Get Inspired / USA / Mainland USA Three Things to Do at Yosemite National Park Share on email Print this article Share on Facebook Get Inspired / USA / Mainland USA Three Things to Do at Yosemite National Park story by: House of Travel One of the USA's premier nature reserves, the Yosemite National Park is home to some truly stunning scenery. Here are three things you simply must do when you head to this Californian beauty. See the waterfalls This park is famous for its 21 cascading waterfalls, with torrents gushing over high granite cliffs. Check them out in early summer as the snow melts so they're truly thundering. The Yosemite Falls is the sixth highest waterfall in the world, but there are plenty of other beautiful, smaller falls, too. Sentinel Falls might not reach quite the same dizzying heights as the Yosemite Falls, but it's still mesmerising. Horsetail Fall is smaller still, but makes for a mind-bending spectacle during February when the sun sets and the water reflects the colour, making it appear a fiery orange. It's an absolute must-see. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Want to gaze upon some of the biggest trees in the world? Head to Yosemite's southern entrance and see around 500 giant sequoia trees, some older than 3,000 years of age. Hike some of the nature trails that will lead you to some of the most impressive trees. Take a few photographs beneath the gentle giants and marvel at nature's majestic creations. Take in the views of Glacier Point For spectacular views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more, visit Glacier Point. It's accessible via car throughout the months of May to October, and in the remaining part of the year can be experienced by cross-country skiers. Head to the lookout from the parking lot - you'll be almost 1,000 metres high! Gaze out at the stunning landscape, take some snaps and maybe even stay until nightfall to get a jaw-droppingly beautiful view of the stars. With all this to do and more at Yosemite National Park, why not make it the destination of your next break? Enquire Now First name* Last name* Email* Phone How can we help? My preferred House of Travel Store* Select Outlet Auckland Auckland Central: Ellerslie Auckland Central: Newmarket Auckland Central: Parnell Auckland Central: Ponsonby Auckland East: Howick Auckland East: St Heliers Auckland North: Albany Auckland North: Browns Bay Auckland North: Devonport Auckland North: Milford Auckland North: Orewa Auckland North: Takapuna Auckland North: Whangaparaoa Auckland South: Botany Junction Auckland South: Takanini Auckland West: Hobsonville Auckland West: New Lynn Bay of Plenty Mt Maunganui Papamoa Rotorua Taupo Tauranga CBD Tauranga: The Crossing Canterbury Ashburton Timaru Christchurch Barrington Christchurch City Church Corner - Upper Riccarton Ferrymead High St Lanes Hornby Merivale-Shirley Northlink Rangiora Riccarton Hawke's Bay Hastings: Jenny Nilsson Havelock North Manawatu Palmerston Nth: Broadway Palmerston Nth: The Square Nelson / Marlborough Blenheim Motueka Nelson Richmond Northland Kerikeri Whangarei Otago / Southland Alexandra Balclutha Dunedin Lakers Invercargill Wanaka Taranaki New Plymouth Waikato Calder & Lawson: Hamilton East Coromandel: Whangamata Hamilton City: Cnr Bryce & Victoria St Morrinsville Taupo Te Awamutu Wairarapa Masterton Wanganui Wanganui Wellington Paraparaumu: Kapiti Coast Wellington Central: Brandon Street CBD Wellington Central: Hunter St CBD Wellington North: Johnsonville Wellington North: Lower Hutt West Coast Greymouth Westport I would like to receive email updates on the latest HOT holiday deals * required fields Your privacy is very important to us. By proceeding, you confirm you have read and agree on behalf of all travellers to our Privacy Policy, and consent to the transfer of personal information to overseas travel providers and other supporting entities for the quote and any travel services to be facilitated and processed (acknowledging that they may not be subject to the same standards of privacy protection as applicable in New Zealand). Done this? Tell your friends about it.
