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What to Pack for Your Yosemite National Park Vacation

You are headed to Yosemite National Park where you will find yourself in Ansel Adams country amid beautiful waterfalls, outstanding views of the iconic Half Dome and ancient giant sequoia groves. But how do you pack for Yosemite, a place where valley temperatures can soar while alpine campsites can be cool? Here are the top 15 items to put in your suitcase and 1 item to leave at home.

Read the full article from Tori Peglar on My Yosemite Park's website here.

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October 27, 2023

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