The Summit House

Beautiful night sky photography of Yosemite valley.

Some YOSEMITE ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING... Auto Touring -www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/touring.htm (Check current road conditions.)... Backpacking -www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/backpacking.htm Biking - www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/biking.htm (Bicycles are available for rent.) www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_Biking_BikeRentals.aspx Birdwatching -www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/birdwatching.htm Fishing - www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fishing.htm (The California Department of Fish and Game web site lists current sport fishing license fees.) Hiking - www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hiking.htm Horseback Riding - www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/stock.htm (Guided mule rides and both pack and saddle trips are available through DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite from spring through fall.) Rock Climbing -www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/climbing.htm Climbing instruction and guide service are available. Contact Yosemite Mountaineering School at 209/372-1000 for information on rates and schedules. Tours - www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tours.htm DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite offers bus tours year-round Water Activities - www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/water.htm Rafting along the Merced River is popular during summer. You can rent a raft typically in June and July, but it varies from year to year, (depending on water level),or bring your own. Other non-motorized vessels, such as kayaks, are also permitted.) Winter Sports (cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding & snowshoeing) - http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wintersports.htm