Super fun hike to these little hot springs located along the mountainside.read more

Always beautiful since I've been going over here!! The water level this year is high so can only go…read morethrough the bridge path..

Pulled into the RV park late one night, exhausted. Office was closed. Slept for awhile, then hit…read morethe road at sunrise. Cute little town

Love the town of Lee Vining. After driving thru Yosemite on Tioga Road 120 , continue on hwy 395…read morethen BOOM!!! , the town appears. About 10 miles after passing thru the East Gate ( of Yosemite). Cute little resort town , love the fact that there are no chain restaurants/ coffee shops in the whole entire town. No McDonald's or Starbucks in sight. We stopped at this cute little old school diner called Nicely's for BLT sandwich and fries ... and a huge Mono Lake size ice cream sundae:) All delicious and friendly service. After our tummies are full , we drove to see Mono Lake. To me , this lake is just okay. Not spectacularly pretty because no trees or vegetation around the lake , looking dried. Not much water in the lake. However , wait till night time. We went to see the Tufas in the dark . OMG!!!!!!!!!!! We could see the Milky Way and gazillion stars in the dark sky. I had NEVER seen that many stars in my life. Simply AMAZING!!!!!! No words can describe. Well worth the 10 hour ( round trip ) drive. Next morning we drive up to Convict Lake, Virginia Lake and June Lake. Snow capped mountains towering over the crystal clear lakes ... the changing colors of the leaves , cool crisp autumn air ... breathtakingly beautiful.

A must stop! Great view of the falls and the Merced River from the bridge. A nice place to…read morepicnic, but if the weather is good, you will have lots of company. At any rate, the view is fantastic from the bridge, and there is a walking trail where you can take gorgeous photos of the surrounding area. By the way, there is no "swing" in the Swinging Bridge. The original swinging bridge was replaced with a permanently fixed bridge after being damaged in the 1965 flood.

Came here mid November w/ old snow/ice on the grounds. Small parking lot. We got here probably…read moreafter 10a. We're able to get parking. The bridge doesn't swing anymore. Beautiful view of Yosemite falls in the background I believe. Was able to walk down to the water which was shallow and had some ice in it. The kids had fun playing around in the little beachy area. There are restrooms here but my husband said it's those port spotty styles with a hole in the ground. I didn't even want to attempt it. Luckily we drove maybe 5mins out to base camp eatery (Yosemite valley lodge) and use the rest rooms there.

It would've been a better attraction if the vocals came from the bear vs a speaker behind it…read more The script was loaded with information but it did not keep my interest.

This is a nice stop to visit the information center and to hear a background on the California…read moreGrizzly Bear. It's more educational than entertaining, but low maintenance and easily found on the east side of Highway 41. I was hoping that the bear would move or provide some insight into the Yosemite Valley, but free is hard to beat!

Just the ride up to and through Mammoth Lakes is amazing. If you want hiking boating fishing…read moreswimming and just a beautiful day sitting by the water Kama then this is the place for us. Around every corner it's an astounding picturesque view and with the nice strong winds that are blowing today it just gives you that nice breath of fresh air while hiking. Get a cabin and just relax. It's a good getaway from the big city. You won't regret it. You get to see all the wild animals. Some even come down to your cabin. Just have your camera or cell phone ready to take pictures. Watch out that some of the animals don't use you as food. I wonder if there's Bears out here??? Definitely a place I would come back to

+ Vons is a convenient grocery stop on your way between NP's and the ski resort here…read more - Though everything here is a lil pricier than back home. . Popular, crowded ambience. + Still, lot of cultural variety dining. + Pleasant town to walk around with your folks, especially at Mountain Center at Mammoth, whether on or off ski season.

As others have mentioned, it's free transportation to Canyon Lodge from the village. Opens at 8am…read more The windows are scratched up but probably can't be helped with all the ski/snowboard gear being transported. Takes about 10min one way

If you're in the mammoth lakes area then go ride the scenic gondolas to the top and enjoy the views…read morefrom 11k feet!

One of the most beautiful views around. Everyone should try to make it here at some point their…read morelife. What an amazing viewpoint to take in some of God's most beautiful creations. Early spring or fall are the best times to visit, late spring & summer gets extremely crowded & parking can be a night with all the bus tours. I try to come at least a few times a year & I'm always blown away of the view at the end of the tunnel.

This place is just STUNNING. It's a spot right along the road to take pics so no hiking is involved…read more- you just park and take your pic! The first day I went the drive up to here (and the area itself) was covered in a thick fog so you couldn't see anything initially (a bit cleared right before I left so I got a partial view), but when I came back the second day there was no fog - just the perfect view of several mountains, the valley, and a waterfall. Really it's a spiritual thing to see it - really makes you feel small in an incredible creation. You MUST stop by here while in Yosemite!

Ever since we made our return reservations almost a year ago; I've been looking forward to this…read moreroad being open! Usually it's open from late May to October or November directly depending on the amount of snowfall. Once we turned onto the Glacier Point road it was roughly 16 miles until we reached the spectacular viewpoint area. There are numerous places to pull over. Some are viewpoints, other's are hiking trails. Plan on bringing your own food & water. Can't beat the views for a nice bag lunch! It has been many moons since I first laid eyes on the beautiful snow flower. Imagine my surprise and delight in spotting the snow flower (sarcodes sanguinea) along the edges of the roadway! For those of you unfamiliar these plants are located in montane areas of the California Floristic Province, above 5,000 feet. Since I don't live in elevations above 5,000 feet it's rare that I see them. A large parking lot, some port a potties, a gift shop plus numerous hiking trails await you at the viewpoint area.

Ice cream at the top! We hiked this from Yosemite Valley floor and was genuinely surprised that…read morethere was a convenience store at the top along with great views of Half Dome. Our group had ice cream at the top and I had two! We found that this is a drivable viewpoint and there were full amenities at the top. We came from Union Point and after hitting Glacier, we went up to Sentinal Dome, which is less than 2 miles, a bit steep but worth the picture opportunities! Our hike was amazing except for the bugs. Please come and create your own adventure.

Amber was very helpful and very attentive to our table needs kind with a beautiful smile ,read more

Our first impression was the friendly phone call we made to check if they had a patio and if they…read morewere pet-friendly--and guess what? They said, "Yes!" Whoop! When we walked in, we were quickly directed to the patio, just as we had requested. Our server, Ben, was so pleasant and had a great sense of humor. We started with some fried pickles , which were yum, and onions rings that were excellent, thin, fried, and crispy, of course! We had to try the garlic bread , which was tasty and toasty and a must-try appetizer. John Pizza was definitely a must, so we ordered a couple of pizzas to share. The crust was delicious and perfectly balanced with the toppings, and the cheese was just right, not too much. I highly suggest it as well. The ambiance was great, with a clean patio that had plenty of space. The music playlist was the perfect fit for the atmosphere. Thank you, Ben and Kai , for such a welcoming experience. See you soon.

Between 2007 and 2023, there were 173 recorded deaths in Yosemite, making it one of the parks with…read morea higher number of fatalities in the national park system. AMERICA! A few visitors rest in the Pioneer Cemetery, like Sadie Schaeffer, a young tourist who drowned in the Merced River, and laborers like Henry Eddy, who was found deceased in his tent. Many graves are marked with simple wooden boards or rough-hewn stones, some bearing only the inscription "A Boy," their identities lost to time. If they buried Adam Yauch here, he could have been "B Boy." Notable burials include preservationist Galen Clark (1814-1910), who planted the very sequoias that tower over his gravesite. Promoter James Mason Hutchings (1820-1902), who organized the first tourist parties. George Anderson (1835-1884), the first person to summit Half Dome. James Chenowith Lamon (1817-1875), the first non-native to settle here. Pioneering landscape photographer George Fiske (1835-1918). Florence Hutchings (1864-1881), the first non-native born in the valley. Forest Sanford Townsley (1882-1943), destined by name to be the chief ranger for 27 years.

Not spooky if thats what you're looking for. Its a great place to stroll around when you want to…read moreget away from getting away. The cemetery is filled with people who settled (by settled I mean non Ahwahneechees natives) in to the valley in the mid 1800's. People both young and old who perished by drowning, disease or good ol ripe old age have been laid to rest here. Check it out next time you're here.