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of. I have saved a lot of time by just browsing through some of the stores offerings. You should also make use of the friendly staff
at the front desk. It is manned by helpful Park Rangers that know the park well. They can help you plan many activities.
Most people come to Yosemite and other National Parks in the United States to hike and backpack, and Yosemite certainly shines
when it comes to these types of outings. Yosemite has some of the finest trails in all the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite
at the front desk. It is manned by helpful Park Rangers that know the park well. They can help you plan many activities.
Most people come to Yosemite and other National Parks in the United States to hike and backpack, and Yosemite certainly shines
when it comes to these types of outings. Yosemite has some of the finest trails in all the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite
has over 800 miles of trails that range from the lower
elevations of the valley floor, to well over 8,000 feet. They
pass by spectacular water falls, lush meadows, beautiful lakes,
and lead to rugged mountain vistas. From spring through
Autumn, Yosemite sports the typical fine Sierra weather, but
as with any mountainous region, weather can change quickly,
and thunderstorms or cold weather can take place even during
the mild seasons, so be prepared. Backpackers will require
wilderness permits, while day hikers can travel anywhere their
human power will take them round trip. For information on
wilderness permits, see the links at the bottom of the page on
Where to Stay.
If you are a rock climber, Yosemite will be a mecca for you.
The park is world famous for climbs of all levels. From
bouldering to high level big wall climbing on El Capitan. Curry
Village also has a great mountain shop (photo to the right) that
has all sorts of gear that outfits anyone from day hikers,
elevations of the valley floor, to well over 8,000 feet. They
pass by spectacular water falls, lush meadows, beautiful lakes,
and lead to rugged mountain vistas. From spring through
Autumn, Yosemite sports the typical fine Sierra weather, but
as with any mountainous region, weather can change quickly,
and thunderstorms or cold weather can take place even during
the mild seasons, so be prepared. Backpackers will require
wilderness permits, while day hikers can travel anywhere their
human power will take them round trip. For information on
wilderness permits, see the links at the bottom of the page on
Where to Stay.
If you are a rock climber, Yosemite will be a mecca for you.
The park is world famous for climbs of all levels. From
bouldering to high level big wall climbing on El Capitan. Curry
Village also has a great mountain shop (photo to the right) that
has all sorts of gear that outfits anyone from day hikers,
to backpackers, or top level climbers. If you decide to
explore the wilderness, remember that all water must be
purified to avoid things like giardia. So filter, boil, or treat
your water with iodine based chemicals. For backpackers,
proper food storage is required. You must carry a bear
canister to secure your food from bears and other critters.
Bears are very skillful when it comes to getting a free lunch
or dinner. I found this out many years ago, when I hung
my food in a rucksack between two trees high up in Little
Yosemite Valley. In the middle of the night, a bear smelled
the food, climbed one of the trees and broke the cord that
the food was hung from. The cord I hung the goodies from
was rated at 800 lbs.
Needless to say I was shocked when I heard the cord break
and my food fall to the ground. The bear then casually
climbed back down the tree, and ate 4 days supply of food
that my wife and I needed for our trip. At that point, all we
could do is pick up our things and hike back down to the
valley floor and spend the rest of our time there. Thus
today, bear canisters are mandatory.
explore the wilderness, remember that all water must be
purified to avoid things like giardia. So filter, boil, or treat
your water with iodine based chemicals. For backpackers,
proper food storage is required. You must carry a bear
canister to secure your food from bears and other critters.
Bears are very skillful when it comes to getting a free lunch
or dinner. I found this out many years ago, when I hung
my food in a rucksack between two trees high up in Little
Yosemite Valley. In the middle of the night, a bear smelled
the food, climbed one of the trees and broke the cord that
the food was hung from. The cord I hung the goodies from
was rated at 800 lbs.
Needless to say I was shocked when I heard the cord break
and my food fall to the ground. The bear then casually
climbed back down the tree, and ate 4 days supply of food
that my wife and I needed for our trip. At that point, all we
could do is pick up our things and hike back down to the
valley floor and spend the rest of our time there. Thus
today, bear canisters are mandatory.
Backpacking, long day hikes, or climbing are certainly not the
only activities that are available to you in Yosemite. There are
also very leisurely things like a stroll along level well
maintained paths that have beautiful wooden bridges like the
one shown above. Or a nice stone walkway like the photo
shown to the right. People with wheelchairs or strollers have
access to all sorts of fine walks and sights. The image to the
right shows the lower portion of the Mist Trail that leads to
a beautiful view of Vernal Falls at a bridge crossing.
Yosemite has High Sierra Camps that provide visitors access
to a nice warm beds and hot showers. They also treat the
back country traveler to a hearty meal. These camps are
spread out throughout the high country, and make it possible
for outdoor travelers to go deep into the wilderness without
having to carry a heavy pack full of things like tents, sleeping
bags, food, and cookware. For more information about these
camps including cost, use the following phone number:
559-253-5674.
If you are into winter sports, Yosemite has much to offer here too. Badger Pass Ski Resort offers great skiing for those so inclined.
There are also plenty of opportunities for cross country skiing too.
There are also plenty of opportunities for cross country skiing too.
My wife and I would also spend a lot of time, while
in Yosemite, enjoying things like the Visitor Center
and the Ansel Adams Gallery (shown in the image to
the right). I remember many years ago (shortly after
getting married) when my wife begged me to buy
one of Ansel Adams enlarged signed photos of
"Moonlight Over Hernandez." The cost was $200.00
at the time (over thirty years ago). But I thought it
was a lot of money, so I told her I would take my
own picture of some scenery in Yosemite rather than
pay that kind of money for a photograph. Well, if you
could see me now, you would see a grown man
crying for not buying it. It is worth millions today. It
was a lesson for me not to ignore my wifes pleadings
in the future. They many times see things we guys
just don't see.
in Yosemite, enjoying things like the Visitor Center
and the Ansel Adams Gallery (shown in the image to
the right). I remember many years ago (shortly after
getting married) when my wife begged me to buy
one of Ansel Adams enlarged signed photos of
"Moonlight Over Hernandez." The cost was $200.00
at the time (over thirty years ago). But I thought it
was a lot of money, so I told her I would take my
own picture of some scenery in Yosemite rather than
pay that kind of money for a photograph. Well, if you
could see me now, you would see a grown man
crying for not buying it. It is worth millions today. It
was a lesson for me not to ignore my wifes pleadings
in the future. They many times see things we guys
just don't see.
Yosemite also has many short beautiful pathways to sights like Bridle Veil Fall (as shown in the lower left photo), Yosemite Falls,
Vernal Falls, or many other spectacular sights.
And if you do not even fell like getting out of your vehicle (you should though), Yosemite has much to offer the motorist. Lots of
Vernal Falls, or many other spectacular sights.
And if you do not even fell like getting out of your vehicle (you should though), Yosemite has much to offer the motorist. Lots of
fine roadways (like the one
shown to the right leading up
to El Capitan) and other
fantastic sights. I find the
Tioga Pass road leading
from the Valley Floor to
Tuolumne Meadows (or
going from Tioga Pass back
down to the Valley Floor),
one of Americas most scenic
byways.
Well, that's just a very small
sample of the many, many
things to do in Yosemite. As
mentioned above, there are
lots of fine books, maps, and
brochures about Yosemite
National Park and I
recommend that you make
use of them. But no matter
what you do, you will never
be disappointed with a visit
to this fine National Park.
shown to the right leading up
to El Capitan) and other
fantastic sights. I find the
Tioga Pass road leading
from the Valley Floor to
Tuolumne Meadows (or
going from Tioga Pass back
down to the Valley Floor),
one of Americas most scenic
byways.
Well, that's just a very small
sample of the many, many
things to do in Yosemite. As
mentioned above, there are
lots of fine books, maps, and
brochures about Yosemite
National Park and I
recommend that you make
use of them. But no matter
what you do, you will never
be disappointed with a visit
to this fine National Park.
Yosemite Home Page
Where to Stay
The Mist Trail
Half Dome (via the Cable Ladder)
Current Weather
A great place to start when it
comes to getting information on
all the things that Yosemite has
to offer is the Main Visitor
Center in the Valley. In the
photo to the right, you see the
inside of that center. A great
bookstore features a lot of
information about the park, and
is well worth taking advantage
Where to Stay
The Mist Trail
Half Dome (via the Cable Ladder)
Current Weather
A great place to start when it
comes to getting information on
all the things that Yosemite has
to offer is the Main Visitor
Center in the Valley. In the
photo to the right, you see the
inside of that center. A great
bookstore features a lot of
information about the park, and
is well worth taking advantage
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River Rafting is also available in Yosemite (as shown in
the image to the right). Curry Village rents six person
rafts that you can use them to paddle down the beautiful
Merced River.
The rafts are only rented out when the river flow is such
that it will not endanger the lives of the participants.
There are also guided trips if you would like to have a
guide.
There are several beaches along the Merced River, and
they are the perfect place for cooling off and/or hanging
out at during the summer months. If you have a raft, the
beach would be a great place to have some fun with it.
the image to the right). Curry Village rents six person
rafts that you can use them to paddle down the beautiful
Merced River.
The rafts are only rented out when the river flow is such
that it will not endanger the lives of the participants.
There are also guided trips if you would like to have a
guide.
There are several beaches along the Merced River, and
they are the perfect place for cooling off and/or hanging
out at during the summer months. If you have a raft, the
beach would be a great place to have some fun with it.
Curry Village not only rents
rafts, but rents bicycles too.
The traffic in Yosemite can be
like rush hour on a LA freeway,
so being on a bike is a way of
getting around.
You could also take a bike in
your vehicle to the top of Glacier
Point, and then ride it back down
rafts, but rents bicycles too.
The traffic in Yosemite can be
like rush hour on a LA freeway,
so being on a bike is a way of
getting around.
You could also take a bike in
your vehicle to the top of Glacier
Point, and then ride it back down
the mountain to the valley floor. Horse back riding is another fun activity in Yosemite. In the above photo, you see riders going
along the road that leads to Happy Isles. Yosemite has it's own stables, and you can rent horses there. Many years ago, I rented a
pony, and put my 6 year old daughter on it, and then put my 3 year old son in a little toddler pack. By doing this, my wife and I
were able to hike all the way up to Nevada Falls on the John Muir Trail without any complaints from the kids. They loved it!
along the road that leads to Happy Isles. Yosemite has it's own stables, and you can rent horses there. Many years ago, I rented a
pony, and put my 6 year old daughter on it, and then put my 3 year old son in a little toddler pack. By doing this, my wife and I
were able to hike all the way up to Nevada Falls on the John Muir Trail without any complaints from the kids. They loved it!