Yosemite Water, Is It Safe?

[Kris Corey]

This is a question that is asked frequently by visitors to Yosemite National Park and the answer is NO!

Neither the park nor anyone else can guarantee the safety of the water in rivers and creeks.

Either buy your beverages and cart out your trash or simply buy a water filter.

There are many such filtering devices on the market that range in price from $10.00 up. Check them out!

REI has a good selection. I personally use a chemical by McNett called Aqua Mira Part A & B.

Most filters are easy to carry and use and last a long time.

By carrying your own filter you can drink as much as you'd like on the trail provided you have a water source and, you'll be helping the environment by not buying plastic containers that you will end up throwing away.

Yosemite Audio Adventures offers lots of information about hiking trails in Yosemite.

Check us out at http://www.yosemite-tours.org