When whites moved here they thought what a great place to farm and ranch. They also drained the wetlands and built a town. The Park Service is in the midst of removing all of that so it looks a bit more natural.

Walk anywhere in the valley and you will see beauty. Get away from the lodge and falls and you can find peace and quiet even during busy times. So much to see and do, this is a must visit location. Beware that parking can be...More

Yosemite Valley was the highlight of our recent five week United States adventure. Everything about the park is spectacular, the views of the valley, the wild life (we were lucky to see a couple of bears), sunset at Glacier Point and the giant sequoias at...More

Yosemite is a great scenic area but the traffic is unbelievable. Get there early or there is no where to park. Traffic jams are normal. It’s so popular. If you can Everett find a parking space you can have some fun. I won’t be back...More

The Yosemite Valley offers many trails with great views of the towering heights above. Use YARTS (bus system) in the off peak months, it will help you get around efficiently. There is parking and a couple of places for food and bevearages (also pack food-...More

Just returned from a mini-vacation at Yosemite. Although we stayed right outside the park we went in each day. The weather was spectacular. The best part of the visit was that there were no crowds like in the summer. I been there dozens of times...More

Absolutely stunning place. I had heard good things about the views, but words cannot describe the scale of the place. The hikes are long but they are worth every step!