Dec 16, 2025 · 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 …

Sep 8, 2025 · Pack your patience: millions of people visit Yosemite from April through October. Yosemite Valley is the main destination for most visitors but there are many places to go in the park.

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Sep 22, 2025 · Yosemite National Park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery, including high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, and a large wilderness.

Sep 2, 2025 · Reservations are available 366 days in advance and are strongly recommended, especially from spring through fall and during holidays. If you can't find lodging inside the park, …

Jan 17, 2024 · While we welcome you to Yosemite, you should expect traffic congestion, especially in Yosemite Valley and at park entrances. If you are planning to visit Yosemite Valley by car for the …

Dec 24, 2025 · Trails in Yosemite may be closed when there are hidden hazards or when they are impassable due to rockfall, snow, ice, or fire. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards.

Sep 8, 2025 · Entrance Reservations You no longer need a reservation to drive into Yosemite in 2025. The $35/car park entrance fee still applies when you arrive.

Sep 2, 2025 · Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain in the Sierra Nevada of California. Yosemite is open all year, though some areas of the park are …

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