4 Things You Must See During Your Visit To Yosemite

It’s impossible to boil down the essence of Yosemite into a couple of landmarks—the park is too big, too spectacular—but there are certain sights that unforgettably exemplify its grandeur. Here are four must-see spots to experience during your visit to Yosemite with Scenic Wonders.

Half Dome

Half Dome is likely the best-known landform in the park. A titanic mass of granite, shear-faced on the northwest, is 8,840 feet tall; more than half its rise is above the Yosemite Valley floor, from which you have numerous opportunities to savor the mighty formation. The iconic vista from Tunnel View (pictured) is one. A fit hiker with a permit can climb to the top of Half Dome on a daylong adventure—with cables required for the ultimate ascent.

Bridalveil & Yosemite Falls

The steep rear of cliffs from Yosemite Valley ensures, along with plentiful snowmelt, lots of waterfalls streaming from the highlands. Bridalveil and Yosemite falls are the signature cataracts in the park, and you can hike to the base of both on short paths. The falls are at their most voluminous in late spring. Yosemite Falls, which actually encompasses several great plunges of Yosemite Creek, is one of the world’s tallest waterfalls.

El Capitan

Half Dome’s counterpart along the margins of Yosemite Valley is the burly dome called El Capitan, a world-class rock-climbing destination. Its 3,000-foot granite face—one of the biggest rock walls on Earth—is an unreal sight from the valley floor. While climbers from around the globe tackle the face, you can hike to the summit on a long trail.

Tenaya Lake

One of Yosemite’s most beautiful bodies of water, Tenaya Lake lies between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows. Nestled within woods and gentle granite swells, the lake is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and boating—and simply soaking in the scenery. Make Your Visit To Yosemite Special If you’re planning your visit to Yosemite this year, consider making your reservations with Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders. We offer Yosemite reservations within the gates of the park. With one of our cozy cabins, condominiums, or homes, your Yosemite accommodations will be just minutes from your favorite Yosemite hikes. Give us a call at 1-888-YOSEMITE (1-888-967-3648) to learn about our rentals and to make your Yosemite reservations today. Yosemite National Park Blog Scenic Wonders’ Yosemite blog provides the latest news related to Yosemite National Park.  By reading our blog, you’ll stay up to date on activities, accommodations, and more. Photo credit: footloosiety