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5 best-kept secrets on the way to Yosemite.

Between a rock and a hard place.

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Yosemite has many wild waterfalls, rivers and streams, causing visitors who are unprepared and don't heed the posted warning signs to get into trouble.

During your Yosemite vacation, you would be very lucky indeed to get a chance to see wild bighorn sheep up close and personal. But even catching a glimpse of these majestic mammals from afar can be a thrill.

With a wide range of elevations, Yosemite National Park offers a completely different visual experience in the fall than any other season.

Yosemite’s most popular path, Mist Trail, deserves every bit of attention it gets. This spectacular, rainbow-streaked trail skirts 317-foot Vernal Fall and 594-foot Nevada Fall and extends to Little Yosemite Valley.

The valley has an iconic rock formation called Kolana Rock, and Wapama Falls which flows year-round, yet relatively few people visit this area of the park.

Stay cool in summer at these water hot spots.

Wildland Trekking founders explain why they teach their travelers to reduce their impact while exploring national parks.

Yosemite ranger Shelton Johnson brings to life the stories of the Black soldiers who served as the park’s first rangers.

Listen to an entertaining guide that automatically tells you stories about where you are while you drive.

The American Galapagos

Top off your Yosemite vacation by listening to a ranger chat about wild black bears, or joining a guided photography walk or snowshoe trip.

Off-the-beaten-path lodging in Yosemite National Park

Experience the beauty of the giant sequoias.

One of the oldest lakes in North America

Students in the 4th grade can get a free annual entry pass for their family to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.

Get better acquainted with artistic legacy during your Yosemite vacation by visiting the Ansel Adams Gallery and galleries of basket making and painting.

Pull back the curtains of history from the Miwok people to the establishment of the national park.

New to night sky and Milky Way photography? Start with these concepts to get started on the right foot.

It's easy to see Yosemite via public transportation including free shuttle buses.

Looking to take a deep breath and disconnect?

For the most part, pets are not allowed on any trails, minus these few exceptions. Dog food must be stored in bear proof containers.

State Route 120 in Northern California is about 206 miles long. Let’s take a journey along this historic road, from west to east.

Experience the Wild West, drink Sarsaparilla and take a stagecoach ride.

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Find natural attractions, visitor centers and incredible museums, along with hotels, campgrounds and restaurants.

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Visitors to Yosemite can drive on roads throughout the park. However, we encourage you to use shuttle buses, where available. Also, some roads are closed at certain times of the year.

Yosemite National Park is located in central California with unique Sierra Nevada gateway towns surrounding it. The park has five main entrances.

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Hit the trail during your Yosemite vacation! Choose Yosemite National Park trails based on how easy or family-friendly they are.

Yosemite’s 15 bear rangers and volunteers try to keep human food unavailable to bears. They track bear movements to be ready for confrontations.

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Head to these granite gems for big vistas and easy treks across rock that is full of geology lessons.

Nearly 95 percent of Yosemite National Park is designated Wilderness. Wilderness is a special distinction granted by Congress protecting land from further development. The best way to experience the 1,100 square miles of the Yosemite Wilderness is to explore it first hand.

Listen to live music, shop at a farmers market, and play a round of golf. Then stop by the visitor center for park entry passes and info about Yosemite.