Happy Isles - Yosemite National Park
Happy Isles in Yosemite National Park is a great short hike. A perfect hike for an evening before dinner. The total time could run from 30 min to 2 hrs depending on if you walk or ride your bike. You may also choose to stop and check out the exhibits inside the Nature Center.
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Distance: 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from trail head
Difficulty: As easy as they come!
Bathrooms: Located at trail head with running water
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Yosemite: Happy Isles Trail
March 2018
Yosemite National Park - Sept. 2018
Travel Itinerary for Yosemite National Park by Car
Day 1 - Fly to Fresno Airport (FAT), pick up car, check in hotel nearby
Day 2 - Drive to Mariposa Grove to see incredible Sequoia trees (Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau 1 - 866 - 425 - 336). Recommend stopping for groceries at a Walmart or Grocery Outlet Bargain Market farther along at 40301 Junction Dr. Oakhurst, CA 93644.
2 hour hike at Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Wawona. The hike to Chilnualna falls takes longer and is very difficult but view is incredible. Enter South Entrance of Yosemite National Park ($20 weekly entrance fee for seniors - must be U.S citizen). Check-in at Yosemite Valley Lodge at 4 pm (Don't expect the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, it's just a simple lodge).
Go to the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center for general tips. You can also watch a 20 min film Spirit of Yosemite at the Yosemite Theatre. Other places to visit include the Yosemite museum, Indian village of Ahwahnee, Ansel Adams Gallery, Nature Centre at Happy Isles, The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (view perimeter to see the granite, pine, and cedar built hotel, inside it’s sculpted with glass, tile, Native American rugs, and Turkish kilims, solarium, huge fireplace).
General Info
Free shuttles - 7am - 10pm every 20 minutes
Bike Rental $33/day - 209 372 1208 / 209 372 8323
Yosemite Mountain Room (Food court available during the day) - 209 372 1403
General Store (has a microwave) - 209 372 8338
Day 3 - Drive on Tioga Rd for scenic drive heading to Tenaya Lake on the way to Tuolumne Meadows (1.5 hr drive)
Day 4 - Drive to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. On the way back you can hike to Carlon Falls (hidden gem)
Day 5 - Explore Yosemite's hiking trails e.g., Cook’s Meadow Loop 1 mile/1.6 km; 30 minutes (easy hike). You can drive west to Valley View, Bridalveil Falls (20 min), El Capitan, Three Brothers, Lower Yosemite Falls, Upper Yosemite Falls (difficult hike), Half Dome, Royal Arches.
Day 6 - Check-out. Drive to Glacier Point and Badger Pass to view Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Falls (most beautiful view of all Yosemite's beauty).Drive to Fresno and check into a hotel. Things to do in Fresno – Zoo, Shinzen Japanese Garden, Forestiere Underground Gardens or relax and go for swim in the hotel pool.
Day 7 - Return car rental and fly home.
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU GO:
- Waterfalls tend to dry up in warmer months
- Forest fires common occurrence in warmer months and can result in smokey conditions or road closures
- Roads to Tuolumne Meadows and Hetch Hetchy close down in winter months
- Check out to plan hikes (can select easy, moderate, difficult), plan activities (kayaking, camping), get necessary permits for camping or specific climbs (e.g., half dome)
Valley Floor Tours at Yosemite National Park | TravelYosemite.com
Yosemite Guided Bus Tours are the best way to experience all the wonders that the park has to offer. Led by park rangers and Yosemite Hospitality naturalists, the Yosemite Valley Floor Tour is approximately 2 hours long covering the history, flora and fauna throughout the park. Learn more at
Yosemite Visitor Center & Theater Tour
Valley Visitor Center open all year, offering Yosemite maps & brochures, nature exhibits, a theater & a bookstore. Ranger-staffed information desk, bookstore, Spirit of Yosemite film, and exhibit hall detailing the park's geology, plant and animal life, and history.
Yosemite Museum is the Indian Cultural Exhibit and Village interprets the cultural history of Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional skills are presented. The Gallery offers art exhibits periodically throught the year.
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Top 5 Must-See Attractions in Yosemite | National Geographic
By placing Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove under federal protection in 1864, Abraham Lincoln paved the way for what would later become California's Yosemite National Park. See the tallest waterfall in North America, massive sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove, and endless wildlife throughout the park. From mountainous vistas to valleys of wildflowers, it is clear why this sprawling wilderness has awed and inspired the likes of John Muir and Ansel Adams.
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Yosemite National Park - Free Shuttle Bus Service (Yosemite Valley, California)
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Getting Around Yosemite Valley - Go Green - Ride the Bus
Park your car when you arrive and enjoy the ease and convenience of our complimentary shuttle buses. Our eco-friendly shuttles will take you throughout Yosemite Valley. Best of all, they’re completely free! Additionally, there are buses available for trips to Tuolumne Meadows or Glacier Point.
Yosemite Valley (/joʊˈsɛmᵻtiː/ yoh-SEM-i-tee) is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California. The valley is about 8 miles (13 km) long and up to a mile deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines. The valley is drained by the Merced River and a multitude of streams and waterfalls including Tenaya, Illilouette, Yosemite and Bridalveil Creeks. Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America, and is a big attraction especially in the spring when the water flow is at its peak. The valley is renowned for its natural beauty, and is widely regarded as the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park, attracting visitors from around the world.
The Valley is the main attraction in the park for the majority of visitors, and a bustling hub of activity during tourist season in the summer months. On July 2, 2011 there was a record 20,851 visitors to the valley.
Most visitors enter the valley from roads to the west and pass through the famous Tunnel View entrance. Visitor facilities are located in the center of the valley. There are both hiking trail loops that stay within the valley and trailheads that lead to higher elevations, all of which afford glimpses of the park's many scenic wonders.
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In this episode of Cheap Family Travel ( Nick Regan, Maggie, and Kate visit Yosemite National Park. It is the perfect place for cheap family travel in California because it has something for everyone. Young kids will enjoy the Happy Isles Nature Center and the nightly ranger programs. Older kids will love rafting down the Merced River and horseback riding. And everyone can have fun biking the paved trails around the valley floor and seeing wildlife like deer, raccoons, and even bears. Legendary landmarks like Half Dome, El Capitan, and Glacier Point never cease to amaze. And there are hikes for every ability that take you to incredible waterfalls like Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Yosemite lodging will also meet everyone's tastes, from camping to rustic cabins at Curry Village to the classical Awhahnee Hotel. And if you need anything, Yosemite Village has it all, including restaurants, a large General Store, and outdoor equipment. Yosemite National Park is one place that lives up to its reputation.
Yosemite National Park - Free Shuttle Bus Service (Yosemite Valley, California)
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Shuttle Map:
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Getting Around Yosemite Valley - Go Green - Ride the Bus
Park your car when you arrive and enjoy the ease and convenience of our complimentary shuttle buses. Our eco-friendly shuttles will take you throughout Yosemite Valley. Best of all, they’re completely free! Additionally, there are buses available for trips to Tuolumne Meadows or Glacier Point.
Yosemite Valley (/joʊˈsɛmᵻtiː/ yoh-SEM-i-tee) is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California. The valley is about 8 miles (13 km) long and up to a mile deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines. The valley is drained by the Merced River and a multitude of streams and waterfalls including Tenaya, Illilouette, Yosemite and Bridalveil Creeks. Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America, and is a big attraction especially in the spring when the water flow is at its peak. The valley is renowned for its natural beauty, and is widely regarded as the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park, attracting visitors from around the world.
The Valley is the main attraction in the park for the majority of visitors, and a bustling hub of activity during tourist season in the summer months. On July 2, 2011 there was a record 20,851 visitors to the valley.
Most visitors enter the valley from roads to the west and pass through the famous Tunnel View entrance. Visitor facilities are located in the center of the valley. There are both hiking trail loops that stay within the valley and trailheads that lead to higher elevations, all of which afford glimpses of the park's many scenic wonders.
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Yosemite Wildflowers and Views
Just some photos from Yosemite this summer that I stitched together.
The photos come from White Wolf Campground, Yosemite Valley, and the Happy Isles Visitor Center. HH and GL
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Yosemite National Park (pronounced /joʊˈsɛmɨtiː/ yo-SEM-it-ee) is a national park located in the eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in east central California, United States. The park covers an area of 761,266 acres or 1,189 square miles (3,081 km²) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Yosemite is visited by over 3.5 million people each year, many of whom only spend time in the seven square miles (18 km²) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness.[3] Although not the first designated national park, Yosemite was a focal point in the development of the national park idea, largely owing to the work of people like John Muir and Galen Clark.
can akin Yosemite Valley is open year-round, but much of the remaining park is closed due to snow in late fall (autumn) and re-opens in mid to late spring. Open-air tours around Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias are available. Many people enjoy short walks and longer hikes to waterfalls in Yosemite Valley, or walks amongst Giant Sequoias in the Mariposa, Tuolumne, or Merced Groves. Others like to drive or take a tour bus to Glacier Point (summer-fall) to see a spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country, or drive along the scenic Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall) and go for a walk or hike.
A open-air tram in the Yosemite Valley
Most park visitors stay just for the day, and only visit locations within Yosemite Valley that are easily accessible by automobile. There is a US$20 per automobile user fee to enter the park.Traffic congestion in the valley is a serious problem during peak season, in summer. A free shuttle bus system operates year-round in the valley, and park rangers encourage people to use this system since parking within the valley during the summer is often nearly impossible to find.
In addition to exploring the natural features of the park, visitors can also learn about the natural and cultural history of Yosemite at a number of facilities in the valley: the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, the adjoining Yosemite Museum, and the Nature Center at Happy Isles. There are also two National Historic Landmarks: the LeConte Memorial Lodge (Yosemite's first public visitor center), and the world-famous Ahwahnee Hotel. Camp 4 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003
Yosemite National Park - Drive Through
Yosemite National Park is the best-known of a collection of preserved wild lands in California's Sierra Nevada, a spectacular mountain range near California's border with the state of Nevada. Yosemite National Park's fame is mostly due to the striking beauty of Yosemite Valley, whose flat floor contrasts with nearly vertical granite walls over which pour several major waterfalls. In addition to the Valley, Yosemite includes an extensive high-mountain wilderness of mountain peaks, rivers, and meadows, and groves of giant sequoia trees. Yosemite National Park lands extend from 2000 feet (600m) to more than 13,000 feet (3900m) above sea level and cover about 761,266 acres (308,000 hectares), or about 1,189 square miles.
Yosemite lands were first preserved by the United States Congress and President Abraham Lincoln who, in 1864, at the height of the American Civil War, granted them to the people of California for preservation. At that time, the federal government was very limited in size and wealth, and the concept of a national park had not yet emerged, so authorizing California to preserve these federal lands seemed appropriate. This original land grant comprised just under 39,000 acres (15,500 hectares), or about 60 square miles, and included Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. In 1890, Yosemite was added to the new national park system that had begun with the preservation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872.
The park's 200 miles (320km) of roads give access to many of its features by private vehicle and in some areas by free shuttle bus. To get to know the real Yosemite, however, leave your car or shuttle bus and travel even a short distance on a trail. You don't have to go far to discover the grandeur that can be found here and the values this special place offers. Millions of people have come to Yosemite and left refreshed and relaxed and perhaps a bit more knowledgeable about what they want out of life.
Yosemite National Park is administered by The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Yosemite National Park Half Dome Bus Tour
We had an amazing day at Yosemite national park, the videos don't do it any justice but this is just a glimpse into half dome from the bus! The tour guide was also very funny and had us laughing throughout the day! Definitely need to spend a few days here to really explore this amazing park! If you do want to camp here get in early as the waiting times can extend to a year!
Yosemite Visitor Center and Lower Yosemite Fall, March 17.3 2016
Yosemite National Park, March 17.3 2016
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Some video clips from Yosemite National Park in July 8, 2017
Filmed at Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall and John Muir Trail. Happy hiking.
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CAN AKIN TOP INKAS MUSIC AND CALIFORNIA Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park (pronounced /joʊˈsɛmɨtiː/ yo-SEM-it-ee) is a national park located in the eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in east central California, United States. The park covers an area of 761,266 acres or 1,189 square miles (3,081 km²) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Yosemite is visited by over 3.5 million people each year, many of whom only spend time in the seven square miles (18 km²) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness.[3] Although not the first designated national park, Yosemite was a focal point in the development of the national park idea, largely owing to the work of people like John Muir and Galen Clark.
can akin Yosemite Valley is open year-round, but much of the remaining park is closed due to snow in late fall (autumn) and re-opens in mid to late spring. Open-air tours around Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias are available. Many people enjoy short walks and longer hikes to waterfalls in Yosemite Valley, or walks amongst Giant Sequoias in the Mariposa, Tuolumne, or Merced Groves. Others like to drive or take a tour bus to Glacier Point (summer-fall) to see a spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country, or drive along the scenic Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall) and go for a walk or hike.
A open-air tram in the Yosemite Valley
Most park visitors stay just for the day, and only visit locations within Yosemite Valley that are easily accessible by automobile. There is a US$20 per automobile user fee to enter the park.Traffic congestion in the valley is a serious problem during peak season, in summer. A free shuttle bus system operates year-round in the valley, and park rangers encourage people to use this system since parking within the valley during the summer is often nearly impossible to find.
In addition to exploring the natural features of the park, visitors can also learn about the natural and cultural history of Yosemite at a number of facilities in the valley: the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, the adjoining Yosemite Museum, and the Nature Center at Happy Isles. There are also two National Historic Landmarks: the LeConte Memorial Lodge (Yosemite's first public visitor center), and the world-famous Ahwahnee Hotel. Camp 4 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003
One Day in Yosemite National Park & It’s Really Worth It! (N. California Trip Pt. 2) | Jonel Awit
Yosemite National Park has been one of my bucket list. I never thought after three years I made it to one of the most awesome nature spot in the world! Seeing the creation of God Almighty in the most adventurous way. From the Half Dome down to the Vernal Fall, with its eco-friendly atmosphere and fulfilling moments of giving us full experience of hiking for an hour and a half, I learned how to preserve and appreciate the creation more and more.
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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park covers a huge area of the western Sierra Nevada Mountains in central California and has innumerable lakes, meadows, forests and granite summits with endless unspoiled alpine scenery. At the center is Yosemite Valley, a half-mile deep depression carved by glaciers during the last ice age, which now has soaring 3,000 foot high domes and many powerful waterfalls, including three of the world's highest.
Annual visitation: Approx 5 million
Free shuttles operate daily in the east end of Yosemite Valley. All Valley shuttles are equipped with wheelchair lift and inside tie-downs for two wheelchairs.
Entrance Fees:
- $10 per person if arriving on foot, horseback, bicycle, motorcycle, or on a non-commercial bus or passenger van
- Yosemite Pass (annual pass): $40
- Senior Pass: (lifetime pass) $10 (over 62)
Yosemite National Park: Gillig LF 20511 Valley Visitor Shuttle at Yosemite Lodge
Yosemite National Park Gillig Low Floor HEV #20511 operates along the Valley Visitor Shuttle bus route. Here, it is seen at the Yosemite Lodge At The Falls.
Taken Monday, July 28, 2014.
Happy Holidays from Yosemite
Outtakes from Yosemite's submission to the National Park Service's 2012 Happy Holidays video ( For the audio described version of this video, go to