The first time I went to Yosemite National Park, I knew the reputation for bears in the area, and I was planning to be prepared with a can of bear spray. I was shocked when I found out that bear spray is illegal in both Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. But after talking […]
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is best known for majestic waterfalls flowing into the picturesque Yosemite Valley. But there is plenty more to see in the giant sequoia groves, grand meadows and expansive backcountry.
Yosemite is one of the first national parks, established in 1890. John Muir was instrumental in lobbying for the park’s designation as a way to protect and preserve the landscape.
Basic Information
Entrance Fee: Standard Entrance Pass. Vehicle reservations required during summer season.
Size: 1,169 square miles (748,542 acres) with five entrances.
Operating Schedule: The park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, some entrance stations have limited hours or are closed during winter months.
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