When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with all other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.
—JOHN MUIR
What activities will you
do in Yosemite with all the choices you have?
Welcome to the beauty of Yosemite National Park. You can take advantage
of the wealth of fun activities offered in Yosemite, from hiking
and exploring to bicycle riding, skiing and rock climbing. Many
organized activities are provided by the Park Service, such as tours,
lectures and campfire events. Call ahead for events scheduled to
be held while you are visiting the park.
Other recreational activities available in or near the park:
• You can go sightseeing with Park Service-guided tours. Bring
your camera and plenty of film!
• You can also play tennis and golf, visit the famous Ahwahnee
Hotel, eat at its 4-star restaurant, participate in Park Ranger-led
events, learn the history of the valley, or just relax in your home
away from home.
• Nearby attractions include the Giant Redwoods Grove, Glacier
Point, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, the Tuolumne Meadows, the Merced
River and many marked trails for day hikes both in the valley and
surrounding parkland.
• In the wintertime, you can ice skate in the valley.
