Top 7 Yosemite Hikes with a View
Stroll past Yosemite Falls, Tenaya Lake, and the Half Dome on these "bucket list" hikes in Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park
Ferguson Fire Crosses into Yosemite
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48 Hours in Yosemite National Park
Only have 48 hours? Make the most of your time by walking among giant sequoias, hiking a downhill trail, picnicking lakeside and floating on a river.
What to Pack for Your Yosemite National Park Vacation
Be as prepared as a Boy Scout. Here are the top 14 items to put in your suitcase and 1 item to leave at home.
5 Best Road Trips
All roads lead to Yosemite National Park. Explore itineraries originating in major travel hubs and corridors in as little as 1-2 days or 1-2 weeks on your way to the park.
Stops on the Way
Our top picks for nearby towns and attractions to visit for the best outdoor activities, sightseeing, dining, and vacation fun on the way to the park.
Guided Tours
Get the most from your vacation with an guide, tour, or cruise
Your Perfect Day in Yosemite
Only have 24 hours? Make the most of it with this tour of the park’s must-see sites on Tioga Road, a sequoia grove, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point.
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Where is Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite is located in the California Sierra Nevada mountain range about three and a half hours east of San Francisco. The park is 1,200 square miles of rugged beauty.
Which entrance to Yosemite National Park should I take?
Yosemite’s five entrance gates make it accessible from the west, east, and south. The gateways of Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono, and Madera counties are the closest to the park and have many hotels, resorts, and camping areas.
Which Entrance to Yosemite Should I Take?
There are five entrances into Yosemite National Park, and the road to each of them offers unique sights to see along the way.
Gateway Towns
Yosemite visitors come from all directions. Here are handy guides to finding the services and activities you want from the cities and towns nearest the park
How Much Does Yosemite cost?
Heading to the home of El Capitan and Half Dome? Here are the many options for entrance fees.
How should I get to Yosemite?
Most people drive to Yosemite. Check out our road trip ideas. If you fly, the nearest airports include the Fresno-Yosemite airport located about an hour and a half from the park. From there and other gateway communities you can take the YARTS bus to Yosemite. Once you get to the park, you will need a car or tour transportation to get around the more remote park roads. However, Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point have shuttles.
5 Best Road Trips
All roads lead to Yosemite National Park. Explore itineraries originating in major travel hubs and corridors in as little as 1-2 days or 1-2 weeks on your way to the park.
Fly to Yosemite - Local Airports and Airlines
Airports near the park get visitors to Yosemite quick and easy. International flights come into San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento & others
YARTS - Ride the Bus to Yosemite National Park
YARTS has four major routes to Yosemite ⎯ Hwy. 120/395 from Mammoth Lakes, Hwy. 120 from Sonora, Hwy. 41 from Fresno and Hwy 140 from Merced.
Where should I stay on my Yosemite National Park vacation?
There are several campgrounds and lodges inside the park. Some park facilities have changed names due to a trademark dispute. There are also many lodging options near Yosemite’s entrances. Depending on the season, you will need to reserve hotels and campgrounds well in advance.
Camping and RV Parks
Be sure to experience a night under the stars during your Yosemite vacation. There are many campgrounds in Yosemite and surrounding area to choose from.
Hotels and Cabins
Visitors to the greater Yosemite Park region will find lots of hotels to choose from to fit every need and budget while traveling to and from Yosemite
7 Things You Need to Know About Yosemite Reservations
What does the Yosemite lodging vendor change mean for those of us who made reservations in the park months ago? A lot, including a new website and phone number.
What is there to see in Yosemite?
The Half Dome and other granite rock formations are the main attraction in Yosemite National Park. Visitors from all over the world come to see waterfalls such as Vernal Fall crash down the rocky cliffs. There are also three groves of giant sequoia trees and wildlife such as black bears and falcons in the park.
5 Famous Viewpoints Close to the Road in Yosemite
Yosemite's Tunnel View with Half Dome, Valley View with Merced River, Glacier Point, Olmsted Point, and Tenya Lake are the most famous views in the park.
Waterfalls, Lakes and Rivers in Yosemite
Yosemite claims some of the USA's most impressive bodies of water including Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, Mirror Lake and the Merced River.
Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park
Arguably the most spectacular view in the park is at the end of Glacier Point Road with the curved tooth of Half Dome prominently in the foreground.
Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park
As if super-sized waterfalls and granite rock formations weren't enough to make you feel as small as a bug, Yosemite and its nearby national parks also protect giant sequoias, the biggest trees on Earth.
What is there to do in Yosemite?
Hiking, climbing, rafting, and stargazing are the main summer activities here. See our list of the top ten things to do. Don’t forget about winter. Take a guided snowshoe hike, go skiing, or ice skate under Half Dome.
10 Things to Do in Yosemite National Park
Top ten things to do on your Yosemite Park vacation, including view a waterfall, see black bears, and top sights like Half Dome.
Hiking Trails
Here you can traipse beside meadows on a glacier-carved valley floor or in the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias, then clamber beside thunderous waterfalls
10 Top Things to do with Kids in Yosemite National Park
“Hold your breath kids, we are almost there!” We honk the horn and tell our kids to hold their breath as long as possible through the, almost 1 mile, long tunnel at the entrance to Yosemite Valley.
What's New
John Muir Geotourism Center
The John Muir Geotourism Center, now closed, had a mission to enrich the natural and rural communities by inspiring people to explore, learn, share and preserve the values of the John Muir Legacy through innovative and creative programs.
9 Stops on the California Highway 1 Discovery Route
Follow the magnificent Hwy. 1 through San Luis Obispo County to go on fantastic strolls along 101 miles. Experience these nine dazzling spots including a luxurious castle and a tree-lined hike to the beach.
Mist Trail, Yosemite's Most Popular Waterfall Hike
Starting from the Happy Isles on the valley floor, the challenging Mist Trail climbs a granite staircase beside Vernal Fall and on to Nevada Fall.
Channel Islands National Park
Home to eight unique mammal species found only on the islands, including the island fox and deer mouse, you’ll find solitude and beauty at the "American Galapagos."
Tri-Valley's Grape Scene
Discover down-to-earth wine tasting, a beer trail and even an ice cream trail less than an hour from San Francisco.
Kings Canyon: USA's Deepest Canyon
This canyon carved by glaciers and cut by the Kings River can claim to be the deepest in the USA. It reaches a maximum depth of 8200 feet– that's even deeper than Arizona's Grand Canyon!
Dive Deep into Bay Culture at 9 San Francisco Gems
Walk with sharks at a famous pier, make hairpin turns on a steep street and cruise to "The Rock" in this Golden Gate city.