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Best time to enter the park: We recommend driving in early before 6:30AM or later after 11:00AM (Entrance is a 25min drive from Yosemite Oaks Vacation Rental)
Entrance fees: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Reservations may be required to enter the park: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086745
Check road closures and conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wroads.htm & https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Tire chains may be required in the winter: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tirechains.htm
Gas up in town before leaving: https://www.gasbuddy.com/gasprices/california/oakhurst
Park maps: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/maps.htm
Places to eat in the park: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/dining.htm & https://travel.usnews.com/Yosemite_CA/dining/
Dog info and dog friendly hikes: https://longhaultrekkers.com/dog-friendly-guide-to-yosemite/
Our favorite easy hikes: Mirror Lake, Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, Bridalveil Fall Trail, Glacier Point
Our favorite moderate hikes: Vernal Falls, Valley Loop Trail, Sentinel Dome
Our favorite long hikes: Panorama Trail, Upper Yosemite Fall Trail, Nevada Fall Trail
Our favorite relaxing spots: Mirror Lake, The Ahwahnee Hotel lobby and patio
Our favorite store: Yosemite Village Store and Yosemite Valley Lodge Gift Shop