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Nature Center at Happy Isles, Yosemite National Park

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Nature Center at Happy Isles is located in Yosemite National Park. Plan your visit to Nature Center at Happy Isles and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Yosemite National Park itinerary planner.
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  • Trail applicable insert restrict employment coating, winter hiking trails and services will wear anti-slip shoes, no entering into slippery to walk in the snow. Keep warm in the winter, beauty 優 along is worth future ㄧ times
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  • The Nature Center was closed when we were there in December but we really enjoyed walking the nearby short trail across the bridge. That morning the weather was perfect, sun started to shine glimmerin...  more »
  • In the tour bus No. 16 bus stop can be reached. Public toilets nearby. Walk about 10 minutes walk along the River will take you. It is a place like the Oirase. Bobcat have encountered by chance.
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  • Informative facility with the obligatory gift shop. Covers geography, history, and wildlife. Definitely worth visiting if in the area.
  • Good for quick turn around. Closed during the winter
  • Perfect hike for people of all abilities.
  • great hike but too many people leaving trash everywhere! C'mon people show some respect!!
  • This place is serene and peaceful. A great little hike.
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