USA // Could Yosemite be the world's most enduring rock star? It's a place where countless waterfalls burst out of the mountains, giant sequoias scratch at the sky, and bears roam the expanses (and often the campgrounds). But it's the rocks that are Yosemite's undisputed royalty. Everywhere you look, precipitous granite peaks bubble up from the land. Half Dome hovers like a vast stone wave about to break over Yosemite Valley, and the ominous sentinel of El Capitan guards the entrance to the valley. On these rocks, some of the world's most epic climbing stories have been carved. The first ascent of El Cap's legendary Nose, once considered unclimbable, took 47 days. By 2017, Alex Honnold famously scrambled up El Cap without ropes, ascending 914m (2900ft) in three hours and 56 minutes. Hang out in the meadow below and you'll see the ant-size figures of climbers as they grapple with El Cap's ledges. So whether you come to watch the rock jocks, or to trek to roaring waterfalls and gape from mountaintop viewpoints, be ready to be awed.

 

Why is Yosemite famous for?

The park is noted for its outstanding landscapes including peaks, valleys, cliffs, domes, rivers, lakes, huge waterfalls, lush meadows, wildlife, and forests. Yosemite National Park contains a unique collection of massive granite domes and glacial features that stem from a rich geological history.

Why visit Yosemite National Park?

Why go to Yosemite National Park? One of California's most awe-inspiring natural landscapes, Yosemite National Park is nearly 1,200 awe-inspiring square miles: towering waterfalls, thousand-year-old sequoia trees, awe-inspiring cliffs, and some of the most unique rock formations in the United States.

 

What is the best month to visit Yosemite?

The best time to visit Yosemite is May and September, when the park is accessible but not too crowded. It's important to know that many roads and trails in Yosemite are closed to snow most of the year.

What is cool about Yosemite?

750,000 acres of towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and lush meadows make Yosemite one of the natural wonders of the world. Whether you want to marvel at the park's most famous landmarks or discover hidden gems, your trip to Yosemite starts here! The heart of the park and its most popular attraction.