Yosemite Valley

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Yosemite Valley is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Central California, United States. The valley is …

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Nov 12, 2024
Yosemite Valley is a small part of the overall park, but it seems to be the most visited. Small wonder, since the sheer granite cliffs around it are awe-inspiring to see. We arrived in mid-October,… Full review by kay-cee-1138
Oct 8, 2024
We had three days exploring the Yosemite national Park. What a fabulous place! For someone who is not a fan of heights, it was quite a challenge but I am so glad that I visited. We were pleased that … Full review by AlisonB492
Oct 2, 2024
Yosemite has been on my bucket list to visit for years and I am sorry to say whilst I am glad I visited I wont be going back. The Valley - be prepared it took us over 90 mins to get here from 2 diff… Full review by H6Ragz

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Hi everyone. A bit of an urgent one. My family have arrived in Los Angeles and are making their way to Yosemite. …
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Hi everyone. A bit of an urgent one. My family have arrived in Los Angeles and are making their way to Yosemite. Unfortunately there have been major problems in UK with luggage and their 3 cases have been lost. This trip has been cancelled 3 times and it was one of those holidays of a lifetime for an 18th, 21st and 50th! Anyhoo, their main reason for visiting Yosemite was for mountain climbing. All of their equipment is in the suitcase. Is there anywhere where climbing equipment can be hired please or any other suggestions please? Thank you.
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Check out the Mountaineering School located inside the park at Curry Village. They may be able to help. Also check into renting gear at REI. Learn more at their website.
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Hello. Does anyone know if/when the Merced river rafting opens?
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The Yosemite forum is the best place to ask. The water level needs to be low enough (and it's low this year!), the water temperature needs to be high enough (it's been right …
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The Yosemite forum is the best place to ask. The water level needs to be low enough (and it's low this year!), the water temperature needs to be high enough (it's been right around 40 degrees lately), and the air temperature needs to be warm enough (it has snowed recently, but hot weather is coming again.)
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Answer by Pacific N · May 11, 2022
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Planning a trip to Yosemite in April 2022. Anyone know when they will open the bicycle rentals for the spring season? I …
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Planning a trip to Yosemite in April 2022. Anyone know when they will open the bicycle rentals for the spring season? I wrote the NPS and received a very vague answer.
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Hi Next time use the forum rather than this seldom viewed Q&A feature.
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Answer by Pacific N · May 11, 2022
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Hello, we are a family from the UK looking to stay overnight or two Yosemite National park and would like to combine this …
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Hello, we are a family from the UK looking to stay overnight or two Yosemite National park and would like to combine this with a tour if possible on our way from LA to San Francisco- grateful for any advice please? Thank you Melody
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Spend as much Tim in Yosemite Valley, it’s breathtaking. You don’t need a “tour” just make lodging reservations in the valley well in advance and just drive there, rent bikes and take in …
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Spend as much Tim in Yosemite Valley, it’s breathtaking. You don’t need a “tour” just make lodging reservations in the valley well in advance and just drive there, rent bikes and take in the amazing beauty if the waterfalls, granite, meadows and wildlife. May & June are the best months. Mid summer can get extremely hot and by end of summer waterfalls can be dry.
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Getting married in Yosemite in late October and I am having a hard time trying to figure out what kind of cover up or …
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Getting married in Yosemite in late October and I am having a hard time trying to figure out what kind of cover up or shawl I should buy to wear over my wedding gown. I know the weather can be unpredictable but what advice can anyone give me on if I should buy something sheer, maybe fleece or like faux fur? Should it be thin and lightweight or warmer? Thank you kindly!
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Hi I recommend asking on the Yosemite NP forum page. Late October could be 70 degrees or could be snowing or anything in between . If you are lucky, it will be 65 degrees, sunny, …
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Hi I recommend asking on the Yosemite NP forum page. Late October could be 70 degrees or could be snowing or anything in between . If you are lucky, it will be 65 degrees, sunny, with a gentle breeze. I would go for a thin but warm layer. Best wishes (from a June Yosemite bride!)
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I made a reservation for an RV nonelectric campsite but only have a tent. Can I still use the campsite?
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If you have questions about a specific campsite, you can call the campground office at the phone number listed in your reservation.
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