Yosemite National Park

California

Yosemite in California's Sierra Nevada is famous for its towering granite walls, giant sequoia groves, and waterfalls. El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls draw climbers and hikers from around the world.

Yosemite sits at the center of one of California's classic road trip corridors. The drive into the valley through the Sierra foothills, the tunnel view opening onto El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall, and the high passes of the Tioga Road make the approach as memorable as the park itself.

Add Yosemite National Park to a national parks road trip, plan a wider US road trip, or read the virtual road trip guide before you hit the road.

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What to see at Yosemite National Park

• El Capitan and Half Dome, two of the world's most famous granite formations.
• Yosemite Falls, among the tallest waterfalls in North America.
• Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias.
• Glacier Point and Tunnel View overlooks.

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