· What government agency oversees the National Park Service?
The government agency that oversees the National Park Service is the Department of the Interior. More information on the Department of the Interior can be found here http://www.doi.gov/index.cfm.
· How many people visit Yosemite National Park annually?
Every year the total number of people that visit the park fluctuates between 3.4-4.1 million people. In 2010, 4,047,880 people visited.
· What should I know about Yosemite’s bears?
If you see a bear in a crowded area with many people, the best advice is to try to make as much noise as possible to scare away the bear. If you are with a group of people, stand together to present a more intimidating figure. If you see a bear without people around, keep a recommended distance of 50 yards away from the bear. For more information about bears visit http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/scarebears.htm.
· Is Yosemite National Forest the same as Yosemite National Park?
There is not an actual site named “Yosemite National Forest” however many national forests like Sierra National Forest, Inyo National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest surround Yosemite National Park.
· What does the word Yosemite mean?
Yosemite is derived from the Miwok word “Yehemite” meaning some of them are killers. The Miwok were referring to the people in the valley from a rivaling tribe, the Paiute tribe, which ended up marrying some of the Miwok people hence why only some of them were killers.
· Is there a pet policy in the park?
Pets are allowed in developed areas of the park, campgrounds, and fully paved trails and roads. They are not allowed or unpaved or semi-paved trails or roads, in Wilderness areas, in horse camps, or on shuttle buses.
· What should I bring when planning to camp at Yosemite?
A map, a Yosemite National Park Road Guide, extra pairs of socks, shorts with a lot of pockets, a hat, comfortable shoes, a poncho (if the weather looks bad), lots of water, fruit, trail mix, flashlight, bug spray, sun block, sunglasses, binoculars, a sleeping bag, and a tent.
· What types of public transportation can be accessed at Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite has a shuttle system that is free and can take you to all areas of the park such as Yosemite Valley, Glacier point etc. Also Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains are available for transportation.
· How large is the park?
Yosemite National Park is approximately 747,956 acres or 1,169 square miles.
· If one only had a day at Yosemite National Park, what should they see?
Yosemite National Park would take a lifetime to explore and appreciate all the magnificent creatures, landscapes, wonders, and activities, but the overwhelming answer to this question is to explore Yosemite Valley where the ever-famous Yosemite Falls is located.
· What are some main attractions found in the Yosemite Valley?
Yosemite Valley hosts much of the deciduous temperate forest found in the park as well as amazing waterfalls such as Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Chilnualna Falls, and Nevada Falls. The views found around the valley are among some of the best in the park such as Tunnel View and Valley View. The Yosemite Museum and The Nature Center are also found in the valley, not to mention a vast array of activities such as biking, bird watching, stargazing, horseback riding, and fishing.
The government agency that oversees the National Park Service is the Department of the Interior. More information on the Department of the Interior can be found here http://www.doi.gov/index.cfm.
· How many people visit Yosemite National Park annually?
Every year the total number of people that visit the park fluctuates between 3.4-4.1 million people. In 2010, 4,047,880 people visited.
· What should I know about Yosemite’s bears?
If you see a bear in a crowded area with many people, the best advice is to try to make as much noise as possible to scare away the bear. If you are with a group of people, stand together to present a more intimidating figure. If you see a bear without people around, keep a recommended distance of 50 yards away from the bear. For more information about bears visit http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/scarebears.htm.
· Is Yosemite National Forest the same as Yosemite National Park?
There is not an actual site named “Yosemite National Forest” however many national forests like Sierra National Forest, Inyo National Forest, and Stanislaus National Forest surround Yosemite National Park.
· What does the word Yosemite mean?
Yosemite is derived from the Miwok word “Yehemite” meaning some of them are killers. The Miwok were referring to the people in the valley from a rivaling tribe, the Paiute tribe, which ended up marrying some of the Miwok people hence why only some of them were killers.
· Is there a pet policy in the park?
Pets are allowed in developed areas of the park, campgrounds, and fully paved trails and roads. They are not allowed or unpaved or semi-paved trails or roads, in Wilderness areas, in horse camps, or on shuttle buses.
· What should I bring when planning to camp at Yosemite?
A map, a Yosemite National Park Road Guide, extra pairs of socks, shorts with a lot of pockets, a hat, comfortable shoes, a poncho (if the weather looks bad), lots of water, fruit, trail mix, flashlight, bug spray, sun block, sunglasses, binoculars, a sleeping bag, and a tent.
· What types of public transportation can be accessed at Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite has a shuttle system that is free and can take you to all areas of the park such as Yosemite Valley, Glacier point etc. Also Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains are available for transportation.
· How large is the park?
Yosemite National Park is approximately 747,956 acres or 1,169 square miles.
· If one only had a day at Yosemite National Park, what should they see?
Yosemite National Park would take a lifetime to explore and appreciate all the magnificent creatures, landscapes, wonders, and activities, but the overwhelming answer to this question is to explore Yosemite Valley where the ever-famous Yosemite Falls is located.
· What are some main attractions found in the Yosemite Valley?
Yosemite Valley hosts much of the deciduous temperate forest found in the park as well as amazing waterfalls such as Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Chilnualna Falls, and Nevada Falls. The views found around the valley are among some of the best in the park such as Tunnel View and Valley View. The Yosemite Museum and The Nature Center are also found in the valley, not to mention a vast array of activities such as biking, bird watching, stargazing, horseback riding, and fishing.