There’s no “Yosemite Sam” here. Yosemite National Park is named for the Native tribe Yohhe'meti (Southern Miwok) or Yos e'meti (Central Miwok) that lived in the valley. The park is famous for its giant, ancient sequoia trees and its waterfalls. It is a vast wilderness in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
The waterfalls are calling your name: Yosemite Falls, a waterfall that drops 2,425 ft, Bridalveil Falls, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Illilouette Falls. Climb the granite cliffs of Half Dome, the legendary granite dome. For a bigger challenge scale the near-vertical cliffs of El Capitan. Stop at the scenic Tunnel View between the two. You can always put on your warm coat and mitts and visit Glacier Point to get a bird’s-eye view over it all.
The meadows of Yosemite were made even more famous by photographer Ansel Adams, who has a wilderness area within the park named after him. Be sure to stay at The Majestic Yosemite Hotel, the park’s signature AAA Four-Diamond Hotel, almost blends into the natural background, with an outer façade of stone and wood. Plan accordingly, because the park has a “Leave No Trace” program to preserve its beauty for future generations to enjoy.
By Bus:
Take a bus from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful. It is a journey of 50.9 km that is covered in 2 hours and 45 minutes and costs 98 USD. It also includes a 6-minute walk from Old Faithful to Yellow Stone National Park
By Taxi:
Take a taxi from West Yellowstone to Yellowstone National Park It is a journey of 51.5 km that is covered in 54 minutes and costs 130 to 160 USD
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Waiting Time
15 to 20 minutes for buying tickets
Entrance Fee
Private, non-commercial vehicle: $35
Motorcycle: $30
Individuals by foot, bicycle, ski: $20
Time you can spend
2 to 3 hours
Weather
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