Yosemite Trip Planning

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  Experience Your Yosemite

  This 15-minute video provides an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.

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  Beautiful but Deadly

  Water in Yosemite is incredibly beautiful, but can be powerful and deadly. Sixteen people died in Yosemite's creeks and rivers between 2002 and 2011. Yosemite Search and Rescue rangers share their knowledge of common mistakes and how to avoid them.

  Date created:

  2012-04-03

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  A Brush with Disaster--Matthew's Story

  Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.

  Date created:

  2012-04-09

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  Easy Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

  In this video, a ranger describes easy hikes in Yosemite Valley to Bridalveil Fall, Mirror Lake, and Lower Yosemite Fall.

  Date created:

  2010-03-02

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  Moderate Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

  In this video, a ranger describes moderate hikes in Yosemite Valley, including, the Valley Loop Trail, the trail to the Vernal Fall Footbridge, and Columbia Rock.

  Date created:

  2010-03-02

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  Strenuous Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

  In this video, a ranger describes strenuous hikes in Yosemite Valley, including the Yosemite Falls Trail, Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Fall, and Panorama Trail.

  Date created:

  2011-03-08

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  Hiking Half Dome

  View this description of the Half Dome hike and how you can be best prepared to complete it (9:42).

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  Camping in Yosemite

  People have enjoyed the tradition of camping in Yosemite for generations. However, getting a campsite in Yosemite is not always easy. Park Ranger Marea Ortiz gives an overview of what camping is like in Yosemite, and advice on how to get a campsite.

  Date created:

  2012-10-24

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