Yosemite National Park

North America

Yosemite has long been a place of inspiration for artists, climbers, and nature lovers. Beginning in the 1920s, Ansel Adams' stunning black and white photographs of Yosemite drew attention to the park's beautiful landscapes and iconic sites like never before.

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Yosemite has long been a place of inspiration for artists, climbers, and nature lovers. Beginning in the 1920s, Ansel Adams’ stunning black and white photographs of Yosemite drew attention to the park’s beautiful landscapes and iconic sites like never before. Following WWII, climbers descended on the park and agonized over how to ascend the magnificent sheer walls. In their attempts, …

Yosemite National Park

Planning a Trip

STATE California COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North America LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT Spring season (April- June) NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Merced Station NEAREST AIRPORT Merced Regional Airport(MCE) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 911 INTERNET ACCESS Yosemite Valley Lodge, Majestic Yosemite Hotel, Half Dome Village and Big Trees Lodge offer free wi-fi to guests. Half Dome Village …

Yosemite National Park

Getting Around

Bicycle Cycling is an ideal way to take in Yosemite Valley. You can rent a wide-handled cruiser (per hour/day $12/33.50) or a bike with an attached child trailer (per hour/day $19.26/60) at the Yosemite Valley Lodge or Half Dome Village. Strollers and wheelchairs are also rented here. Car Roadside signs with red bears mark the many spots where bears have …

Yosemite National Park

History & Culture

The Ahwahneechee, a group of Miwok and Paiute peoples, lived in the Yosemite area for around 4000 years before a group of pioneers, most likely led by legendary explorer Joseph Rutherford Walker, came through in 1833. There were an estimated 3000 people living in 22 villages in the valley alone. During the gold-rush era, conflict between the miners and native …

Yosemite National Park

Top Attractions

Yosemite Falls Upper, Lower, and Middle Yosemite Falls combined make up the highest waterfall in North America, topping out at a prodigious 2,425 feet. A challenging trail accesses the upper fall’s crest, but the base of the lower falls can be visited with an easy stroll. From April to June, wear rain gear—an icy spray drenches all who come near. …

Yosemite National Park

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