What’s new in Yosemite National Park? Keep reading to learn more, and then plan a trip to enjoy these new experiences for yourself. One of the most exciting happenings in 2018 was the reopening of the Mariposa Grove of Giant … Continue reading
October marked the 50-year anniversary of something special; we are grateful for the National Trails System Act. This Act was signed by President Johnson to promote “the preservation of public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciate of the … Continue reading
Yosemite National Park is roughly divided into 5 areas (Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, Wawona and Glacier Point). The Hetch Hetchy area is in the northwestern part of Yosemite and has its own entrance gate. Because it’s a bit … Continue reading
Driving from the Groveland Hotel to Yosemite National Park, you get a glimpse of the massive Stanislaus National Forest. Larger than Rhode Island, the Stanislaus National Forest covers 1,403.3 square miles (3,634.5 square kilometers) and spans Tuolumne, Mariposa, Calaveras and Alpine counties. With this much area, the Stanislaus National Forest offers amazing recreational opportunities … Continue reading
It is a common misconception that all bears hibernate in the winter. Hibernation is a form of energy conservation, as it causes the animal’s body temperature to drop, heart and respiratory rates to decrease, allowing bears to survive harsh winters … Continue reading
