Q. What is the climate like in Yosemite National Park?
A. Summers in Yosemite National Park are typically warm and dry. The months of January, February, and March are the wettest in Yosemite, while spring and fall are transitional months, when warm, sunny days can suddenly become stormy.

Q. What are the entrance fees into Yosemite?
A. Private car, the entrance fee is $20 per car, is valid for seven days, and includes all occupants of the car.

Other entrance fees:
$10 per person if arriving on foot, horseback, motorcycle, or on a non-commercial bus (free for those 15 years old and younger).

Q. Where, exactly, is Yosemite National Park located?

A. Yosemite National Park is located in the central Sierra Nevada of California and lies 150 miles east of San Francisco and only a five to six-hour drive from Los Angeles.

Q. When does the famous Yosemite Falls flow?
A. Peak flow usually happens in late May, but by August, Yosemite Falls is often dry. It begins flowing again a few months later, after winter snows arrive.

Q. When is the best time of year to visit Yosemite?
A. It depends what you're looking for! While most people visit Yosemite during summer, there are advantages to visiting throughout the year. The winter has many activities that you will enjoy as well as cooler weather and fewer crowds.