Your Yosemite and Sierra Nevada Adventure Guide!

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Your Yosemite and Sierra Nevada Adventure Guide!

Sightseeing

https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm You can now download the official app for information right on the go. ~Walk among giants. Just inside the south entrance is the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, Giant Sequoias as much as 300 feet tall and two centuries old line the hiking trails. ~See pioneers. Another 4 miles up the road from the Mariposa Grove is Wawona, the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is a collection of mostly 19th century buildings relocated to this quiet corner of the park; in summer rangers offer living history programs here. ~Relaxed dining. Where the Ahwahnee is grand, the park’s other notable historic hotel, the Wawona, is simply charming. A summer dinner on its broad porch or a Saturday bbq on its lawn are two of the nicest things you can do in the park. ~Gaze out from Glacier Point. Take the Wawona Road and turn east on Glacier Point Road. Follow it to its end for one of the best views anywhere: ~Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada. If you feel like hiking, you have good options: nearby, the trail to Sentinel Dome & Taft Point gives amazing views, too. ~Tunnel View Overlook. This classic view of Yosemite Valley is best seen toward late afternoon, when the sun makes the valley and the Sierra glow even more strikingly than usual. You’ll find the overlook on the Wawona Road, just below the tunnel exit driving north. ~Hike to Mirror Lake. Beat the crowds and watch the sun rise on an early morning hike to this lovely lake near the east end of Yosemite Valley. ~Hike to Yosemite Falls. Catch one of the valley shuttle buses to the trailhead for Lower Yosemite Falls, at its best in spring and early summer. ~Raft the Merced. Wild in spring, in summer the Merced River is enjoyably tame as it flows through the valley. Easiest way is to rent a raft (and required personal flotation devices) at Curry Village Recreation Center; rental includes a shuttle trip from take-out point back to your start. (209) 372- 4386.
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Parcul Național Yosemite
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https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm You can now download the official app for information right on the go. ~Walk among giants. Just inside the south entrance is the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, Giant Sequoias as much as 300 feet tall and two centuries old line the hiking trails. ~See pioneers. Another 4 miles up the road from the Mariposa Grove is Wawona, the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is a collection of mostly 19th century buildings relocated to this quiet corner of the park; in summer rangers offer living history programs here. ~Relaxed dining. Where the Ahwahnee is grand, the park’s other notable historic hotel, the Wawona, is simply charming. A summer dinner on its broad porch or a Saturday bbq on its lawn are two of the nicest things you can do in the park. ~Gaze out from Glacier Point. Take the Wawona Road and turn east on Glacier Point Road. Follow it to its end for one of the best views anywhere: ~Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada. If you feel like hiking, you have good options: nearby, the trail to Sentinel Dome & Taft Point gives amazing views, too. ~Tunnel View Overlook. This classic view of Yosemite Valley is best seen toward late afternoon, when the sun makes the valley and the Sierra glow even more strikingly than usual. You’ll find the overlook on the Wawona Road, just below the tunnel exit driving north. ~Hike to Mirror Lake. Beat the crowds and watch the sun rise on an early morning hike to this lovely lake near the east end of Yosemite Valley. ~Hike to Yosemite Falls. Catch one of the valley shuttle buses to the trailhead for Lower Yosemite Falls, at its best in spring and early summer. ~Raft the Merced. Wild in spring, in summer the Merced River is enjoyably tame as it flows through the valley. Easiest way is to rent a raft (and required personal flotation devices) at Curry Village Recreation Center; rental includes a shuttle trip from take-out point back to your start. (209) 372- 4386.
If you'd like to get a little work out on your vacation, lewis creek is just the place! Waterfalls and wildlife enrich this Sierra mountain destination.
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley Drive
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If you'd like to get a little work out on your vacation, lewis creek is just the place! Waterfalls and wildlife enrich this Sierra mountain destination.
Taking a brisk walk through these mountain giants is captivating.
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Nelder Grove
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Taking a brisk walk through these mountain giants is captivating.
Horseback riding is a fun way to see the trails and waterfalls! (559) 683-7611 yosemitetrails.com
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Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures
7910 Jackson Rd
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Horseback riding is a fun way to see the trails and waterfalls! (559) 683-7611 yosemitetrails.com
Grab a blanket and a wicker basket and make some memories adventuring the forest! Homemade sandwiches and a bottle of champagne. Now thats picnicking !
Swinging Bridge Picnic Area
9000 Southside Dr
Grab a blanket and a wicker basket and make some memories adventuring the forest! Homemade sandwiches and a bottle of champagne. Now thats picnicking !
Wawona is a quaint little town, with lots of historical sites to see!
Wawona Visitor Center
8308 Wawona Road
Wawona is a quaint little town, with lots of historical sites to see!
www.yosemitethisyear.com 40343 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-683-4636
Oakhurst Visitor Info
www.yosemitethisyear.com 40343 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-683-4636
This 3.1 mile loop Willow Creek Trail is a great trail for many hikers. It starts as a relatively easy hike, with some moderate uphill climbs. Angel Falls & Devils Slide are waterfalls on Willow Creek reached by trails off the Bass Lake north shore in Sierra National Forest near Oakhurst.
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Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432
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This 3.1 mile loop Willow Creek Trail is a great trail for many hikers. It starts as a relatively easy hike, with some moderate uphill climbs. Angel Falls & Devils Slide are waterfalls on Willow Creek reached by trails off the Bass Lake north shore in Sierra National Forest near Oakhurst.
40155 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst, CA 93644 https://discoveryosemite.com 559-642-4400 Highly rated tour company for a relaxing expierince in Yosemite!
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Discover Yosemite
40155 Enterprise Dr
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40155 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst, CA 93644 https://discoveryosemite.com 559-642-4400 Highly rated tour company for a relaxing expierince in Yosemite!

Food scene

Best BBQ in town.
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Smokehouse 41 BBQ
40713 CA-41
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Best BBQ in town.
Tenaya lodge offers a wide verity of restaurants, from fine dining at Embers to their Parkside Deli! Jackalopes bar and grill, Timberloft pizzeria, Barefoot Bar and Gold Rush BBQ are some of the local favorites!
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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
1122 CA-41
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Tenaya lodge offers a wide verity of restaurants, from fine dining at Embers to their Parkside Deli! Jackalopes bar and grill, Timberloft pizzeria, Barefoot Bar and Gold Rush BBQ are some of the local favorites!
A hotspot in the local community with great food and fun drink varieties, something to get your taste buds chatting The blonde beer is one of my favorites.
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Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise Dr
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A hotspot in the local community with great food and fun drink varieties, something to get your taste buds chatting The blonde beer is one of my favorites.
Enjoy a romantic rustic setting for an incredible meal!
Buffalo Bar at Narrow Gauge Inn
48571 California 41
Enjoy a romantic rustic setting for an incredible meal!
A fun environment for the whole family. There are a few other pizza parlors in town, sugar pine pizza, pizza factory and Me N Ed's.
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Round Table Pizza
40034 CA-49
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A fun environment for the whole family. There are a few other pizza parlors in town, sugar pine pizza, pizza factory and Me N Ed's.
Indian cuisine https://zmenu.com/tandoori-express-oakhurst-online-menu/
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Tandoori express
40278 Road 425A
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Indian cuisine https://zmenu.com/tandoori-express-oakhurst-online-menu/
The wawona Hotel dining is a wonderful experience , my favorite time is during the spring and summer months they have a big BBQ out on the front lawn with games and music!
Wawona Hotel Dining Room
8308 Wawona Rd
The wawona Hotel dining is a wonderful experience , my favorite time is during the spring and summer months they have a big BBQ out on the front lawn with games and music!
If your in the bass lake area and are feeling spicy,Casa Velasco has a great menu I suggest the chili verde, dont forget salsa and chips!
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Casa Velasco Mexican Restaurant
54311 Rd 432
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If your in the bass lake area and are feeling spicy,Casa Velasco has a great menu I suggest the chili verde, dont forget salsa and chips!
Great Idea to stock up on good needed for your trip.
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Vons
40044 CA-49
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Great Idea to stock up on good needed for your trip.
Great Place to stock up on goods for your trip!
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Raley's
40041 CA-49
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Great Place to stock up on goods for your trip!
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Pizza Factory
49430 Rd 426
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Best Sushi in Oakhurst 40423 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-692-2400
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Kyoto Kafe Japanese & Korean Cusine
40423 California 41
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Best Sushi in Oakhurst 40423 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-692-2400
1191 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623 (559) 683-7962 Great little store at the gateway to Yosemite
Fish Camp General Store
1191 CA-41
1191 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623 (559) 683-7962 Great little store at the gateway to Yosemite
Popular Chinese Food in the mountain area! 40034 CA-49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 658-7618 www.tasteofchinaoc.com
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Taste of China
40034 CA-49
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Popular Chinese Food in the mountain area! 40034 CA-49, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 658-7618 www.tasteofchinaoc.com
41939 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 683-6668
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El Cid
41939 CA-41
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41939 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 683-6668
40093 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 683-0772
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Pete's Place
40093 CA-41
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40093 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 683-0772
Mountain fine dinning 48688 Victoria Ln, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 683-6800 https://chateausureau.com
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Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria Ln
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Mountain fine dinning 48688 Victoria Ln, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 683-6800 https://chateausureau.com

Historic Village and park

Log cabin Living? Where do I sign up! Its never to late to keep the history alive! Saving the past for the future! Fresnoflatsmuseum@gmail.com
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Fresno Flats Historical Park
49777 High School Rd
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Log cabin Living? Where do I sign up! Its never to late to keep the history alive! Saving the past for the future! Fresnoflatsmuseum@gmail.com
A blast from the past adventure, stepping back into 1868 https://www.yosemitehikes.com/southern-yosemite/swinging-bridge/swinging-bridge.htm
Wawona Covered Bridge
4100 Forest Drive
A blast from the past adventure, stepping back into 1868 https://www.yosemitehikes.com/southern-yosemite/swinging-bridge/swinging-bridge.htm
A quaint little nostalgic town. Lots of shopping, dining and history here. Visit the California mineral museum for a unique experience and a look at this spectacular 13.8-pound. gold specimen. It is the largest remaining intact mass of crystalline gold from 19th century. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588
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Mariposa
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A quaint little nostalgic town. Lots of shopping, dining and history here. Visit the California mineral museum for a unique experience and a look at this spectacular 13.8-pound. gold specimen. It is the largest remaining intact mass of crystalline gold from 19th century. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588
The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the state's mineral resources and mining heritage. It is located in Mariposa on the Mariposa County fairgrounds. The big news of 1848 was the discovery of gold in California. Wikipedia 5005 Fairgrounds Rd, Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 742-7625 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588
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California State Mining & Mineral Museum
5005 Fairgrounds Rd
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The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the state's mineral resources and mining heritage. It is located in Mariposa on the Mariposa County fairgrounds. The big news of 1848 was the discovery of gold in California. Wikipedia 5005 Fairgrounds Rd, Mariposa, CA 95338 (209) 742-7625 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588

Casual Entertainment

If your traveling with children or young adults oakhurst park is a great place to stretch your legs, play some catch and make memories laying in the grass cloud gazing!
Oakhurst Community Park
49044 Highway 49
If your traveling with children or young adults oakhurst park is a great place to stretch your legs, play some catch and make memories laying in the grass cloud gazing!
Live entertainment
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Golden Chain Theatre
42130 CA-41
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Live entertainment
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Met Cinema
40015 CA-49
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If your a thrill seeker than white water rafting is just the thing!
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Mountain & River Adventures Rafting & Camping
15775 Sierra Way
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If your a thrill seeker than white water rafting is just the thing!
There are lots of different golf courses throughout the sierra nevada's in fresno, mariposa, madera,merced, ylp, and wawona!
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Yosemite Lakes Park Golf Course
42515 Artesian Ct
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There are lots of different golf courses throughout the sierra nevada's in fresno, mariposa, madera,merced, ylp, and wawona!
Its a great day out on the lake, also with live music going on during the summer months
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Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432
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Its a great day out on the lake, also with live music going on during the summer months
Chuckchansi has a verity of restaurants! A great atmosphere for a night out!
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Casino-ul Chukchansi Gold Resort
711 Lucky Ln
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Chuckchansi has a verity of restaurants! A great atmosphere for a night out!
This is a great place to relax and renew your body in the sierra mountains!
Ascent Spa
1122 CA-41
This is a great place to relax and renew your body in the sierra mountains!
7910 Jackson Rd, Fish Camp, CA 93623 (559) 683-7611 http://www.yosemitetrails.com
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Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures
7910 Jackson Rd
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7910 Jackson Rd, Fish Camp, CA 93623 (559) 683-7611 http://www.yosemitetrails.com
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park Yosemite Valley Lodge, Valley, CA 95389 (209) 372-1208 https://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/biking/
Yosemite Valley Lodge Bike Stand
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park Yosemite Valley Lodge, Valley, CA 95389 (209) 372-1208 https://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/biking/
40761 CA-41 # 4, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 676-8842 https://pedalforwardbikes.com
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Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure
40761 CA-41
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40761 CA-41 # 4, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 676-8842 https://pedalforwardbikes.com
Seasonal Restaurant Boat Rentals 37976 Road 222 Wishon, Bass Lake, CA 93669 (559) 642-3633 https://www.millerslanding.com
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Miller's Landing Resort
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Seasonal Restaurant Boat Rentals 37976 Road 222 Wishon, Bass Lake, CA 93669 (559) 642-3633 https://www.millerslanding.com

City/town information

Located at the banks of the Fresno River Oakhurst is an amazing place with fun and adventure for the whole Family! Oakhurst is also the Largest town closest to Yosemite National Park
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Oakhurst
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Located at the banks of the Fresno River Oakhurst is an amazing place with fun and adventure for the whole Family! Oakhurst is also the Largest town closest to Yosemite National Park
Bass Lake is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails, and warm waters. With the full service Pines Resort, wakeboarding and watersports, and outdoor adventure galore, Bass Lake is perfect destination with activities to please the whole family. You find many rental options available at Bass Lake.
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Bass Lake
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Bass Lake is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails, and warm waters. With the full service Pines Resort, wakeboarding and watersports, and outdoor adventure galore, Bass Lake is perfect destination with activities to please the whole family. You find many rental options available at Bass Lake.
This tiny little town nestled in the pines is located at the south entrance of Yosemite. This a great location to take a breath and enjoy the scenery before entering the park. There is a general store for some refreshments small hikes, also you can find a post office here!
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Fish Camp
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This tiny little town nestled in the pines is located at the south entrance of Yosemite. This a great location to take a breath and enjoy the scenery before entering the park. There is a general store for some refreshments small hikes, also you can find a post office here!
“Wawona is like a bright green emerald set between the sparkling diamonds of Yosemite Valley’s waterfalls and the red rubies of the Sequoias in the Mariposa Grove.” – Yosemite visitor, early 1900s
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Wawona
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“Wawona is like a bright green emerald set between the sparkling diamonds of Yosemite Valley’s waterfalls and the red rubies of the Sequoias in the Mariposa Grove.” – Yosemite visitor, early 1900s

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Always be prepared for winter driving in the mountains!

You must carry snow chains when there is snow on the road up here in the mountains. If you are staying in one of our homes in Sugarpine, Fishcamp or Wawona you MUST have an all wheel drive vehicle or a 4x4 (chains in car required)! You won't be able to navigate some of the side roads or driveways leading up to the property with just a 2 wheel or front wheel drive vehicle. Visit this site for current road conditions & restrictions into Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Winter driving tips Caltrans. https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips
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SNOWPLOW Schedule

Be advised-Snowplowing is not on a schedule. It's very likely that you could be snowed in or snowed out during a winter storm and may have to shovel your way out or plan on a day in. Yes this will change your itinerary. We can not control the weather or the hour that the plows get to us. We do apologize...
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Public Transportation

The free Yosemite Valley shuttle system provides convenient access around eastern Yosemite Valley, including stops at or near all overnight accommodations, stores, and major vistas. This shuttle operates all year from 7 am to 10 pm. The nearest bus stop near our cabin is Tenaya Lodge (stop ID 428) - approximately 5-10 minutes walking distance. Free El Capitan shuttle stops at El Capitan, Four Mile trailhead, and the Valley Visitor Center. This shuttle operates from mid-June through early October from 9 am to 7 pm. Bus service is available from Fresno to Wawona, as well
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Travel by air

Fresno Yosemite International Airport will be the closest airport to Yosemite. 5175 E Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727 559-621-4500 www.flyfresno.com