| Located 200 miles east of San Francisco is one of | | | | purposes of ensuring the park remains free of |
| the most popular parks in the US - Yosemite | | | | pollution and of course to maintain uniformity and |
| National Park. This park receives over 3 million | | | | the park's natural charm. The only place you are |
| tourists each year all eager to explore the | | | | allowed to buy food while in the park is Yosemite |
| charming landscape, steep cliffs and attractive | | | | Valley. While all the main roads are well maintained |
| waterfalls the place has on offer. It takes circa | | | | and beautifully plowed over the snow season, the |
| 3-4 hours to drive from San Francisco to | | | | National Park Service management expects that |
| Yosemite National Park by road, but the trip is | | | | all drivers driving private vehicles carry tire chains. |
| well worth it as there is so much in place for you | | | | Even though high traffic is very common |
| including hiking, rafting in Merced River, professional | | | | particularly at the entrance, it is always worth it |
| photography, camping, horseback riding, biking, | | | | keeping in mind the charm that awaits you ahead. |
| snowshoeing at the Badger Pass, and skiing. | | | | Tioga Pass - this is circa 9950ft high from the |
| Yosemite National Park is particularly popular | | | | ground level and provides stunning views of the |
| among mountain climbers thanks to the 3500ft | | | | national park. Tioga Pass is only accessible over |
| vertical granite wall of the famous El Captain. Even | | | | the summer months around June and July since |
| though the park spans 308283 ha, the most | | | | the place is located at a height that receives quite |
| famous part among tourists is the 7 square miles | | | | heavy snow during the winter months. You will |
| of the Yosemite Valley. The park is most visited | | | | also get an opportunity to see some charming |
| starting from early spring to early September i.e. | | | | wildflowers and sequoias. |
| from February to May. | | | | Half Dome - this is a granite dome in the park |
| Entrance fee in Yosemite National Park is $20 per | | | | found on the eastern part of the Yosemite Valley. |
| car and is valid for seven days. You can opt to | | | | It is arguably the most familiar sight of the park, |
| drive around the park yourself but the | | | | with its crest rising to over 4,737ft above the |
| management encourages using the free available | | | | floor of the valley. |
| shuttle buses heading to most popular spots for | | | | |