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    "citation": "Yosemite National Park: Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas; on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths, including the Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall and Cook's Meadow paved trails and the paved road to Mirror Lake; on the Wawona Meadow Loop; and in campgrounds other than walk-in and group sites. Pets are not allowed on other trails (including the Vernal Fall trail), in wilderness, on meadows, beaches or waterways, in public buildings, on shuttle buses or in lodging areas, even if carried. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/yosemite-national-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).",
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