Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) in the spring and summer of 2012 expanded its reach to provide bus service from Sonora, Jamestown and Groveland to the park’s Big Oak Flat entrance station, Crane Flat and Yosemite Valley. Service is daily from Sonora, Jamestown and Groveland. The bus departs from Sonora’s Best Western at 8am,
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Even if you’re not a hiker – in fact, even if you use a cane, walker or wheelchair, or have young grandchildren in tow – you can still enjoy one of the world’s great wonders. Our top 10 outings include picnics, photo outings and much more throughout Yosemite National Park. Most are in the valley due to
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Need a healing infusion of natural beauty? Yosemite’s roads less traveled offer the perfect autumn outing.

One of the greatest benefits of living in the Mother Lode is the natural beauty that surrounds us. And there’s no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with family – both young and old. Below are eight one-day outings, suitable for  both grandparents and children. Most are free, or at least low cost,
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