Yosemite National Park

Yosemite in a snapshot

Yosemite is a showcase of natural icons: Half Dome, El Capitan, and waterfalls that thunder in spring. I’ve done the difficult hike to the top of Half Dome, but also loved just standing at the Glacier Point Lookout, admiring the view of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley. The park’s most famous landmarks are surprisingly accessible.

Pointing to Half Dome from the top of Sentinel Dome Hike in Yosemite National Park, near Taft Point

Beyond hiking…

  • Open-air tram tours
  • Float the Merced River through Yosemite Valley
  • Swim in Tenaya Lake
  • Bike the Valley Loop Trail
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Scenic drive to look-out points