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.

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!

Hidden gem, a must see in Oakhurst. Definitely the best talking bear we've ever visitedread more

Grateful that during this intra covid era, I managed to get seats at the busy breweries and…read morerestaurants. This area is such a success, whether hot or snowy. Bring your dog, boat, bike, sticks, family and/or self for some nature fun. Hiking trails almost every corner one turns. Make reservations early. It does get congested with adventure seekers.

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

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!

What is there to say... it is spectacular! What a view…read more I highly recommend not missing it... no matter how many times you see it or what time of year you go. It is always amazing. There is just something about the view just as you exit the tunnel ... it just hits different. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. I recommend to everyone to only visit on weekdays and never during peak vacation times. I usually park in a pull over spot below the lookout spot and walk up the hill so I do not have to fight for a parking spot. I mean this view ... it is just the perfect way to start out any visit to Yosemite.

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.

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.

Highly recommend this short hike if you are visiting Yosemite national park. It's about a half a…read moremile round trip. From the multiple viewpoints, you have a panoramic view of the valley below, including the Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. The trail is very well-maintained and accessible. It's paved all the way through and therefore more of a pleasant walk, rather than an actual rigorous hike.

Overview: Good pizza, opens late compared to most other places here in Mammoth (lots close around…read more9pm), close to the lodges and decent food for the price ---- Bbq Chicken Pizza Large 16" $36.95: - added pineapple for $3.75, total was $40.70 pre tax and tip - Chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, fresh cilantro and red onions - shredded chicken - we wanted more chicken - the addition of pineapple brought a great brightness to the pizza ---- Meat Lovers' Delight Large 16" $36.95 - Pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, ground beef - didn't have that much sausage on it - I liked the bbq chicken pizza better ---- Notes: - the tables were a bit sticky - the crust was a little dry - the pizza was good but not the best we've ever had - fairly crowded - food took around 15mins - solid choice for dinner - service was friendly when ordering in the front - ambiance was like sports bar meets pizza joint ---- Overall: Good pizza place if you're looking for a decent food choice after a day of hitting the slopes, they have beers on tap and ice cream too

Ordered the BBQ Chicken Pizza. But the pizza itself is nothing out of the ordinary. The dough was…read moreundercooked and the overall flavor profile was extremely generic, but I guess not much to complain about considering it was close by. Not sure why it's so overpriced here. Adds weird surcharge fees, package fees, etc. Just leaves a sour taste when ordering the food.

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.