Yosemite Trip Planning

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  Experience Your Yosemite

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

  Duration:

  15 minutes, 42 seconds

 

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  How to Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger: Visiting Yosemite with a Dog

  Planning on visiting Yosemite with your dog? Ranger Nicole explains how to become a Yosemite B.A.R.K. Ranger and visit the park safely with your pet.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 33 seconds

 

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  Visiting Yosemite in Winter

  Winter is a magical time to visit Yosemite, with opportunities for hiking, playing in the snow, and quiet solitude. The silence and beauty of Yosemite in winter is an unforgettable experience.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 27 seconds

 

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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.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 46 seconds

 

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  How to Poop in the Woods

  What will you do if you’re at a roadside pullout in Yosemite, or out on a trail, when nature calls unexpectedly? Yosemite wilderness rangers share pro tips on how to poop in the woods.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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  A Dangerous River

  The allure of a Yosemite river on a hot day can mask its dangers: inviting pools can have deceptively swift currents and slippery rocks.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 20 seconds

 

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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.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 21 seconds

 

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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.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 35 seconds

 

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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.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 25 seconds

 

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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.

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 42 seconds

 

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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).

  Duration:

  9 minutes, 42 seconds