View of Foresta Area from above Big Oak Flat Road outside Yosemite by Joel Baldwin

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Big Oak Flat Road, also known as Highway 120, is the northern road into Yosemite National park. For most of its length it twists and turns its way towards the Yosemite Valley. However shortly before you enter the valley the forest opens up and the road straightens out. A large forest fire in 1990 cleared out much of the forest and underbrush and made a view like this possible.

Foresta is located inside the Park boundaries and is a collection of privately held inholdings. Many of these inholdings are summer homes and rentals. Can you think of a better place to spend a vacation? A 15 minute drive away from the wonders of Yosemite Valley!