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Soda Springs/Parsons Memorial Lodge Tour - A Short Growing Season

Trees surround the perimeter of a meadow. Two tall peaks rise above treeline in the distance.

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Tuolumne Meadows is often covered in snow from approximately October or November to late May, giving plants and animals only a short window of time to prepare for winter again. Read the wayside exhibit to learn about Tuolumne Meadows' short growing season.

Yosemite National Park

Last updated: October 20, 2023