We stayed at Yosemite Pines since we could not get reservations. Yosemite Pines is an RV (recreational vehicle) resort, campground, and lodge located near Yosemite National Park, offering camping with full hook-up for RV as well as cabins. Amenities include a clubhouse, gold mine, gold panning, petting zoo, swimming pool, hiking trail, general store, children’s playground, horseshoe pit, and volleyball.

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How you get there (to Yosemite) is important. If you have the time and some patience come by way of Maripossa. Entering from the south west. Follow route 41 north. As you wind your way towards the park the mountains are beautiful. But really "you ain't seen nuttin yet". There's a tunnel you will drive through. As you exit it turn left into the parking lot and walk to the edge. Just trust me, the miles you have travelled to get there will be forgoten. Make sure you have your camera, and good luck not looking like a total goof as your jaw hits the pavement "not literally please".
Sit there, try to grasp for the words to describe this vision. Good luck with that one, i couldn't. Make reservations well in advance to stay at Camp Curry and leave nothing in your car with an aroma. BEARS! If you really want to splurge. Stay at the Ahwahnee hotel on the valley floor and ask Kathy the Concierge for the best views and hikes. Tell her Matt say's "hey". Enjoy, slow down get out there, walk, climb or sit and watch the Merced river race away through the valley. Trust me you will never see the world the same. The place stays with you. Peace, Matt.

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Yosemite National Park is a fitness resort with unlimited use for people of all age groups. We are ramblers and often find the States poor for trails but the High Sierra Hiking Guide edition for Yosemite offered us some great walks and hints for comfort. White water rafting outside of the park on the river Merced was great as we stopped to swim and dive off rocks (not certain this would fit EU rules)! Many rock climbers could be seen climbing anything and everything up to El Capitan some 3,593 ft up. Accommodation and food in the park is basic (plan ahead). Why look for a gym when the whole park is a sports ground on offer 24 hrs a day 365 days a year.

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Think of California wine trips and you immediately think of Napa Valley and Sonoma. But before Prohibition, the area around Yosemite National Park known as the Sierra Foothills was more famous for its wine production. This area is having a long overdue renaissance, and once again is producing some fabulous wines. Relatively new vintners are doing some exciting things with grapes, and where better to taste them than in the beautiful surroundings of the Sierra Mountains.

There are some great wineries and vineyards to visit in the Mariposa area, but my favourite is the Chappell Winery. We were recommended this family-run vineyard and winery by the fine sommelier at Elderberry House and were not disappointed. Visit their tasting room in downtown Mariposa and try the wonderful grenache, an absolute steal at $12 a bottle. Even better, buy a case at $120 and get them to ship it for you. Don't forget to buy a couple of extra bottles to take away with you on the day, because you won't want to wait until you get home to drink it!

www.chappellwinery.com
Chappell Winery
5888 Colorado Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338

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