Enjoy A Peaceful One-Hour Walk With A Naturalist
If you spend any time in the glorious landscapes of Yosemite National Park, you’ll probably begin wondering about the story behind the scenery.
After all, this is some of the most stunning terrain you’ve ever seen: How did this Edenic flat-floored valley come to be so strikingly juxtaposed with those sheer, soaring walls of gleaming granite? Why are there so many spectacularly tall waterfalls in the park? Maybe you’ve glimpsed a black bear or a husky raven or a fast-moving garter snake: How do these creatures make their living in the woods and meadows of the Sierra Nevada? And what exactly are these splendid trees you’re seeing—quite likely more impressively proportioned and more beautifully arranged than just about any you’ve had the privilege of walking through before?
If you’re running those sorts of questions through your mind on your Scenic Wonders vacation, you’re the perfect candidate for a Yosemite Naturalist Stroll!
Soak in the Splendor—and Learn About It, Too
Yosemite Naturalist Strolls typically embark from the Ahwahnee Hotel lawn in the late afternoon, and last about an hour. Through these wonderful free-of-charge interpretive programs, you’ll learn all about Yosemite’s ecology, geology, and history through facts and tales offered up by your friendly and knowledgeable guide.
These pleasant, easy, perfect-for-all-ages walks are sure to engender newfound appreciation for the grand Yosemite country and the rocks, waters, plants, animals, and people that help make it what it is.
Check the current issue of the Yosemite Guide for the exact Naturalist Stroll schedule—and don’t miss out on this enjoyable and hugely informative experience!