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Yosemite / Reno / Lake Tahoe
Location:
Yosemite National Park, South Lake Tahoe...
Day:
09/08/2006 to 09/11/2006
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Fri 09/08/06 (day 1) - Sonora, Yosemite National Park, El Portal
In 2157 trips
About half a mile round-trip, this trail can get crowded in summer, but it affords breathtaking views of the falls …
Thing to Do
Bridalveil Falls parking area
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Fri Sep 8 2:00pm - Fri Sep 8 3:00pm
In 2242 trips
This breathtaking and spectacular sight is located on Highway 41 just north of Wawona, and just south of the Valley …
Thing to Do
Wawona Road
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 1000
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 1000
Fri Sep 8 3:00pm - Fri Sep 8 4:00pm
Notes
Tunnel View
One of the most photographed vistas in the world can be seen at the turnout at the eastern end of the Wawona Tunnel along the Wawona Road (heading toward Highway 41). It provides a classic view of Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Rock, Cathedral Rocks and Bridalveil Fall. It is particularly spectacular at sunset.
One of the most photographed vistas in the world can be seen at the turnout at the eastern end of the Wawona Tunnel along the Wawona Road (heading toward Highway 41). It provides a classic view of Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Rock, Cathedral Rocks and Bridalveil Fall. It is particularly spectacular at sunset.
In 1720 trips
The trees in this grove are more than 3,000 years old, more than 50 feet around, and reach up over 300 feet seemingly …
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Mariposa Grove
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Fri Sep 8 4:00pm - Fri Sep 8 6:00pm
Notes
Wawona and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
At the southern end of the park on Wawona Road (Highway 41), you will find the lovely, Victorian-style, Wawona Hotel and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Six miles farther south is the magnificent Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest stand of giant sequoias in Yosemite and home of the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest giant sequoias in the world. Giant sequoias are the largest trees in the world (by volume) and are cousins to the coastal redwoods (the world's tallest trees). Take a one-hour tram tour of the grove (normally operating between mid-May and mid-October), which stops at the Mariposa Grove Museum. This rustic log structure features exhibits detailing the natural history of these ancient trees (some date back well over 2,000 years).
At the southern end of the park on Wawona Road (Highway 41), you will find the lovely, Victorian-style, Wawona Hotel and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Six miles farther south is the magnificent Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest stand of giant sequoias in Yosemite and home of the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest giant sequoias in the world. Giant sequoias are the largest trees in the world (by volume) and are cousins to the coastal redwoods (the world's tallest trees). Take a one-hour tram tour of the grove (normally operating between mid-May and mid-October), which stops at the Mariposa Grove Museum. This rustic log structure features exhibits detailing the natural history of these ancient trees (some date back well over 2,000 years).
In 164 trips
Yosemite View Lodge is a two-story motor inn that is situated along the Merced River, two miles from the west …
Hotel
11132 Highway 140
El Portal, CA 95318
United States
(209) 379-2100
El Portal, CA 95318
United States
(209) 379-2100
Fri Sep 8 8:00pm - Sat Sep 9 3:00pm
Notes
1 room, Mountain View Family Suite, $240.90
Mountain View Family Suite
Each standard Family Suite has a bedroom with two queen beds and parlor with queen sofa sleeper (sleeps 6), completely outfitted kitchenette with coffee maker, large spa tub, dual shower, telephone with data port, Cable TV with CNN, ESPN and HBO and a balcony with views of the Merced Canyon.
Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m
http://www.yosemiteresorts.us/
Mountain View Family Suite
Each standard Family Suite has a bedroom with two queen beds and parlor with queen sofa sleeper (sleeps 6), completely outfitted kitchenette with coffee maker, large spa tub, dual shower, telephone with data port, Cable TV with CNN, ESPN and HBO and a balcony with views of the Merced Canyon.
Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m
http://www.yosemiteresorts.us/
Sat 09/09/06 (day 2) - Yosemite National Park, Reno, Sparks
In 1618 trips
This hike is also known as the Mist Trail because it passes right beside Vernal Falls, which in the spring blows …
Thing to Do
Happy Isle Shuttle Stop #16
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Sat Sep 9 8:00am - Sat Sep 9 10:00am
Notes
Hikers will start at the trailhead in Yosemite Valley. This is one of the shortest (1.3 Miles) and most popular trails in Yosemite. The trail is mostly shaded and is progressive in incline until you reach the base of the waterfall where mist sprays onto the hikers. Depending on the time of the year hikers can be totally drenched by the time they pass the mist from the waterfall. The final 15 minutes of the trail is a very steep climb up rocks to the top of the waterfall. Once atop the falls there is a pool of stagnate water that allows many people to swim and lounge. Again, depending on the time of the year this pool will have a stronger current and may be deeper. There is also a 20 degree slope of rock with flowing water that allows people to slide into the pool (if current it too strong this is not safe).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernal_Fall…
1.5 hours (Vernal Fall Only)
Start at Shuttle #16 Happy Isles/John Muir Tailhead
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernal_Fall…
1.5 hours (Vernal Fall Only)
Start at Shuttle #16 Happy Isles/John Muir Tailhead
In 968 trips
Make this your first stop to discover all the park has to offer. In addition to information about Ranger Programs …
Thing to Do
Yosemite Village Loop
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Sat Sep 9 12:00pm
In 1073 trips
This is a very strenuous hike; with an altitude gain of 3,200 feet. You may be disappointed when you get there …
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Southside D
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
United States
+1 209 372 0200
Sat Sep 9 2:00pm - Sat Sep 9 3:00pm
In 81 trips
AAA Approved/2 Diamonds. Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast, Wireless High Speed Internet, Alamo Travel Plaza …
Hotel
1900 E Greg St
Sparks, NV 89431
United States
775-358-8884
Sparks, NV 89431
United States
775-358-8884
Sat Sep 9 9:00pm - Sun Sep 10 9:00pm
Notes
Check-in time: 2:00pm
Check-out time: 11:00am
Check-out time: 11:00am
Sun 09/10/06 (day 3) - Carson Valley, Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Davis
In 237 trips
This marvelous ski area boasts the longest mountain descent (5.5 miles), a vertical drop of 3,500 feet, and the …
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Highway 50, Ski Run Boulevard
Stateline, NV 89449
United States
+1 775 586 7000
Stateline, NV 89449
United States
+1 775 586 7000
Sun Sep 10 1:00pm - Sun Sep 10 2:00pm
In 1052 trips
For a taste of the Old West, complete with dirt and cobblestone streets flanked with wide wooden sidewalks and …
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1101 Second St
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
+1 916 264 7777
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
+1 916 264 7777
Sun Sep 10 4:00pm - Sun Sep 10 5:00pm
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