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Yosemite
National Park

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Trip Prep

AVOIDING THE CROWDS85% of Yosemite’s visitors see 3% or less of the park. Take our word for it—you’re going to want to see the remaining 97%.

PERMITS FOR ALL BACKPACKING AND HALF DOME DAY HIKESAcquiring permits in Yosemite gets harder every year, especially if you’re not a walk-up. Maximize your chances of securing your Half Dome or JMT permit with our tools & tips here.

ITEMIZED COSTS FOR TOP ADVENTURES & COMMON EXPENSESBaseline Essentials Researched pricing info across Yosemite’s endless activities

IMPORTANT PARK MAPS FOR ROUTE PLANNINGImportant maps to help you find your way around the park.

TIMING YOUR TRIP AROUND WEATHER & TEMPERATURELow Elevation: Yosemite Valley High Elevation: Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Pass, Glacier Point and all high country areas above ____ ft.

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Yosemite Camping

OVERVIEWIntro to Yosemite’s designated campgrounds.

THE CAMPSITE RESERVATION PROCESSYear-Around vs. Seasonal Campgrounds Advance Reservation Campgrounds Walk-in Only Campgrounds

CAMPSITE RESERVATION RESOURCESCampground Research Campground Reservation

THE ART OF FINDING LAST MINUTE CAMPSITES DURING PEAK SEASONIf You NEED a Campsite In or Near Yosemite Valley Itself Excellent Campgrounds Just Outside the Park

FEATURED LAST-MINUTE CAMPSITESCrane Flats White Wolf Tioga Pass - The Sawmill

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Yosemite Day Hikes

INDEX OF YOSEMITE’S BEST DAY HIKESComprehensive list of Yosemite’s best hikes, organized by length, difficulty, scenery and crowd factor.

INDEX OF YOSEMITE’S BEST DAY HIKESComprehensive list of Yosemite’s best hikes, organized by length, difficulty, scenery and crowd factor.

HIKES EXCLUSIVELY IN YOSEMITE VALLEYUpper Yosemite Falls Valley Floor to Glacier Point Hike (Four Mile Trail) Half Dome Vernal and Nevada Falls

HIKES NORTH OF YOSEMITE VALLEY ON ALONG TIOGA RD. TOWARD TUOLUMNE MEADOWS AND THE PARK’S EAST ENTRANCENorth Dome and Indian Rock May Lake and Mt. Hoffmann Cathedral Lake Lembert Dome and Dog Lake

HIKES SOUTH OF YOSEMITE VALLEY TOWARD WAWONA AND THE PARK’S SOUTH ENTRANCEChilnualna Falls - Perfect Sunday Hangout Spot after a Long Hiking Weekend

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Backpacking

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THE GRAND CANYON OF THE TUOLUMNE RIVERMy favorite backpacking trip of 2018! This adventure has a never-ending panorama of the park’s most stunning scenery, not to mention the seclusion that one would only dream about in the country’s flashiest natio…

HALF DOME OVERNIGHTDetails on where to camp and what to bring if you’re tackling Half Dome as a backpacking trip.

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Climbing

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE CLIMBERSClimbing in Yosemite can be confusing and expensive! Here’s where to start if you’re new (or relatively new) to the sport and need to know where to sport.

EXPERIENCED CLIMBERSA list of resources if you’re an experienced climber, but new to climbing in Yosemite exclusively.

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Events & Local Secrets

2019 Events

GLACIER POINT ASTRONOMY CLUB NIGHTTIME VIEWINGS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDAn absolute must if you’re in Yosemite between Memorial Day and Labor Day! Best of all, it’s free to the public.

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HEEEEERE’S JOHNNY!Definitely worth your time (maybe even a lunch) if you’re a fan of the movie. Stay away from room 237.

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