Nearest town: Yosemite Valley is its own kind of city; perhaps the nearest substantial city outside the park is Merced, CA Region: Sierras Park website: Link here Best time of year to visit: Park is open year-round, and each season is quite different Features of the park: Granite monoliths, impressive waterfalls, camping, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and vast wilderness area Fees: $35 per vehicle, certain annual passes accepted (see here)