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Yosemite at a glance
Monolithic granite faces jut thousands of feet above the valley floor— from those heights, tons of churning mountain waters spill downward to replenish the streams that cross valley meadows. Awe-inspiring yet relaxed, this is Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite history
The incredible beauty of Yosemite began about 130 million years ago when a 400-mile fault line, along what is now the eastern edge of the Sierras, broke lose, and the ground on the western side was forced up to heights of over 10,000 feet. During the Ice Age, Yosemite Valley lay under 6,000 feet of ice, the Tuolumne Meadows Visitors Center under 2,000 feet. Over the millions of years since, the ice and erosion sculpted the Yosemite area into the spectacular scenery you see today.
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Yosemite local information
State:
California

Country
United States

Yosemite by the Numbers:
Population: 265

Elevation: Ranges from 2000 feet to over 13,000 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 37.9 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 61.9 inches

Average January Temperature: 37 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 72 degrees F

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: tourism/hospitality/recreation

Ethnic Mix: 78.5% Caucasian, 15% Hispanic, 5% Native American, 1% African American

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-8

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 209 ( 1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls )

Did You Know?
The cliffs, waterfalls, steep mountains and deep lakes were all formed over millions of years by earthquakes, glaciers and numerous other forces of nature.

Orientation:
Yosemite is located in east-central California and lies 105 miles north of Fresno, 195 miles east of San Francisco, 313 miles north of Los Angeles and 350 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
Yosemite weather
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Average Annual Rainfall:
37.8" / 95.7 cm
Top Yosemite Trips
A City Girl's Guide to Yosemite
Luxury accomodations, delicious dinners, and a little hiking
Hiker's Yosemite
Strenuous days, soft beds at night
Highlights of Yosemite in one weekend
A good hike, a yummy dinner, and lots of beautiful views.
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Top Rated Activities
Half Dome Trail
Take on the summit
Lyell Canyon Trail
Leads 12 miles south from Tuolumne Meadows
Tours Within The Park
The park's own bus tours
Upper Yosemite Falls Trail
Wonderful views of falls and valley
Mariposa Grove
Huge, ancient trees inside the park
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Ahwahnee (The)
Finest hotel inside the park
Bass Lake Lodge
On beautiful Bass Lake
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Luxury resort near the south entrance
Comfort Inn of Mariposa
Close to park and skiing
Narrow Gauge Inn
Quaint inn just outside the park
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Curry Village Pizza Patio and Bar
Sports bar with a view
Ahwahnee Dining Room
Elegant atmosphere and food
Ahwahnee Dining Room
Elegant atmosphere and food
Bodie Mike's Barbeque
A Western tradition
Cafe at the Bug
A great place to relax in Midpines
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Evening Ranger Programs
Spend an evening under the stars
Iron Door Saloon
The most action around
Jackalope Bar and Grill
A family sort of bar and grill in Fish Camp
Met Cinema
Popcorn and new releases
Mountain Room Bar & Lounge
Cocktails and wine with a view