Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes: Yosemite National Park and Vicinity written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Best Short Hikes: Yosemite National Park and Vicinity leads hikers of all skill levels to some of the most stunning landscapes Yosemite has to offer including: bubbling alpine creeks, smooth glaciated slabs, giant sequoias, deep dark blue lakes, and rock as far as the eye can see. In addition to in-depth hike descriptions, the author has also included information about the parks natural history, complex landscape, and its human history. Additional information includes tips on keeping yourself and your family safe, the park's natural predators, and helpful weather information.