National parks & nature reserves
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Village, United States
Shaped by glaciers over millions of years, Yosemite Valley is pierced by the grandeur of El Capitan and the iconic Half Dome. Yosemite Falls, plummeting 2,425 feet in three tiers, sends a thundering cascade of water echoing through the valley.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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