Yosemite National Park Guide

Things to do, facts to know, places to park, areas to see and more about Yosemite National Park.

Highlighted overnight parking rentals around Yosemite National Park

Things to do around Yosemite National Park

• Hike the Mist Trail from Happy Isles to Vernal and Nevada Falls to experience granite staircases, cool spray, and sweeping Yosemite Valley views.
• Catch sunset from Glacier Point for panoramic views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the distant Sierra Nevada peaks glowing in evening light.
• Explore the giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove near Wawona, walking beneath ancient trees like the Grizzly Giant and California Tunnel Tree.
• Drive the Tioga Road across Tuolumne Meadows to enjoy alpine lakes, granite domes, and easy-access trails just above 8,000 feet.

Fun Facts

• Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 and became a model for the national park system later adopted across the United States.
• The park’s iconic granite cliffs, including El Capitan and Half Dome, were carved by glaciers that once filled Yosemite Valley.
• Yosemite Falls drops a total of 2,425 feet, ranking among the tallest waterfalls in North America.
• Over 400 species of wildlife inhabit the park, including black bears, mule deer, and the rare Sierra Nevada red fox.

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