Yosemite National Park
West Coast · 2-4 days
About Yosemite National Park
Yosemite's towering granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoia groves have inspired artists, climbers, and nature lovers for over a century. El Capitan and Half Dome are world-renowned rock formations, while Yosemite Falls drops 2,425 feet as one of the tallest waterfalls in North America.
Highlights
- Tunnel View and Glacier Point
- Yosemite Falls trail
- Mariposa Grove giant sequoias
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