Yosemite National Park Holidays

Yosemite National Park at a Glance

Yosemite National Park covers a large area, in the eastern portion of California. Somewhere in excess of 750,000 acres, the park stretches from Tuolumne and Madera, as far as the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.

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• Nature: this vast area of national park is a home to countless species of flora and fauna.
• Beauty: From its rocky mountains to gaping gorges, Yosemite National Park represents one of the most dramatic natural landscapes in all of America.
• Sports: you’ll find a wealth of adventure sports on offer ranging from skiing to whitewater rafting!

Attraction and Activities on a Yosemite National Park Holiday

It is estimated that as many as 3.7 million people visit Yosemite National Park in California each year, and the destination boasts a wide range of exciting attractions.

• The most popular region of the park is the area around Yosemite Valley; this district covers an area of seven square miles, and was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Here, visitors will be able to admire beautiful streams and waterfalls, granite cliffs and verdant groves of Giant Sequoia trees.
• The other 95% of Yosemite National Park is officially designated an area of wilderness; as such it attracts a large number of visitors to admire its outstandingly diverse natural habitats. The park is home to a wide array of colourful flora and fauna, including a total of five different types of terrain; oak woodland, lower montane, upper montane, subalpine and alpine.
• Those interested in adventure sports will find plenty to do on a Yosemite National Park holiday; here there are countless opportunities for exciting pursuits in the wilderness. Hiking is a popular attraction of course, and there are plenty of trails which will take you anywhere from a few hours, to a number of days to complete, you’ll be able to take a map and head out on your own, or join a guided tour.
• Both mountain biking and horse riding are well catered for on a Yosemite National Park holiday, and you’ll even find a couple of courses designed for quad bikes! Those looking for something a little more fast-paced, might like to try their hand at white water rafting – a thrilling aquatic ride, along the often tempestuous waterways of the park.

Nearby Places of Interest

If you take a trip as far as the mountainous Badger Pass, you’ll be able to enjoy some great ski slopes. This is the oldest downhill skiing area in California, and the lodges welcome guests between December and mid-April.

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