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Nature Center at Happy Isles, Yosemite National Park

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Nature Center at Happy Isles is a small museum that puts the wildlife of Yosemite National Park on display. View the interactive displays about the area's natural history and stuffed versions of the animals that inhabit it. After exploring the museum, you can hike one of the forested trails that start here, or enjoy a riverside picnic. Open May to September, the nature center offers free entry. Using our custom trip planner, Yosemite National Park attractions like Nature Center at Happy Isles can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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Nature Center at Happy Isles reviews

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By ELKW

we brought the kids to go there, the kid can get ranger book there and get the ranger badge if they fulfilled the requirement. There are some exhibits inside, also there may be some workshop or...

we brought the kids to go there, the kid can get ranger book there and get the ranger badge if they fulfilled the requirement. There are some exhibits inside, also there may be some workshop or... more »
By archlav

They have art classes and wonderful animal exhibit. We learnt so much about the flora and fauna around the area. The staff is wonderful. This is a great place for the jr ranger program and getting...

They have art classes and wonderful animal exhibit. We learnt so much about the flora and fauna around the area. The staff is wonderful. This is a great place for the jr ranger program and getting... more »
By PacificNWFamily

The Nature Center was closed between 12 and 1, so I wandered off to explore some of the islands around Happy Isles and returned later in the afternoon. This is a great place for folks of all ages...

The Nature Center was closed between 12 and 1, so I wandered off to explore some of the islands around Happy Isles and returned later in the afternoon. This is a great place for folks of all ages... more »

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By Puneeth H R

Very beautiful in the midst of green. Flowing water falls is so soothing to ears and mind. Must stroll around when you are around.

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By Russ D

To really sum this up correctly I will say this, just like all of the Yosmemete valley this place is a little piece of heaven. Waterfalls, wood bridges, fast running rivers, wood log crossing, and cascades everywhere. If you want nature to the fullest this is it. Just cant gi wrong with it.

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By jainmanish123

It’s kind of closed because of the snow so wasn’t able to enjoy much

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By Crystal Ross

This place is serene and peaceful. A great little hike.

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By Topher Taylor

The happy isles trail was a hidden gem that not many people come to. Paved and flat most of the way makes it very accessible for wheelchair users.

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