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Through connections in Merced, tourists could reach Yosemite by train in less than a day's journey from San Francisco (9 hours) and Los Angeles (16 hours). [15] The train schedule allowed passengers to leave Merced at 2 p.m. and arrive at El Portal at 6 p.m. Passengers would have dinner and stay overnight at the tent hotel in El Portal before ...
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) – the SP's main rival – purchased the line in 1899, providing it a parallel competing mainline through the Central Valley. [2] In 1907, the Yosemite Valley Railroad (YVRR) began service from Merced to El Portal – the gateway to Yosemite National Park. The YVRR connected with both mainlines ...
A Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Co. log train climbing a steep grade near Sugar Pine, California, circa 1915. Due to the onset of the Great Depression and a lack of trees, the operation closed in 1931. But the graded right-of-way through the forest remained, enabling the Stauffer family to reconstruct a portion of the line in 1961.
Starting April 13, 2024, a reservation will be needed for those planning to drive into and through Yosemite between the hours of 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through June.
RIDE THE RAILS: 12 best Amtrak vacations and scenic train rides in North America The Green Mountain State is known for its autumn displays with oak, maple, and ash trees exploding in rainbow pops ...
The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a public transit bus line based in Merced, California providing scheduled fixed route service between Yosemite National Park and gateway communities. Service operates year-round on Highway 140, providing access to Merced and Mariposa counties.
Car lines out of Yosemite National Park have been at a standstill this summer as visitors, employees and locals report long waits to enter the park. 'Like sitting on the 101 in L.A.': Yosemite ...
At its peak, the Yosemite Stage and Turnpike Company operated 11 daily stagecoach runs, employing up to 40 drivers and maintaining a fleet of 40 stagecoaches and 700 horses. [8] Despite the challenging travel conditions—dusty roads and long hours—the company maintained a strong safety record, with no passenger fatalities reported. [8]