Top Things You NEED To Do In Yosemite National Park

Top Things You NEED To Do In Yosemite National Park

Foreign Is one of the most popular national parks in America and for good reason if you’ve ever wanted to be surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty hike through some of the Region’s most Majestic Trails or snap a few photos of stunning waterfalls then Yosemite will not disappoint there are plenty of activities to keep

You busy in the Park from biking in white water rafting to skiing and rock climbing in this video we’re going to cover some of the top things to do in Yosemite National Park let’s get started visit Yosemite Valley By far the most popular area of the park is Yosemite Valley it would take several days to visit just the sites in this area alone one of the first things that will catch your eye when driving into the valley is the Merced River the river runs straight through the park and

Offers plenty of opportunities for rafting fishing or relaxing on its banks dozens of hikes weave alongside the river including paved bike paths Boardwalk loops and strenuous climbs up and out of the valley some sites that you can’t miss are mirror-like Sentinel Meadow and Cooks Meadow lower Yosemite fall Trail One of the most popular hikes in Yosemite Valley is the one mile round trip Trek to the base of lower Yosemite Falls this study waterfall is the tallest in North America and has multiple tiers which drop two thousand four hundred and twenty five feet down during the Spring and early summer the

Yosemite fall Trail is the perfect hike for families and kids because it’s flat paved and takes less than an hour to complete for the best views follow the path clockwise and make sure to enjoy the informational markers along the way El Capitan on the opposite end of the spectrum El

Capitan is one attraction that you cannot miss it’s the largest exposed Granite monolith in the world and it’s a popular site for rock climbers El Capitan Rises nearly 3 000 feet high and offers climbers a challenging and thrilling adventure from the ground you can pull up a chair

And admire The Bravery of the climbers that take to the walls of this huge rock face El Capitan is one of the most photographed sites in Yosemite National Park on the Eastern edge of the cliff a seasonal waterfall known as horsetail fall Cascades down the side on rare

Occasions in mid to late February visitors can witness a spectacular phenomenon known as Firefall during this time of year the Setting Sun can illuminate the waterfall which changes its appearance to a glowing stream of Fire foreign Trail Seekers who are looking for a strenuous and rewarding hike should look

No further than half dome this 14 to 16 mile hike includes over 4 800 feet of elevation gain and requires tourists to pull themselves at nearly 400 feet of Steel cable the half doe hike is a bucket list item for many Travelers but getting a permit to tackle

The climb isn’t easy either the hike is so popular that the park restricts permits to just 300 per day and the only way to get one is by winning an application Lottery fortunately there are other ways to get a taste of Half Dome many tourists choose to hike a

Portion of the trail while visiting popular waterfalls along the way for example the Mist Trail hikers without a fear of heights should start off by Conquering the mistrail this Trail will bring you up close views of Vernal fall which is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the park

The first mile is paved and busy it quickly leads to a steep Granite staircase with over 600 steps to climb Vernal fall will be cascading down beside you the whole way pack a waterproof jacket because the spray of the falls is certain to get you wet if

The Sun is out you’re likely to see a rainbow develop among the Mist when you reach the top you’ll be able to peer down the entire length of the 317-foot waterfall while relaxing on the warm rocks at the top of the falls Nevada Falls if you haven’t had enough excitement for

The day then continue hiking to Nevada fall it requires about 1.5 miles of steep Rocky switchbacks Beyond Vernal fall to get there Nevada Falls 594 feet tall and starts almost 1 000 feet higher than Vernal fall from this point you can hop on the John Muir Trail and enjoy

Views of liberty cap Half Dome and mount Broderick thank you Half Dome Summit Beyond Nevada fall lies little Yosemite Valley this is a flat 1.5 mile forested path leading to the subdome as the trees disappear behind you the cables on Half Dome will come into view

Tigers that were lucky enough to score a permit will be able to slip on their gloves and prepare for the 400-foot climb to the summit cables have been driven into the rock face about every 10 feet and gets steeper As you move along most people spend between 20 and 45

Minutes on the cable section climbing to the top once at the summit you’ll be greeted with a bird’s eye panoramic Vista of the High Sierra and Yosemite Valley below the height and scenery is Indescribable grab a snack drink some water and bask in the sunlight foreign As you make your way out of the valley don’t forget to drive through the famous well in a tunnel this is the longest highway tunnel in California in a popular photography spot for visitors tourists can park their vehicles on the north end of the tunnel and enjoy sweeping perspectives of Yosemite Valley

El Capitan bridal veil fall and Half Dome place your point located south of Yosemite Valley Glacier Point is a high elevation area that can be enjoyed year round in the winter visitors can cozy up at the badger past ski area which has five chair lifts for skiing and snowboarding

During the summer you can embark on one of the area’s high elevation hikes and look down on Yosemite Valley from above a few popular spots to get your heart racing include Sentinel Dome and Taft point Mariposa Grove not only does Yosemite have high flying views but it’s also home to some of the

World’s oldest living creatures giant sequoia trees Mariposa Grove is located near the South entrance of the park and home to more than 500 giant sequoia trees visitors can drive and Hike amongst the trees enjoying the Shady forest and stopping for a few photo opportunities Toyota pass most Yosemite visitors will spend their

Time enjoying the valley and Big Trees on the southern end of the park but those traveling from the East side will get a unique experience of Their Own the Toyota pass entrance is nearly two hours East of Yosemite Valley and offers several Scenic Lakes Vistas and Meadows to enjoy

It is a seasonal Highway open from approximately late May through October tuwalami Meadow is a large sub-alpine area filled with scenic parks and Icy Blue Lakes Tanaya Lake and almost dead Point are two other popular spots in this area Tourists who are looking for the most secluded area of the park should look no further than hetch hetchy located on the far northeast side it’s the most remote and least popular area of Yosemite hechechi has a long hiking season and it’s known for the fabulous spring waterfalls and wildflowers that grow

There a couple of spots that you won’t want to miss are rapama falls in the O’Shaughnessy Dam So what are you waiting for whether you’re looking for exciting hikes stunning views or Peaceful Meadows Yosemite National Park has something for everyone and now that you know some of the best things to do in the park it’s time to start planning your adventure foreign

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Yosemite is one of the most popular national parks in America. If you’ve ever wanted to be surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty, hike through some of the region’s most majestic trails, or snap a few photos of stunning waterfalls, then Yosemite will not disappoint.

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy in the park. In this video, we’re going to cover some of the top things to do in Yosemite National Park.

That includes the best hiking trails, scenic drives, most picturesque overlooks, waterfalls that you cannot miss!