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When I encountered my first giant sequoia in Mariposa Grove, my head did not tilt back far enough to see the top. Walking around the trunk practically required a GPS. Leaving noise and civilization behind to walk among these ancient trees brought us to the famous "Grizzly Giant," the grove’s elder statesman, which rivals the Statue of Liberty in height and sports a branch extending outward that is larger than the trunks of most trees.

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Are you a small plane pilot, looking for a new place to visit for a get-away trip? Would you like to stroll the wooden sidewallks of a genuine Gold Rush town, and stay at a Historic Inn where the staff is incredibly friendly and the rooms and food are a delight? And maybe you'd love to not just fly over Yosemite National Park, but stop and see it at ground level.

Perhaps you haven't considered visiting Yosemite by private plane, because you didn't know that there was a way to get transportion to

Do you have family members who love to Golf, while others dream of lying in the sun, and still others want a vigorous hike in the great outdoors, or maybe a trail ride on horseback? No problem, you can plan the perfect vacation for everyone near Yosemite National Park.

There are a number of public golf courses in the Yosemite area, most in the Gateway Communities to the park and one that is actually inside Yosemite itself.  There are many sunning and swimming opportunities, ranging from rivers a

Did you know that all National Parks are free on certain days during the year? For 2011 the dates are at this link: http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

On top of Free Park Entry, many Gateway Community businesses offer extra discounts surrounding fee free dates, and other local special dates as well. You can see these specials here:  http://www.nationalparksonline.org/?page_id=33 

A recent article in our local newspaper, the Union Democrat from Sonora, says that once Yosemite's attendance records are finalized for 2010 they expect to show that they had more than 4 million visitors during last year.  Do NOT let that big number scare you away from visiting this most wonderful of our National Parks, yes it is popular, and yes it can be crowded in the summer season, but that is just because it is so great and such a must-see for travellers to California.

Here at Hotel Charlot

Here at Hotel Charlotte we have a library of information on Yosemite (and other California and National Parks and Lands) as well as hiking trail maps, guided tour and park activities information, plus staff who are very familiar with the  park and can help you get the most out of your visit to Yosemite, whether it is for 1 day or a week or more. Contact us at 209-962-6455 or visit online Hotel Charlotte.

Winter is a great time to visit Yosemite, it is tranquil and uncrowded with incredible winte