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Look out into the wide expanse of Tenaya Canyon from this viewpoint and see the stony sentinel of Half Dome presiding over the tree-studded valley.

Trek to the top of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along Yosemite National Park’s signature hiking trail. Expect to be generously sprayed by both waterfalls.

Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline.

Find a place to laze on the sand, watch the quiet river and rest in the shadow of a giant. Bring the family, a book and some food for simple relaxation.

Explore the meadows of Yosemite National Park’s high country and see its velvety green plains studded with stunning granite domes, Sierra willows and wildflowers.

Stay near this idyllic place as a base for your expeditions on well-used trails to popular peaks surrounding a grassy valley. 

Trek to the top of Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall along Yosemite National Park’s signature hiking trail. Expect to be generously sprayed by both waterfalls.

In the mountainous Yosemite area, you can also walk on relatively flat terrain to view the landscape. Experience the majestic location in comfortable walking shoes.

Walk near the continent’s tallest waterfall and feel the spray. Time your visit to experience the most breathtaking unobstructed view.

View a range of rock formations reflected in serene blue water. This popular destination allows families to hike along the lake’s shoreline. 

Explore a jewel of a lake located between North Dome and Half Dome. It is the final remnant of an ancient glacial lake that once covered Yosemite.

The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.