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Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming, Montano, Idaho - cont'd
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Back to: United States National Parks - Overview
Back to: United States National Parks - Overview
United States National Parks - a network of nearly
400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across
the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect, and share,
the legacies of this land. These pages
400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across
the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect, and share,
the legacies of this land. These pages
provide a sampling of some National Parks. Perhaps this will spark an interest
throughout the United States.
throughout the United States.
Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming, Montana, Idaho - Cont'd
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's
first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it
is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears,
wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National
Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most
extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon
of the Yellowstone.
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's
first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it
is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears,
wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National
Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most
extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon
of the Yellowstone.
Wawona
Wawona is the home to the historic Wawona Hotel, dating from
the late nineteenth century. The Pioneer Yosemite History
Center, a collection of historic buildings, is located just over the
covered bridge from the hotel. Wawona is accessible by car
year-round.
Glacier Point & Badger Pass
Glacier Point, an overlook with a commanding view of
Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the High Sierra is located 30
miles (one hour) from Yosemite Valley. The road ends at
Glacier Point and it is a short walk to the viewpoint. The road is
closed from sometime in November through early May or late
June. From mid-December through early April the road is
plowed only as far as the Badger Pass ski area and Glacier
Point can be reached via skis or snowshoes only. Both downhill
and cross-country skiing are available at Badger Pass from mid-
December through early April.
Crane Flat
Crane Flat is a pleasant forest and meadow area located 16
miles (30 minutes) from Yosemite Valley. Nearby are the
Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias, which are
only accessible by foot. Crane Flat is accessible by car all year.
A snow play area is open during winter.
Tioga Road and Tuolumne Meadows
The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park), is generally
open to vehicles from late May or early June through sometime
in November. It offers a 39-mile scenic drive between Crane
Flat and Tuolumne Meadows through forests and past
meadows, lakes, and granite domes. Many turnouts offer broad
and beautiful vistas.
Tuolumne Meadows is a large, open sub-alpine meadow graced
by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic
peaks and domes. From sometime in November through late
May or early June, this area is only accessible by cross-country
skis or snowshoes.
Hetch Hetchy
Hetch Hetchy, a lesser known twin to Yosemite Valley, is home
to spectacular scenery and is the starting point for many less-
used wilderness trails. The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is the
source of drinking water for much of the San Francisco Bay
Area. Although the road to Hetch Hetchy is open year-round
during daylight hours (approximately), it may close periodically
due to snow in winter and spring. You can take a virtual tour of
Hetch Hetchy, courtesy of the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission.
Wawona is the home to the historic Wawona Hotel, dating from
the late nineteenth century. The Pioneer Yosemite History
Center, a collection of historic buildings, is located just over the
covered bridge from the hotel. Wawona is accessible by car
year-round.
Glacier Point & Badger Pass
Glacier Point, an overlook with a commanding view of
Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the High Sierra is located 30
miles (one hour) from Yosemite Valley. The road ends at
Glacier Point and it is a short walk to the viewpoint. The road is
closed from sometime in November through early May or late
June. From mid-December through early April the road is
plowed only as far as the Badger Pass ski area and Glacier
Point can be reached via skis or snowshoes only. Both downhill
and cross-country skiing are available at Badger Pass from mid-
December through early April.
Crane Flat
Crane Flat is a pleasant forest and meadow area located 16
miles (30 minutes) from Yosemite Valley. Nearby are the
Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias, which are
only accessible by foot. Crane Flat is accessible by car all year.
A snow play area is open during winter.
Tioga Road and Tuolumne Meadows
The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park), is generally
open to vehicles from late May or early June through sometime
in November. It offers a 39-mile scenic drive between Crane
Flat and Tuolumne Meadows through forests and past
meadows, lakes, and granite domes. Many turnouts offer broad
and beautiful vistas.
Tuolumne Meadows is a large, open sub-alpine meadow graced
by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic
peaks and domes. From sometime in November through late
May or early June, this area is only accessible by cross-country
skis or snowshoes.
Hetch Hetchy
Hetch Hetchy, a lesser known twin to Yosemite Valley, is home
to spectacular scenery and is the starting point for many less-
used wilderness trails. The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is the
source of drinking water for much of the San Francisco Bay
Area. Although the road to Hetch Hetchy is open year-round
during daylight hours (approximately), it may close periodically
due to snow in winter and spring. You can take a virtual tour of
Hetch Hetchy, courtesy of the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission.
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