Frommer’s® Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, 8th Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

The Best of Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon

The Best Views

The Best Car Campgrounds

The Best Primitive Campgrounds

The Best Day Hikes

The Best High-Country Hikes

The Best Places to Stay and Eat Inside the Parks

The Best Places to Stay and Eat Outside the Parks

The Best Places for Reflection

Chapter 2: Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks In Depth

The Parks Today

Looking Back: Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon History

When to Go

Climate

Responsible Travel

Tours

Academic Trips

Adventure Trips

Chapter 3: Exploring Yosemite

Essentials

Access/Entry Points

Visitor Centers and Information

Fees

Regulations

Orientation

Yosemite Valley

North of the Valley

South of the Valley

The Highlights

Seeing the Park in 1 or 2 Days

Seeing the Park by Car and Shuttle

Organized Tours and Ranger Programs

Chapter 4: Hikes and Outdoor Pursuits in Yosemite

Day Hikes and Scenic Walks

In and Near the Valley

South of the Valley

North of the Valley

Near Hetch Hetchy

Exploring the Backcountry

Preparing for Backcountry Trips

Overnight Hikes

Side Trips from High Sierra Camps

Other Sports and Activities

Chapter 5: Where to Stay and Eat in Yosemite

Lodging

Inside the Park

Outside the Park

Camping

Inside the Park

Outside the Park

Where to Eat

In the Valley

Elsewhere in the Park

Outside the Park

Chapter 6: Exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Essentials

Access/Entry Points

Visitor Centers and Information

Fees

Regulations

Orientation

Introducing Sequoia National Park

Introducing Kings Canyon National Park

The Highlights

Exploring the Inside of the Earth

Seeing the Parks in 1 or 2 Days

Seeing the Parks by Car and Shuttle

Organized Tours and Ranger Programs

Chapter 7: Hikes and Outdoor Pursuits in Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Day Hikes and Scenic Walks

Near Giant Forest

Near Grant Grove

Near Cedar Grove

Elsewhere in the Parks

Exploring the Backcountry

Preparing for Backcountry Trips

Overnight Hikes

Other Sports and Activities

Chapter 8: Where to Stay and Eat in Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Lodging

Inside the Parks

Outside the Parks

Camping

In Sequoia National Park

In Kings Canyon National Park

Outside the Parks

Where to Eat

Inside the Parks

Outside the Parks

Picnic and Camping Supplies

Chapter 9: A Nature Guide to Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

The Landscape

The Flora

Trees

Flowering Plants

Shrubs and Plants

The Fauna

Birds

Mammals

The Ecosystem

Chapter 10: Planning Your Trip to Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Getting There and Getting Around

Getting to Yosemite National Park

Getting to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Getting Around Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Tips on Accommodations

Special Permits and Passes

Planning a Backcountry Trip

Regulations

Personal Safety Issues