by Celeste Lipford and Terry Lipford - last updated on 9/19/2025
How to time your visit, parking/timed entry, and short trails.
How to plan the drive, the best stops, and timing for photos.
Best viewpoints, short hikes, and how to fit Yosemite into a road trip.
A practical Yosemite base: location perks, dining, and pool time.
Short coastal walk to a dramatic lighthouse and Golden Gate vistas.
Hand-dug underground rooms and orchards—a unique Central CA stop.
How we connected cities, coast, and parks into one easy itinerary.
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