Yosemite National Park:
What activities will you do in Yosemite with all the choices you have?
Welcome to the beauty of Yosemite National Park. You can take advantage of the wealth of fun activities offered in Yosemite, from hiking and exploring to bicycle riding, skiing and rock climbing. Many organized activities are provided by the Park Service, such as tours, lectures and campfire events. Call ahead for events scheduled to be held while you are visiting the park.
Bicycling • Camping • Day Hikes • Fishing • Horseback Riding
Rafting • Rock-Climbing • Skiing cross-country • Skiing downhill • Star-gazing
Day Hikes
Hiking is the best way to appreciate the beauty of this natural wonderland.
Day hikes range from flat walks to robust climbs, with distances from the valley of under one mile (to Bridalveil Fall, easy) up to 17 miles (to Half-Dome, very strenuous). Visitors will see waterfalls, especially strong in the spring, glacial ravines, panoramic views, forests and meadows.
You can also hike above the valley floor south in Wawona, where you will see covered bridges, open pine forest, and the Giant Sequoias Grove. Shuttle bus service is available for tired trekkers to return to Wawona from the Grove. From the northern part of the park, you can visit Soda Springs,
Star-gazing:
Star-gazing
What’s big and dark and very sparkly at night? Yosemite is! For a speechless view of the stars, try Sentinel Dome at night. It’s the best 360° unobstructed view of the heavens you can see, especially during the meteor showers in August. You’ll also have excellent naked-eye views of the Milky Way galaxy. But aided by a telescope at Glacier Point, you’ll be able to view many other astronomical objects such as star clusters, gaseous nebulae and planets. This summer, during mid-August to mid September, Mars will be very near to earth. The closest approach will be on August 27. Mars will be closer to earth than it has been on that day in over 1000 years! Star parties are offered as a public service by the national park and the astronomy clubs, and anyone is welcome to attend. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and jacket (it can get quite cool even during summer) and join the fun.
Ski:
Ski Yosemite - Downhill Skiing
Six lifts, including the modern Eagle triple chair lift, take skiers to the 8,000 foot summit. Skiing terrain is ideal for beginners, improving skiers and families. The Yosemite Ski School, directed by Nic Fiore, is recognized as one of California's best. Nic has taught skiing in Yosemite for over 40 years. Day Lodge includes Ski Rental Shop, General Merchandise Store, Restaurants, Bar and Ski Deck. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Ski Yosemite - Cross-Country Skiing
Badger Pass Ski Vacation Yosemite claims some of the worlds finest Cross-Country skiing, with 350 miles of trails, and roads to ski on. Most cross-country skiing in the National Park occurs at Badger Pass on the 90 miles of marked trails, which begin from the ski area. 35 km (23 miles) of machine groomed track and skating lanes travel from Badger Pass to Glacier Point and to the Clark Range Vista. Numerous other trails lead to such scenic destinations as: Dewey Point, Washburn point
Golf:
Yosemite's Wawona Golf Course was the first regulation course in the Sierra Nevada when it opened in 1918, and has provided golfers challenging but rewarding rounds ever since. Designed by Walter G. Favarque to blend seamlessly into its spectacular surroundings, this nine-hole, par-35 national park golf course measures 3,050 yards and includes two par-five holes and three par-three holes. Different tee positions per side provide a par-70, 18-hole format. Golfers of every level enjoy the rolling terrain, variety of challenging holes and tranquil setting of this historic course.
Walking the GreenPath
This Yosemite golf course is one of the few organic golf courses in the United States and is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. No pesticides are applied to the course and only reclaimed gray water is used for watering the greens.
It's open daily Spring to Fall, conditions permitting.
# The greens fee for nine holes is $18.50, for 18 holes $29.50.
# Cart rentals for nine holes is $15, for 18 holes is $24.50.
# Additional amenities include
- Electric and caddie cart rentals
- Snack and beverage service daily
- Pro shop
- Putting Green.
Ask our Golf Pro about lessons.
For more information and tee time reservations, call the Wawona Golf Shop at (209) 375-6572.
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