Glacier Point offers a unparalleled view of El Capitan. It's a perfect option for younger kids since it's more like gently floating and less like intense whitewater rafting, but they must weight at least 50 pounds to ride on the river. You can rent a raft at the Half Dome Village activities kiosk and take it down a three-mile trip on the Merced River, putting in at Stoneman Bridge and exiting at Sentinel Beach Picnic area (there's a shuttle back to Half Dome). Another must-see panorama is the one from Glacier Point, which overlooks the Half Dome, Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra mountains. Yosemite National ParkĪnsel Adams gave Tunnel View, the area after the mile-long tunnel on the park's west side, its claim to fame, and it's often packed with people trying to reproduce his angle. Take in the stunning view of Half Dome, one of the most iconic rock formations in the park, by bike. There are various lookouts from which to view and photograph them throughout the park. El Capitan and Half Dome, two of the most well-known rock formations, are almost as famous as Yosemite itself. You'll see the most impressive rushing water during spring and early summer. Lower Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall both have short, easy hikes that offer spectacular vantage points of these towering cascades. Luckily, the hike to Lower Yosemite Falls is easy enough for younger children. The park is also home to an impressive array of wildlife, such as black bears, red foxes, bighorn sheep and mountain lions. Besides the trees, there are hiking trails to explore, waterfalls to admire and rivers like the Merced, where swimming and rafting are permitted. Seeing these ancient beauties in person should be on everyone's bucket list: They can live to be 3,000 years old and are considered some of the largest living things on Earth. In spring 2018, the park's iconic Mariposa Grove, home to 500 mature giant sequoia trees, reopened after a three-year renovation designed to better protect the natural skyscrapers for centuries to come. In 1890, at the urging of environmentalists like John Muir, Yosemite National Park was established by Congress, making it the country's first national park. Abraham Lincoln knew this area was worth cherishing, so in 1864 he designated it as protected state parkland. If you're thinking of traveling to Yosemite, you'll find there's good reason it's been named one of the top vacation destinations in America and a favorite national park.
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