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The best trip is a well planned one.  This is especially true if you’re vacationing in a large group or with your family.  Yosemite National Park is a large park, which embraces 1200 square miles of treasured wilderness.  To make your trip here and to other national parks memorable there are a few tips for travelers that are suggested by the National Parks Service. 

1-Bring It With You.  Read and carry with you the map and all park information issued to you at the entrance station.  They are free and useful tools and have been designed to be easily “stuffable” into a daypack or purse. 

2-Carry Water. No matter what season, it is strongly recommended to carry and drink plenty of water. 

3-Start Early…or Late.  During the busy summer months, arrive at popular destinations early, before 9:30 a.m. or come in the late afternoon.  These are the best times to see wildlife, hear birds or waterfalls and avoid crowds. 

4-Park and Ride.  Make sue of the free year-round shuttle system in Yosemite Valley, or in summer, at the Wawona/Mariposa Grove and Tuolumne Meadows. Often a good strategy is to take a shuttle one way and walk back.  Park tours are also an excellent way to see the sights while letting someone else drive. 

5-Carry a Flashlight. Yosemite’s nightscape can be as spectacular as its sites by day, especially on the nights of a full moon.  To preserve the beauty of the night sky lighting in the park is kept to a minimum.  Always carry a flashlight. 

6-Carry Rain Gear. Don’t let sudden changes in weather catch you unprepared. 

7-Learn Something New. Yosemite has a number of excellent museums, visitor’s centers and trailside exhibits.  Don’t forget the Rangers! Many programs are led by rangers dedicated to sharing their love of the park with you. 

8-Come Back! Yosemite is a place awaiting your return.  Make it and other national parks a family tradition.