Ah, springtime-when the snow melts, the flowers bloom and the sunny days start getting longer and longer. In Yosemite National Park, one of the most scenic places on the planet, springtime means rushing waterfalls, blooming dogwoods and redbuds, and a wildflower season that people come from all over the world to see.
If you’re taking the Amtrak San Joaquins train, your Park admission is free. You can get to Yosemite by getting off the train at the Merced station and taking Route 15—a Thruway Bus serviced by the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System—directly into Yosemite Valley. Once you’re there, here are some experiences you won’t want to miss:
Because of the melting snow, the waterfalls are spectacular in the spring. Bridalveil Fall, Horsetail Fall and one of the world’s tallest falls, Ribbon Fall, are three Instagramable falls you should see.
From Mid-April to May, the Mountain Dogwoods blossom beautiful white flowers throughout the valley. In March, one of the best trails to see wildflowers is the Hite Cove trail (seven miles outside of the Park). You can see poppies, lupines, redbuds and owl’s clover. By mid-May, milkweed, shooting stars, pine violets and more flowers bloom in an abundance of shapes and colors.
Last Updated: September 5, 2:00pm Attention Passengers: Train 712 is cancelled, and passengers are being transferred to Train 716. In addition, Train 703 is cancelled and those passengers are being transferred to the earlier train 719. If you have any questions, please reach out to 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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Last Updated: September 8, 2:30pm Attention Passenges: Train 714 and 717 are cancelled beginning Wednesday, September 3rd and will resume service on Friday, October 3rd. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please reach out to 1-800-USA-RAIL. Last Updated: September 3, 11:30am Attention Passenges: Train 714 and 717 are cancelled beginning Wednesday, September 3rd […]
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(August 4, Stockton, CA) – Planes, trains, but no automobiles needed for the annual Fall Open Cockpit Day at Castle Air Museum this upcoming Labor Day weekend. Amtrak San Joaquins announced a new partnership with the Castle Air Museum to provide discounted travel fare for the annual event on August 30th from 9-4pm at the Central Valley aviation landmark.
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