Yosemite National Park is a special place. John Muir started fighting for the protection and preservation of this land more than 100 years ago. It is because of his and other key person's foresight that Yosemite's grandeur is enjoyed by more than 4 million people each year.

Many people will spend most of their time in Yosemite Valley. This place is world famous for its impressive waterfalls, cliffs, and unusual rock formations. It is open year-round and holds many of the most popular activities in Yosemite National Park, including waterfalls, hiking and some of the Yosemite's most impressive sights. You will also find several Yosemite National Park hotels in Yosemite Valley including:

The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee is a luxurious hotel, opened in 1927, which has provided every urban comfort in a rugged Sierra mountain niche. Yosemite Miwok woven cooking baskets, linguistic symbols and decorative patterns have been used throughout the Ahwahnee's rooms and halls. These have become its trademark.

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness.

Curry Village
Offers camp-style lodging without the hassles of setting up a tent.

The Wawona Hotel
An ideal camp location due to its verdant meadows, nearby river, surrounding pine and oak trees and abundant game, Wawona was called "Pallahchun" (meaning "a good place to stop") by early tribes - the first people to inhabit the area - because it was a logical midway site between the foothills and Yosemite Valley.

To make Yosemite National Park hotel reservations log on to: www.nationalparkreservations.com.