Fully updated to include current travel information & newly expanded sections on the geology ecology & history of the park this handy guide brings Yosemite National Park to life. Vivid full-colour photography & informed writing covers essential information on lodging camping outdoor adventures & popular park activities in Yosemite Valley Tuolumne Meadows Wawona & Hetch Hetchy. More than 20 hikes ranging from easy to difficult are covered in depth with trail descriptions elevation charts maps & photos. From the world-famous views of cliffs waterfalls polished granite domes & giant sequoia groves to fine dining at the High Sierra Camp this comprehensive travel companion allows anyone access to this fascinating park.