Yosemite National Park

National Park California
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Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (Yosemite Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)

Address

9039 Village Drive, Yosemite, CA 95389

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Biking Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Climbing Fishing Food Guided Tours Hands-On Hiking Backcountry Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Ice Skating Living History Paddling Junior Ranger Program Tubing Snow Tubing Skiing Snow Play Snowshoeing Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Arts Painting Photography Asian American Heritage Burial Cemetery and Gravesite Native American Heritage Religion and Spirituality Churches Schools and Education Science Technology and Innovation Transportation Tragic Events Floods Women's History Animals Birds Cats (wild) Fish Climate Change Fire Foothills Plains and Valleys Forests and Woodlands Geology Glaciers Grasslands Meadows Lakes Mountains Natural Sounds Night Sky Astronomy River and Riparian Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views Trails Unique Species Watersheds Waterfalls Wetlands Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

7

monday

7

thursday

7

sunday

7

tuesday

7

friday

7

saturday

7

Location

Coordinates: 37.84883288, -119.5571873

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