Into the wilderness, Yosemite !

Surrounded by the stone hedged mountains, Yosemite is a delight. It has been a home to one of best photographer known to mankind Ansel Adam, and an inspiration to the learners. The geological fact of Yosemite is characterized by granitic rocks. The age old upliftment of Sierra Nevada resulted in dramatic slopes of Yosemite. It is California’s most visited and one of the most loved National Park. It is famous for its adventurous fields and scenic outdoors. The theatrical mountains in every season, replenish its slopes with different moods. The higher meadows of glacier movements millions of years ago has sculpted the U –shaped valley that attracts so many visitors to its scenic vistas today.

Being the largest and least fragmented habitat blocks in sierra, it supports a diversity of plants and animals. It was designated as World Heritage Site in 1984 and is being widely recognized for its spectacular granitic cliffs, clear streams and waterfalls, and exquisite biodiversity.

Tuolumne and Merced River systems originate along crest of Sierra and have carved river canyons. Merced River which begins in the southern parts of the park gives a scenic drive into the park.

Yosemite Valley is open all year long, though much of the park remains closed because of the snow in winter and re-opens in mid to late spring. The valley is covered with hiking trails, to waterfalls and other scenic destinations. Spring and summer seasons vendors millions of trekkers and campers to its grounds. The park can be divided into 5 sections for the day-user—Yosemite Valley, Wawona/Mariposa Grove/ Glacier Point, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, and Crane Flat/White Wolf. The park ranger encourages visitors to experience these all portions in addition to the park. While some locations require hiking, other locations can be observed via automobile transportation. The most scenic of the lot is the Tioga Road; it is typically open from late May or early June through November.

The valley caters grand ground for rock climbing, Camp 4 which has also been listed on National Register of Historic Places, has been instrumental in developing rock climbing as a sport. Glacier point is one of the majestic places in Yosemite. The grand view of the valley from Glacier point completes the wilderness of the trip.

Off trail and mountain biking, and rafting in Merced River are few of the summer activities in Yosemite. Where as in winter downhill skiing is available at the Badger pass ski area; the oldest downhill skiing area in California.

In addition to exploring the natural features of the park, visitors can also learn about the natural and cultural history of Yosemite Valley at a number of facilities in the valley: the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, the adjoining Yosemite Museum, and the Nature Center at Happy Isles. The Ansel Adams Gallery is also a sort after destination for photographers and enthusiasts of Ansel Adams worldwide.

Accommodation: There are plenty of Camping spots designated by the park authorities for trekkers and campers to explore the wilderness of the park. For an easy stay you can choose from number of lodges located in an outside the park. To list a few here are also two National Historic Landmarks: the LeConte Memorial Lodge (Yosemite's first public visitor center), and the world-famous Ahwahnee Hotel. Camp 4 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.