The Natural Science Club will be taking a camping / hiking/ touring trip to
Yosemite National Park
Things to See and Do:
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley is world famous for its impressive waterfalls, meadows, cliffs,
and unusual rock formations.
Wawona Wawona is the home to the historic Wawona Hotel, dating from the late
nineteenth century. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center, a collection of historic
buildings, is located just over the covered bridge from the hotel.
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
The Mariposa Grove is located 36 miles (one hour) south of Yosemite Valley,
near the park's South Entrance. The Mariposa Grove is the largest stand of giant
sequoias (also known as Sierra redwoods or big trees) in Yosemite. Visiting
this area is contingent on weather conditions.
[source: http://www.nps.gov/yose/]
Tentative Itinerary:
Depart Monmouth, at 7a.m. Saturday, March 25th
Arrive at Lower Pines Campground in Yosemite on March 26th
4 Full Days in the park which will include hiking and touring
Drive back to Monmouth beginning on March 31st
Arrive back at WOU on the evening of April 1st
Recommendations
It WILL be cold, so you will need good day-hiking gear and warm gear for nights,
mornings, and everything in between
First-come-first-serve sign-up sheet will be posted HERE very soon - Room for 12 TOTAL.