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Camping in Yosemite National Park
Posted 9/3/2009 @ 7:21:29 am by campingandcrosstitch.com
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Have you been camping at Yosemite National Park? Yosemite National Park is located in California. On a summer’s day, as many as 14,000 travelers congregate in the mile-wide, seven-mile long valley, strolling along the boardwalks over the meadows, rafting down the Merced River and biking on the paved paths. Yosemite National park is consistently one of the top five most visited parks in the National Park Service system and without a doubt can get crowded, especially on those busy summer days. But in spite of all the other adventurers exploring the area, it’s well worth a visit to Yosemite Valley in California’s Yosemite National Park for an amazing experience. The views of the famous granite monoliths called Half Dome and El Capitan are unmatched from the valley floor, and you will savvy enough to explore the park in mid-week during the shoulder seasons will likely find Yosemite Valley to be transcendent.
Of course, Yosemite Valley delivers but a sliver of Yosemite National Park’s abundant charms. The Park, after all is comprised of 747,956 acres, a stunning array of scenic wild beauty about which renowned naturalist John Muir said, “No temple made with human hands can compare with Yosemite.”
You do need not be gung-ho hikers to explore the 800 miles of trails that wend through the park, nor must they be avid anglers to pursue the rainbow and brown trout that swim in the miles of streams and hundreds of lakes within park Boundaries
With 13 campgrounds and a nearly unlimited number of places to pitch a backcountry tent, Yosemite appeals to a wide range of outdoor Enthusiasts. The park includes Yosemite Falls, the highest falls in North America and the fifth highest in the world.
Preplanning is a must for a trip to the Yosemite National Park. Consider the temperature for proper clothing, hiking gear, type of equipment, first aid items, ect. Be prepared to enjoy a stress free camping vacation that you will never forget.
Courtsey of letsgodigital.org