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Yosemite and

Sequoia & Kings

Canyon

National Parks

6th Edition

by Eric Peterson

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Contents

List of Maps

Introduction to Yosemite and Sequoia &

Kings Canyon National Parks 1

1 History of the Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2 The Parks Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3 Best of Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Planning Your Trip to Yosemite and

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 15

1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2 When to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Special Events In Yosemite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Special Events In Sequoia & Kings Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

3 Passes & Permits You Can Get in Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4 Getting There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

5 Learning & Adventure Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

6 Tips for Travelers with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

7 Tips for Travelers with Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

8 Tips for Travelers with Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

9 Protecting Your Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

10 Protecting the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Exploring Yosemite 26

1 Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Fast Facts: Yosemite National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

2 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

3 The Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

4 How to See the Park in 1 or 2 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

5 Seeing the Park by Car & Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

6 Organized Tours & Ranger Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Yosemite 43

1 Day Hikes & Scenic Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

2 Exploring the Backcountry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Backpacking for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

3 Other Sports & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Where to Stay & Eat in Yosemite 64

1 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

2 Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

3 Where to Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Exploring Sequoia & Kings Canyon 92

1 Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Fast Facts: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks . . . . . . . .94

2 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

3 The Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

A Nearby National Monument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

4 Go Inside the Earth in Two Caves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

5 How to See the Parks in 1 or 2 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

6 Seeing the Parks by Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in

Sequoia & Kings Canyon 108

1 Day Hikes & Scenic Walks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

2 Other Sports & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

3 Exploring the Backcountry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Where to Stay & Eat in Sequoia &

Kings Canyon 125

1 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

2 Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

3 Where to Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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