Yosemite • ARRIVING IN THE VALLEY for sunset
Arriving in Yosemite at any time of year is downright magical... Especially when it's free!
We arrive at Yosemite National Park in late September, after a six hour drive from Los Angeles. It was National Public Lands Day, so the usual $30 admission was waived (from November -March it's $25). After a quick stop at the Wawona Hotel, we proceeded to Tunnel View, to get the sunset. Tunnel view was made popular by Ansel Adams, and again when Apple revealed their Yosemite and El Capitan operating systems.
The travel time from the South Gate of Yosemite to the hotels of the Yosemite Valley is about 1-1.5 hours, depending on who you're driving behind. We've stayed at the Tenaya Lodge, just outside the South Gate. It's a GREAT hotel. But, if you plan on spending time in the valley, you'll find yourself in your car for at least hours a day. So, when possible, we like to stay in the valley.
The Wawona is about 4 miles inside the South Gate. While it's still about an hour from the valley, it is inside the park, and there are nice trails and amenities to make it worth staying there. AND it's the most economical hotel in the park.
On this night, we stayed at the Lodge at Yosemite Falls. I have a video to release talking about the various lodging options, BUT I'm waiting until March 1, 2016 to post it. Due to a dispute with the company that ran the parks accommodations (there was a switchover), the names of many of the hotels are in dispute. Anyway, this night we stayed at the Lodge. But, at the computer's were down, we went to Curry Village for drinks (and pizza) while we waited. I would have shot the pizza, but it was getting too dark.
Unlike many other locations that cater to tourists, I like that you're not gouged by prices in Yosemite National Park. While the accommodations can add up, there are economical food options in many of the valley's eateries.
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Glacier Point is a viewpoint above Yosemite Valley, in California, United States. It is located on the south wall of Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 7,214 feet (2,199 m), 3,200 feet (980 m) above Half Dome Village. The point offers a superb view of several of Yosemite National Park's well-known landmarks including Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Clouds Rest.
Experience Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain in the Sierra Nevada of California. From high peaks and deep canyons to ancient forests and quiet meadows, the diversity of the world is on display here. At Yosemite you can see the tranquillity of the High Sierra, the power of glaciers, giant sequoia groves, thundering waterfalls, clear streams and much more. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is also home to hundreds of wildlife and plant species. Two Wild & Scenic Rivers, the Tuolumne and Merced rivers, begin in the park and flow west to the Central Valley. Visitors experience the park's 800 miles of hiking trails and 282 miles of road.
Visitors fall in love with the park's many waterfalls, specifically 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls that ranks as the tallest in North America, flowing down into the scenic Valley meadows. Hikers take notice of the enormous granite mountains from the 8,842-foot Half Dome to the 13,114-foot Mt. Lyell-Yosemite's tallest peak. Glaciers, which John Muir sought out in California as well as Alaska, add into the mix with the Maclure and Lyell still intact.
It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter. —John Muir
Animals: Yosemite supports more than 400 species of vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Overall, the park's widespread coniferous forests--with a relatively mild climate and a mixture of plant species--provide a lush habitat for animals to live. Wildlife species typically found include mule deer, black bear, bobcat, gray fox, mountain kingsnake, Gilbert's skink, white-headed woodpecker, brown creeper, spotted owl, and a wide variety of bat species. Black bears in Yosemite are active both day and night. Most bears that rely on natural food sources are active during the day. However, those that get food from people are often active at night, when they can quietly sneak around and grab unattended food.
Plants: Move up or down in elevation and feel as though you are in another park. Vegetation changes from oak woodlands to chaparral scrublands to lower montane to upper montane to subalpine to alpine. Those who step into the alpine zone can see krummholz whitebark pines and perhaps a western juniper or mountain hemlock. Scientists study many individual plants, including the black oak, to understand its future challenges.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Yosemite is open all year, though some areas of the park are inaccessible by car from approximately November through May due to snow.
Distances and Driving Times From: San Francisco/Bay area (195 mi, 4-5 hours); Sacramento (176 mi, 4 hours); Reno & Lake Tahoe (June through October, conditions permitting, 218 mi, 5 hours/All year, 315 mi, 8 hours); Los Angeles area (313 mi, 6 hours); San Diego area (441 mi, 8 hours); Las Vegas (June through October, conditions permitting, 642 km, 8 hours / November through May, 797 km, 8-10 hours)
Drivers can enter Yosemite National Park by several routes:
From the West and Most Scenic: CA Hwy 140
This route is by far the most scenic drive into Yosemite National Park and the best way to go if you're visiting for the first time. It's open most of the time and passes through the towns of Mariposa and Fish Camp. It's also a popular route for people driving to Yosemite from the San Jose area.
From the West: CA Hwy 120
Open most any time, this route goes through Oakdale and Groveland and is often used by visitors from the San Francisco Bay area and northern California. It passes through fruit and almond orchards, small agricultural towns, fruit stands and ranches in the rolling foothills before ascending sharply up the Priest Grade to Big Oak Flat and the old gold mining town of Groveland.
From the South: CA Hwy 41
From US Hwy 99 at Fresno, Hwy 41 runs north and west toward Yosemite's South Entrance, which takes you through the towns of Oakhurst and Fish Camp and into the park near the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and Wawona.
From the East: CA Hwy 120 and Tioga Pass
To find out more about traveling this route, average opening and closing dates, check the guide to the Tioga Pass.
From the East: Other Mountain Passes
Other mountain passes that can get you across the Sierras near Yosemite include the Sonora Pass (CA Hwy 108), Monitor Pass (CA Hwy 89) and Ebbetts Pass (CA Hwy 4). Snow may also close these routes in winter, but they are sometimes open when Tioga Pass is still snow-clogged.
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Yosemite is without a doubt the coolest national park we have been too! We did a short hike to the top of Inspiration point to get a good look at the Valley View without so many cars and people. It was worth it. Although, we didn't make it back with out getting hailed on. In our usual fashion.
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Hiking Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, USA in 4K (Ultra HD)
Long day hike to the top of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, with outstanding views of Vernal and Nevada Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra.
The trail is 14 mi/22.4 km long (round trip, via Vernal and Nevada Falls), elevation gain 4800 ft/1475 m. Two metal cables allow hikers to climb the last 400 feet to the summit.
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Yosemite – an American story unlike any other. Follow us through the national park from its high country to its waterfalls, its towering sequoia groves to its valley meadows.
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#YosemiteNationalPark sits on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Most visitors spend their #vacation in Yosemite Valley, which despite being only 7 miles long and 1 mile wide, packs in more jaw-dropping scenery than just about any other place on Earth.
#Visit Tunnel View and stand before a panorama that’s reduced generations of visitors to silence. The Yosemite Valley ring road follows the banks of the Merced River, which shifts in character as it thunders from the valley walls, before gently winding across the valley floor. The ring road is dotted with trailheads that lead to 800 miles of hiking trails.
Drive along Tioga Road, one of the USA’s most scenic highways. Fill your lungs with alpine air at Olmsted Point, refresh yourself by the waters of Tenaya Lake, then spend the day at Tuolumne Meadow, the traditional summer hunting grounds of the Ahwaneechee.
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Views from across Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity (Wikipedia)
Locations in the video: Glacier Point (0:05), Washburn Point (0:31), Bridalveil Fall (0:37), Tunnel View (1:01), El Capitan (1:20), Mariposa Grove (1:45), Tuolumne Meadows (2:37), Tioga Lake (2:47), Lembert Dome (2:53), Tenaya Lake (2:58), Olmsted Point (3:16), Yosemite Falls (3:22), Vernal Fall (4:31), Nevada Fall (4:51), Half Dome (5:05), Mirror Lake (5:52), Sentinel Dome (6:03), Taft Point (6:32),
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Top 5 Hotels Near Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Top 5 Hotels Near Yosemite National Park, California, USA
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❖ Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite
3-star hotel
34001 CA-120, Groveland, California 95321, USA
Phone: +1 209-379-2373
~1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park
❖ Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
4-star hotel
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, California 93623, USA
Phone: +1 888-514-2167
~3.1 miles from Yosemite National Park
❖ Yosemite Lodging at Big Creek Inn B&B
4-star hotel
1221 Highway 41, Fish Camp, California 93623, USA
Phone: +1 559-641-2828
~2.2 miles from Yosemite National Park
❖ Sierra Sky Ranch, an Ascend Hotel Collection Oakhurst
3-star hotel
50552 Road 632, Oakhurst, California 93644, USA
Phone: +1 559-683-8040
~12.0 miles from Yosemite National Park
❖ The Pines Resort & Conference Center
4-star hotel
54432 Road 432 P.O. Box 90, Bass Lake, California 93604, USA
Phone: +1 559-642-3121
~18.5 miles from Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park - Valley View
A snowy day in Yosemite, with a view of the Merced river from Valley View turnout.
Driving to Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National Park California via Wawona Road 10/26/2017
Driving to Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National Park California via Wawona Road
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Yosemite National Park is set within California's Sierra Nevada mountains.One of the best park in the country. Breathtaking views of the mountains and valley.
Yosemite National Park | 48 Hours of hiking, photography, and amazing views!
In Part 02 of our California road trip, we visit the one and only Yosemite National Park. Located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite is home to the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. We spent two days hiking, free climbing, and exploring all that Yosemite has to offer.
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Yosemite National Park – California (TRAVEL GUIDE) | Beautiful America Series | Episode# 14
Yosemite National Park travel guide by Hipfig for visitors to U.S. National Parks in California.
Topics covered in detail in this Yosemite National Park travel guide are below:
1). Introduction and information on Yosemite National park in California, Main 4 Yosemite park entrances, and nearest big city with Airport Fresno, California
2). Information on how to get to Yosemite National park by Car from:
- San Francisco/Bay area (Hwy 120 or Hwy 140),
- Sacramento (Hwy 120 or Hwy 140),
- Los Angeles (Hwy 99 and Hwy 41)
- Las Vegas or Nevada side (Hwy 120 East), and
- Fresno (Hwy 41)
- Hwy 120 passes through Yosemite but is closed from Nov-May in winter every year.
3). Information on how to get to Yosemite National park by Public transport
- YARTS Bus from Fresno Airport,
- Amtrak and Greyhound from Merced, CA.
4). Entrance fees, busy hours and attractions to see at Yosemite National park,
5). Information and visit to main attractions in Yosemite Valley –
- Yosemite Tunnel View
- Bridalveil Fall,
- El Captain View,
- Sentinel Meadows,
- Yosemite upper fall view,
- Merced river,
- Yosemite Valley Campgrounds,
- Parking at Yosemite Valley,
- Yosemite village,
- Yosemite Valley visitor center, Museum, Restaurants, Parking,
- hike to Lower Yosemite falls, and
- Yosemite Valley free shuttle information for visitors
6). Information on Hwy 120 attractions Pothole dome, Tuolumne Meadows and visitor center not visited on this trip and takes one day more,
7). Other Major attractions visited in this trip on Southern side of Yosemite – Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove showcasing giant Sequoia grove,
8). Things to see and do at Yosemite like – Views, Waterfalls, hiking, visitor centers, Camping, water rafting, tours etc. and
9). Travel tips for first time visitors visiting Yosemite National Park in California.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK | TRAVEL THRU BIKING | HIKING | CAMPING | What to do in Yosemite | CALIFORNIA
We want to share with you our little adventure in Yosemite National Park here in California. This is one of the busiest parks here in United States. Imagine 4 million people visit this marvelous place in a year! Woaaah! We had fun with our bikes and we also camped and looked for a shower (thank goodness we found one!), hiked the Taft Point and saw some wild bear and deer.
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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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8 Things to do in Yosemite Valley in the Winter
Yosemite Valley is one of the top destinations in California and easily one of the most beautiful places in the state. While most people choose to visit in the summer, it is incredibly busy, and a winter visit to the valley is one of the best ways to experience the park. Here are some of my favorite winter stops in the Yosemite Valley.
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