Sometimes all you need for an outing is some good shoes and a small bottle of water. But when it comes to Yosemite - one of the USA´s greatest national parks, a 1,187-square mile UNESCO World Heritage expanse in east central California´s Sierra Nevada packed with soaring peaks, granite cliffs, waterfalls, glaciers, giant sequoias, idyllic meadows, and babbling brooks - a bit more thoughtful preparation is called for to make your experience as safe, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible. So h
