Park Service was formed in 1916, Yosemite fell under its jurisdiction. It was used by the US Army and even President Theodore Roosevelt spent time camping within its borders. In fact, it is internationally known for its granite cliffs, recognized biodiversity, old trees and huge 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 conservation and appreciation of the national park and is one that can not be missed.
Opening times:
Open all year, this national park quickly filled weekend.
You can expect to Camp from June to August Spring and autumn filled sometimes find more tourists, but still the best time to plan your trip.
Instructions:
When traveling in the northeast, 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 the south follow Calif. 41 to reach the southern entrance.
Your best bet is to go to Merced, gateway to Yosemite Community is about 70 miles away. Merced, California follow. 140 at the entrance to Arch Rock.
Fees / Permits:
A registration fee applies to all visitors. For private and non-commercial vehicle, the fee is $ 20 and includes all the passengers. This is true for any number of entries Yosemite for seven days. Those who come by foot, by bike, by motorcycle or on horseback charged $ 10 to enter.
Yosemite Annual Pass can be purchased for $ 40, and other standard cycles can also be used.
Reservations are only necessary 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 trails, the Yosemite to Yosemite Falls Lower and Upper Falls, but be aware that is more intense.
Allow at least half a day to Mariposa Grove, home to more than 200 redwoods enjoy. The Grizzly Giant is the best known, estimated at 1500 years.
Also be sure to check Half Dome, a solid block of granite in two is divided by a glacier. 4788 to the investors the feeling above the valley need impressive.
Accommodation:
Night hiking and camping is very popular in the park. Reservations are required, and many permits are coming on a first given, first served. Thirteen bearings serve as Yosemite, open all year with four. Discover Hodgdon Meadow from spring to autumn, and Crane Flat and Tuolumne Meadows in the summer.
In the park you will find find many camps and lodges. (MXN) High Sierra Camps offer five camps with cabins, the cost per person fee $ 126 includes breakfast and dinner.
Yosemite Lodge is also very popular for those who want a rustic atmosphere.
Interests outside the park:
Two national forests are within Yosemite California: Stanislaus National Forest in Sonora and Sierra National Forest in Mariposa. Stanislas offers hiking, horseback riding, boating and bird watching by its 898 322 hectares, while Sierra has five parts of the wilderness of 1,303,037 acres. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, fishing and winter sports.
About three-hour journey tourists can another treasure Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to take, is two national parks, the national 1943 almost every square mile of the park connected as wild. Enjoy beautiful olive groves, forests, caves and lakes.
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