Climbing In Yosemite
Posted on Saturday, December 8th, 2007 at 4:54 am
California Vacation: Exploring Yosemite
There are many things to see out there. There many treasures to find, places to explore and activities to do. Nonetheless, people are too busy with their own little lives that they fail to notice the beauty surrounding them. People never get tired of working and never take the chance to take a vacation. Are you one of these people? Then, I suggest you take time to read this article and discover what a California vacation has to offer for you.
Being one of the largest states in the United States of America, California offers many activities like hiking, biking, mountain climbing and boating. Different tourists’ spots cater to different people. At California, you do not only experience the beauty of water but the beauty of wilderness too.
One of the tourist spots in California is the Yosemite National Park. It has an area of 1 189 square miles and extends towards the Sierra Nevada mountains. It became a world heritage site in 1984 and attracts tourists through its granite cliffs, waterfalls and biological diversity.
Inside the National park is the Yosemite Valley. This valley was formed through the moving of glaciers and this movement left a fertile soul for the residents of the valley. The valley in itself is an entrance to the national parka and boasts of environmental beauty and freshness. Forest and meadows can be found at the floor of the valley.
Like most California tourists spots, Yosemite National park and valley offers many activities for tourists. One of these activities is camping. The outdoors of the place makes it one of the best places to pitch a tent and stay in for the night. Camping also provides star gazing and who knows if you will see a wishing star. There are many camping sites in the valley which include Upper Pines, Lower Pines and North Pines.
Tourists who flock to Yosemite make it a point to visit the different landmarks in the valley and the park. One of these landmarks is Half Dome which boasts of different rock formations. This can be viewed from the east side of the valley. Another rock formation is the El Capitan. El Capitan is a 3,000 foot rock formation that is located at the west and east side of the valley. It is dubbed as the largest monolith of granite in the world. It often poses a challenge to rock climbers who want to explore the rock. Glacier point is also one landmark in Yosemite that one should not miss. This landmark is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the environment. This point can be reached through car and hiking trails.
Rock formations are not the only landmark in the park but also water falls. The place is home to Yosemite waterfalls which is the fifth tallest waterfalls in the world. It is made up of three sections; upper, lower and the cascades.
Because of these landmarks and natural gifts, Yosemite is home to many activities including rafting, horseback riding and rock climbing. There are also museums for art lovers, gallery and amphitheater which are open daily and offer different programs.
Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley are world renowned tourist spots that are included in the itinerary of any person who wants to enjoy a California vacation. These places are rich in nature, culture and arts.
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