Yosemite
The Granite Cathedral
Sheer cliffs, giant sequoias, and thundering waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Yosemite.
Gaze up at El Capitan and Half Dome.
Thundering waterfalls peak in spring.
Walk among giant sequoias.
Glacier Point's sweeping valley view.
America's most awe-inspiring national park.
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Yosemite is granite grandeur — the sheer face of El Capitan, the dome of Half Dome, waterfalls thundering off cliffs, and groves of giant sequoias. Stand in the valley and crane your neck; few places humble you like this.
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Safety Overview
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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