Summer Activities

At a height of more than 2,425 ft Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. It flows approximately November through July, with peak flow in May. Look for the ice […]

The view that Ansel Adams made famous, Tunnel View is a must stop for any first time visit to Yosemite Valley. Find it just outside the Wawona Tunnel on State […]

Vernal Fall, Yosemite Standing at 317 ft (96 m) tall and is among the most powerful waterfalls in Yosemite. But, unlike Yosemite Falls or Bridalveil Fall, Vernal cannot be viewed […]

Begin at O’Shaughnessy Dam – Parking available above at the overnight campground area or day use parking along the road. This trail takes you to the base of Wapama Fall, […]

The main fork of the Merced River starts high in the mountain ranges in Yosemite National Park, and flows through Yosemite Valley. The South Fork of the Merced River takes […]

The Yosemite rafting season varies from year to year and depends on factors such as the depth of the rivers, the temperature of the water and the seasonal snowmelt. With a […]

Explore the cultural history of Yosemite Indians and watch daily traditional demonstrations, tour the art gallery, or take a self-guiding tour through an outdoor Indian Village, at the Yosemite Museum. […]

Glacier Point, an overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. This is also a good starting or finishing point for some […]

Nevada Fall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Yosemite National Park and Liberty Cap is the rock dome immediately to the left. One of the two major waterfalls […]

Yosemite’s Wawona Golf Course was the first regulation course in the Sierra Nevada when it opened in 1918, and has provided golfers challenging but rewarding rounds ever since. Located right […]