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Yosemite National Park from above

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Yosemite National Park in California is a historical place to visit and should be on every bucket list. Yosemite Valley is just one part of the park to explore; on your Yosemite National Park holiday, make sure you explore Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and El Capitan. Yosemite National Park is located in Central California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range – a location familiar to most of us in spaghetti western films. Yosemite is only a few hours away from San Francisco, LA and Reno. Always plan your holiday in advance and check the weather, especially for Yosemite due to the size of the park and its various elevations, conditions change frequently.

Enjoy cabin accommodation on the edge of Yosemite National Park and savour the peace and calm of the vast oasis of the park. You can explore Oakhurst and Arch Rock which are nearby your Yosemite National Park accommodation; board the steam powered locomotive nearby for a ride of a lifetime. If you fancy exploring the mountains and lake in Yosemite, choose accommodation by the Bass Lake lakefront, just 17 miles away from the Southern gate of the park; with great hiking trails and water sports – and there are luxury spa therapies to indulge – a great location for everyone! Families will love Yosemite National Park accommodation options in Mariposa, great for family and romantic getaways. You can explore the historic sites, then have a drink in a saloon-style lounge!

If you fancy becoming a trailblazer, then the Yosemite National Park is a good place to live out this fantasy. There are so many tours to try here; but the standout one is the Moonlight Tour: a two-hour night tour on a green dragon tram under the luminous glow of the moon.

Yosemite National Park is spectacularly majestic. If you’re a western fan, you won’t need to be convinced to explore the beauty of Ahwahneechee Native American territory. A rich cultural history waits to be uncovered, make sure you go on a guided tour with one of the many educators located on the park. They’ll share the incredible cultural history of the place and narrate stories of how Yosemite National Park came to be. This is family time well spent.

Yosemite’s calling card for many travellers is the incredible waterfalls. Make Yosemite Falls your first stop, considered the crown jewel of all the park’s waterfalls, Yosemite Falls is the tallest in North America. You’ll notice that it consists of three separate falls with a drop of 2,425 feet. While you’re traversing the park, you’ll be able the roar of Yosemite Falls in the eastern part of the park, you can get closer – just follow the one mile Lower Yosemite Falls loop trail that takes you to the foot of the falls. There’s also a longer hike which takes you to the top of the falls – this is a strenuous hike so be prepared and suited best to the seasoned adventurers.

Yosemite Valley has several famous cliffs, mountains and rock formations adventurers can explore. Half Dome, one of the most recognisable cliffs in Yosemite –the western face of the cliff is made of Plutonic granite! Rock climbers gravitate towards El Capitan towers; it’s 7, 569 ft – you can watch many climbers attempt the climb. Glacier Point gives visitors a spectacular bird’s eye view of the valley – a must see experience.

It’s not just mountains and cliffs though, Yosemite wildlife is fascinating to watch in its natural habitat. Bears are a regular occurrence in the park but still need to be protected. You may be lucky to spot a number of bears: black, brown, blonde, cinnamon or even white bears. The most common bear you will likely spot is the black bear; while black bears are characteristically shy you should be bear aware. If you’re lucky enough to spot one, never approach the bear.

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