Yosemite National Park, CA
Don't miss nature showing off her incomparable beauty at Yosemite National Park.
Highlights of the park include the high cliffs and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley, the giant, ancient sequoias of Mariposa Grove, Glacier Point's (summer-fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall), a large sub-alpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley.
Yosemite's elevation ranges from 2000 to 13,000 feet above sea level. The Park is known for its alpine mountains and waterfalls, including the largest waterfall in the United States.
Hiking, backpacking, camping, horseback riding, skiing and rock climbing are favorite activities in Yosemite. Fishing, swimming, rafting and boating are also popular. There are restrictions on rock climbing.
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