Things to do in Yosemite National Park
Eight must-see sites at California's iconic park in the Sierra Nevada mountains
Yosemite National Park
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Famous for its plunging cataracts and massive granite formations, this unparalleled parkland attracts more than four million visitors each year—with good reason. Nearly the size of Rhode Island, Yosemite National Park dazzles with unforgettable natural beauty. Most visitors head directly to Yosemite Valley, a 4,000-foot-deep trough lined by sheer cliffs of glacially sculpted rock. It’s amazing, but don’t you dare stop there. You have to drive through the Wawona Tunnel, explore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, wander through Tuolumne Meadows, and so much more.
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Hetch Hetchy Valley
Visit this lesser-known area of Yosemite for a serene, new perspective on the park
Pacific Crest Trail: Yosemite’s Tuolumne Meadows
Follow these hiking options to explore some of Yosemite National Park’s gorgeous 77-mile section of the PCT
5 Amazing Things to do in Yosemite’s Gateways
Bookend your Yosemite trip with a stay in the park’s gateway towns and discover elegant dining, adrenaline-fueled adventures, a vintage train excursion, and refreshing natural scenery
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Videos
Podcasts
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49min
Exploring Gold Country
42min
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38min
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23min
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