New
on About Yosemite
-- Ken Burns Documentary
-- Half Dome cables are up for the season (5/15/09)
-- Tioga pass (Hwy 120) open for the season (5/20/09)
-- Yosemite Roadtrips, Summer 2009
-- El Capitan Climbing, Major Packer
-- Yosemite Valley Chapel celebrates 130 years
-- Where is Yosemite West?
-- Tribal history of Yosemite revisited
-- Moonbow at Yosemite Falls
-- Hike to Vernal Falls
-- Hike to Clouds Rest
-- Photography: US Postage Stamp Features
Yosemite Valley
-- Sightseeing:
Glacier Point
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Yosemite
National Park guides
 photography
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Since
the time when Ansel Adams captured the scenic beauty of Yosemite
National park through the art of photography, professionals and
amateurs alike have found joy in telling the story of Yosemite in
pictures. Here we feature articles of interest to Yosemite photographers,
as well as photo galleries submitted by About Yosemite guests. go
to Yosemite photos...
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 yosemite
valley guide
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Yosemite
valley is a popular destination for vacationers from all over the
world. Not only is it home to epic monuments of nature such as El
Capitan and Half Dome, but also a great place for camping, hiking,
relaxing, or even shopping. go
to Yosemite Valley guide...
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nature
guide
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Taking
a relaxing nature hike in Yosemite is fun for the whole family.
One can encounter quite an array of plant and animal species, many
of which are native to the park. For the nature enthusiast we have
constructed a guide with interesting facts about the natural phenomenon
of Yosemite National Park. go
to Yosemite nature guide...
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snow
skiing guide
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Find
some great skiing in Yosemite! Yosemite National Park features the Badger Pass ski area, California's
oldest downhill ski area. Also, experience the wonders of Yosemite
from your own cross-country ski expidition. The 2004-2005 ski season
in Yosemite will go down as one of record snow packs. We'll tell
you all about it with photos and reviews, and how to get a jump
on this winter in Yosemite.go
to skiing guide...
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Weather
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Current Conditions:
Fair, 70 F
Forecast:
Thu - Mostly Clear. High: 85 Low: 58
Fri - Mostly Sunny. High: 87 Low: 58
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather
(provided by The Weather Channel)Reported at: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 7:30 pm PDT Be
prepared on your next wilderness adventure with current updates
on weather forecasts in and around the park from the following sources:
  
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Road
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Click
on the map below to current road conditions in Yosemite from CalTrans.
Tioga pass / Hwy 120 now open for summer season
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General
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 Our
General Information guide features links to Yosemite National Park
Local News, Yarts schedules, and other updates by the Park service.
Remember, You can still drive your car into Yosemite. Yarts and
other busses are not required. go
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historical
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Part of what makes Yosemite national park such a sought after destination for travel is its rich history. In our historical guide you can enrich your understanding of the events and people that have converged upon this place.
Here you will discover the Miwok Indian history of Yosemite Valley and find articles about the Yosemite Valley Chapel. Find out about the Hetch Hetchy dam that supplies
water for San Francisco with its own unique history. Train lovers will find more about the history of the logging trains whose former rail
paths still exist in the park today. go
to Yosemite park history...
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Locate
your next Yosemite vacation retreat! From spacious mountain
homes to cozy cabins, there is lodging available for any size of group
or budget. Luxurious rental properties in 
Whether you're venturing to scale the steep walls of El Capitan
or enjoying a brisk hike to Mount Hoffman. In Yosemite the hiking
season is virtually year-round, but the spring and summer months
give a great chance to explore the vast system of hiking trails
throughout the park. Here, we provide hikers experiences, photos
and various information for backpackers and rock climbers alike. 
El
Capitan, Half Dome, Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite
Valley are just but a few of the natural monuments within the park
to visit with the family. Our sightseeing directory will show you
all of the natural wonders of Yosemite Park and provide you with
important information you'll need when you get there. To read about some of the many landmarks of Yosemite. 
Camping
is a great way to spend a vacation with your family, either from the
comfort of your RV, or setting up camp at one of Yosemite's many quality
campsites. There's plenty of things you'll want to know before planning
your camping trip. We'll tell you about campsite reservations, types
of campsites, wilderness permits, camping gear, important advisories
and more. 
The
Yosemite fishing season offers some of the best lake and stream
fishing in the Eastern Sierra. Find out about licencing, tackle
and bait, and of course, the best places to fishFishing spots are
available throughout Yosemite National Park in the rivers, streams
and the high mountain lakes. Try your luck on your own or sign up
for the special guided tours and find the best spots for catching
brown and rainbow trout. 
Glide down the lazy Merced River in the valley in summer or face
the churning white water thrills following the spring thaw. Yosemite
National Park features hundreds of exciting waterways for rafting,
kayaking, canoeing, and even swimming.