Yosemite Cabin Rentals

The best way to enjoy the beauty of Yosemite National Park and all that it has to offer is do stay in one of the several Yosemite cabin rentals in and around the park area. Being right out in the middle of nature while enjoying your vacation instead of being cooped up in a hotel room can’t be beat for relaxing and of course, for privacy.

There is so much to see and do in the National Park that you may have to spend a week or more here and there’s no better place to base your vacation from than a beautiful cabin rental. After spending your day in the park enjoying the sights in Yosemite Valley such as Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan and the incredible views from all vantage points, and maybe also taking in a hike somewhere in the park, you can go back to your cabin and cook a nice meal or relax in front of a roaring fire or just veg out and watch some TV while you looking out your large picture window and taking in more scenery.

While you are on your Yosemite vacation one of the more exciting things you should see is the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees that is about 20 minutes south of the Valley. If you have never seen a giant sequoia tree, you are in for an amazing treat. There are about 500 of these trees in the Mariposa Grove, and there is one tree that you simply must see. It is in the Lower Grove of the two grove that make up the Mariposa and the tree is aptly named Grizzly Giant. Believe me, it lives up to it’s name as it was once claimed to be the third largest tree in volume on Earth and is nothing short of spectacular.

The tree is estimated to be some 3,000 years old and contains an amazing 34,000 cubic feet of lumber. Grizzly Giant stands 210 feet tall and has a diameter of 30 feet at its base and a circumference of 92 feet also at the base. Just to give you an idea of hwo huge this tree is if you haven’t already grasped it, the first branch up from the base of the tree has a diameter of 6 feet. That’s larger than most trees people have in their yards, so you know this is one huge tree.

There are many more things to enjoy by staying in one of the many Yosemite cabin rentals around the park. Start planning your vacation today.

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America. It is located inside Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, viewable from Yosemite Valley, and is one of the most popular attractions in the park. It is especially popular in the late spring, when the water flow is at its peak. The falls rise more than 2,300 feet from the top of the falls to the base, which qualifies it as the sixth highest in the world, which is up for debate due to a recent falls discovery. It is often referred to as a two stage drop, but really consists of three separate sections of falls that make up this natural wonder.

The upper falls goes down 1,390 feet, which makes it among the twenty highest waterfalls in the world, and there are many trails that lead to the top and the base of this part of the falls for those who want to get up close and personal with the natural beauty. The upper Yosemite Falls are formed by Yosemite Creek, and fall into the Cascades.

The Cascades is the second level of the falls, which consists of a series of smaller plunges and cascades that drop a total of 670 feet total. These are often overlooked because they are hard to get to and not easily seen from the access points that you can find for the falls.

The lower falls consists of only a 320 foot drop, which is adjacent to a viewing area. It is the most used viewing area of the falls, because it is the most accessible for people. At the base of the lower falls, Yosemite Creek emerges and flows into the Merced River, which isn’t far from the falls themselves. The plunge pool at the base of the falls is very dangerous and surrounded by talus, or rock fragments, that can become very slippery and dangerous for those who get too close.

According to local legend, the Ahwahneechee believed that the waterfall’s plunge pool was inhabited by the spirits of several witches, known as Poloti. They called the waterfall “Cholock”, and told folk stories about a woman going into the pool to fetch water and drawing out a bucket full of snakes. The spirits then caused that woman’s home to be sucked into the pool, taking the woman and her newborn baby with it. This legend is a part of the culture of this area, and you’re sure to hear more about it when you visit Yosemite Falls.

The pure beauty of Yosemite is not limited to the rock formations, waterfalls, and other natural wonders that occur in this valley. You can find just as much wonderment in exploring the wildlife that calls this glorious valley home, which includes more than 250 species of vertebrates in the National Park alone. There are many fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, reptiles, and birds to be found all over Yosemite National Park.

The high amount of wildlife in the park is largely a result of the protected nature of the park. Wildlife is less abundant outside of the park, because human activity has degraded the habitats and destroyed the places that many animals called home. You can enjoy the natural wildlife better from all of the Yosemite cabin rentals available throughout the area.

The plant life in Yosemite is just as varied as the wildlife. You will find coniferous forests full of ponderosa pines, sugar pines, incense cedar trees, white fir, Douglas fir, and a few areas of oaks and giant sequoias. Due to the mild and lower-elevation climate, many species of wildlife thrive in this habitat, including black bears, bobcats, gray foxes, mountain king snakes, spotted owls, and a variety of bat species. The large snags and juts of cliffs are used for roosting sites for the bats that call the valley home.

The higher elevation causes Yosemite wildlife to differ greatly, in part because of the climate change, but also as a result of the plants and landscapes that will survive in the higher altitudes. There are less complex landscapes, which deter much wildlife from settling here for fear of not being able to hide adequately and find the food that they need. Here you are more likely to find ground squirrels and birds, along with the occasional lizard or snake, which are not excessively popular in this part of the park. The higher the elevation goes, the fewer animals are found. At the highest point in the park, the only species you will find in most places are birds. However, near Tioga pass, you can find a small population of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep.

Yosemite wildlife is as varied throughout the park and valley as the rock formations and other natural wonders will allow. There are many meadows within the park area which provide great shelter and productive habitats for those animals who reside there. There are many species which have become extinct over time, and 37 different species that are protected by Federal and State legislation, allowing them to thrive in their environment. Climate change, air pollution, wildfires, and even road kills affect the wildlife in this area on a regular basis.