Yosemite National Park

Spanning nearly 760,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park is a crown jewel of the American wilderness. With soaring granite cliffs, powerful waterfalls, ancient sequoia groves, and rich cultural history, Yosemite has inspired generations of visitors, artists, and conservationists.

Hiking Tips

Half Dome requires permits; cables up from May to October.
Mist Trail is wet and slippery:good shoes and caution advised.
Glacier Point offers stunning overlooks:check seasonal road closures.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Waterfalls at peak flow. Summer: Wildflowers in Tuolumne Meadows. Fall: Crisp air and golden leaves. Winter: Snowshoeing and quiet beauty.

Interactive Map

Song Feature: “Yosemite’s Grandeur”

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Gallery

Did You Know? Yosemite was the first land protected by the U.S. government for public use and preservation in 1864.

Mariposa Grove is home to more than 500 mature giant sequoias:some over 2,000 years old.