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Sunset at El Capitan Meadow in Yosemite National Park, California.

El Capitan Meadow in Yosemite National Park: 2026 visitor guide

El Capitan Meadow is a viewing area located along Northside Drive in Yosemite Valley, offering views of El Capitan, one of the world's largest granite monoliths. This 2026 visitor guide covers access hours, park entrance fees, how to get there, parking, what to see, and…

Planning a visit to Sentinel Beach in Yosemite National Park, California

Sentinel Beach is a picnic area and seasonal river access point located on the south side of California's Yosemite Valley along Southside Drive. The site sits beneath towering Sentinel Rock, a 3,000-foot granite monolith on the valley's southern wall. This 2026 visitor guide covers access…

The giant sequoias of Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park, California.

Planning a visit to the Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park, California

The Mariposa Grove is the largest giant sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park, California, containing over 500 mature giant sequoias. Located in the southern portion of Yosemite near the South Entrance, the grove is home to famous trees including the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant, the California…

Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California.

Planning a visit to Yosemite Falls: Guide with fees, best times

Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, dropping a total of 2,425 feet in three separate sections. The waterfall consists of Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 feet). This 2026 visitor guide…

Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park, California.

Visiting Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park: Guide with fees, parking & tips

Bridalveil Fall is one of Yosemite Valley's most prominent waterfalls, plunging 620 feet from the southern valley wall. This California waterfall flows year-round and is often the first major feature visitors see when entering Yosemite Valley from the south. This 2026 visitor guide covers access…

Planning a visit to the Tuolumne Grove in Yosemite National Park, California

The Tuolumne Grove is one of three giant sequoia groves in Yosemite National Park, California, containing approximately two dozen mature giant sequoia trees. This 2026 visitor guide covers access times, park entrance fees, how to get there, parking, accessibility, what to see, and practical tips…

Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park, California.

Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park: Guide with fees, access & best times

Tunnel View is a roadside scenic overlook located just outside the Wawona Tunnel on Highway 41 in Yosemite National Park, California. The viewpoint provides panoramic views of Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. This 2026 visitor guide covers access times, park…