Yosemite National Park
Yosemite means “murderer” in the indigenous Miwok language, and in today’s parlance is an impressive and majestic place. Towering granite domes, sheer cliffs, turbulent rivers, crystal clear lakes, captivating waterfalls and tranquil meadows are found throughout Yosemite. Yosemite, the third national park in the United States, is arguably worth preserving for recreation and conservation, from the park’s most famous natural features such as Half Dome, El Capitan, Mariposa Grove, and Yosemite Falls to a summer paradise. The best example of a place. Tuolumne Meadows and Glacier Point. It’s no wonder that over 5 million visitors each year admire Yosemite’s splendor. It was here that conservationist John Muir fell deeply in love with Mother Nature and wrote an enthusiastic bulletin about the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which helped preserve it as a national park. Yosemite has not only impressed Muir, but it has lured generations of rock-he climbers who flock to the park’s challenging routes and rock faces each year. The park also continues to inspire new ways to see and experience nature. For example, the relatively new sport of slacklining was born in Yosemite by weary climbers trying new tricks between projects. Activities in Yosemite There are over 800 miles of hiking trails, ranging from simple his half-mile walks along the valley floor to nighttime backpacking expeditions and hikes. With 13 campgrounds and many backcountry locations, Camp 4 and Tuolumne Meadows attract a tight-knit climbing community during the summer months. Backpacks, tents and other equipment can be rented at the Yosemite Mountaineering School. Horse riding, swimming, rafting, kayaking, skiing, fishing, even golf and hang gliding are available here. There is also Yosemite After Dark Entertainment. In addition to the events at the Yosemite Theater, other activities are planned throughout the year, including a campfire program, Photo His Hike for Kids, Twilight Walks, Night Sky Observations, Ranger Talks and Slide Shows. The Evergreen Lodge Tavern also hosts live bands on weekends. Best views of Yosemite Valley The park’s crown jewel, the spectacular meadow-clad Yosemite Valley, stretches seven miles (11 km) long, is bisected by the Merced River, and is surrounded by some of the most majestic granite boulders in the world. increase. Bands of water, including some of the tallest waterfalls in the United States, plummet dramatically before collapsing in a thunderstorm.A counterpoint to the sublime natural scenery is the bustling Yosemite Village. For the best 360-degree views of the canyon, Tunnel View, at the eastern end of the Wawona Tunnel off Highway 41, is a large, crowded parking lot and lookout. It’s a short drive from the bottom of the valley. This view includes most of the valley’s landmarks. El Capitan on the left, Bridalveil Falls on the right, and below is the lush valley floor with the spectacular Half Dome front and center. This vantage point is often erroneously called Inspiration Point. This point is on an old park road and is now accessible via a steep hike from the car park in his view of the tunnel. His second view, called Valley View, is a good focal point along the way. With bottom-up (as opposed to top-down) views of the valley, it’s the perfect place to dip your toes in the Merced River and bid farewell to sights like Bridalveil Falls, Cathedral Rocks, and El Capitan. You can see the top of Half Dome in the distance. Head west from Valley on Northside Dr and look for the Valley View exit (road sign V11) about a mile past El Capitan Meadow. The complex of buildings known as Yosemite Valley Lodge near the base of Yosemite Falls offers modern motel-like accommodations, recently upgraded restaurants including Base Camp Restaurant and Starbucks, shops, bars, bike rentals, a pool, and a tour desk. , and other amenities. The amphitheater hosts regular evening programs and the pool is open to the public. The Yosemite Valley shuttle bus stops right outside, as does the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS). bus. Guided tram tours, ski shuttles and hiking buses all depart from here. Tickets can be purchased at the tour desk in the lobby. Climbing El Capitan At nearly 1600 feet high from base to summit, El Capitan is he one of the tallest granite monoliths in the world. Its rugged face made it a prime destination for experienced climbers, and it wasn’t surpassed until 1958. It has been flooded ever since. Look closely and you may spot climbers anticipating a series of cracks and outcrops on El Cap, including the famous ‘Nose’. Park along the street at night and dim your headlights. As your eyes adjust, you can easily see the needle marks of the searchlights that dot the cliffs. Also, listen to audio. The meadow across from El Capitan is great for spotting rock climbers hanging from granite (you’ll need binoculars to get a good look). Look for the haul bag first. Bigger, more colorful, and more mobile than climbers, they are easy to spot. As part of the excellent “Ask a Climber” program, the Climb Rangers will set up telescopes on the El Capitan Bridge from 12:30pm to 4:30pm (mid-May to mid-October) to answer visitors’ questions. to answer. See Yosemite Guide List for schedule. Half Dome Rising 8,842 feet above sea level and nearly a mile above the valley floor, Half-His Dome is the spiritual centerpiece of the park and one of the most glorious, monumental (not to mention most famous) domes on Earth, He-1 It is considered one. Its namesake shape is indeed an illusion. Although the dome appears to be cut neatly in half from the valley, viewing from Glacier or Washburn Point reveals it is actually a slender ridge, the summit of which is almost as steep as the fabled façade. increase. As you travel through the park, you’ll discover the many faces of Half Dome. From Mirror Lake, for example, it exhibits a powerful shape, and from Panorama Trail, it looks like a big toe sticking out over rocks and trees. Glacier Point Built