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Lasting Adventures
941 reviews
#1 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"We had James for the majority of our day hikes including two quite long hikes (Clouds Rest and the Mist Trail/Glacier Pt/4
Mile trail
) These hikes were quite strenuous for us city slickers but James's energy and e..."
"My guide Juliet was knowledgeable and fun, and she took the time to share history and helpful tidbits at points of
interests
along the hike from Glacier Point to Happy Isles."
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Wildland Trekking
103 reviews
#2 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Personable and knowledgeable, and made every accommodation on our behalf, including rescuing us when travel arrangements went awry due to
snow
, reworking the itinerary so as to give us the best chance to see every..."
"Wildland is a top-notch guiding service with great staff, state of the art equipment and
incredible trip
agendas."
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Yosemite Family Adventures
264 reviews
#3 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"We were very impressed with Nathan's knowledge of the area - from the perfect lunch spots to the best view spots right down to the names of every tree in the
park
! Thank you YFA and Nathan for a fantastic Yosemite..."
"·
Fly Fishing
in both rivers and a lake (David is an expert at
fly fishing
and really took the time to share his passion by teaching my son, who caught seven fish on his first day, some of the subtleties of the sp..."
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YExplore Yosemite Adventures - Day Tours
331 reviews
#4 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"He was very informative about the
flora and fauna
."
"We had a great 4 day
backpacking trip
with Ryan."
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Nevada Falls Loop
347 reviews
#5 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"We hiked with our then 10 month old on a
backpack
carrier and it was tough but doable if you’re fit and have some hiking experience."
"A
picnic lunch
at the top of the first set of Falls is a great treat."
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Panorama Trail
290 reviews
#6 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"... increased significantly (my trainers were a bit slippery so i'm glad the waterfalls weren't too magnificent when we went - granite is very slippery i recommend proper
hiking boots
if you can, or great grips)."
"As you progress along the trail you are blessed with some absolutely stunning view over Yosemite Valley, Half
Dome
, Vernal Falls etc."
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Mist Trail
1,020 reviews
#7 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"The views at
Vernal Falls
are beautiful – the power of the water; the rainbows in the clouds of water; all so breathtaking from the large rock plateau that provides a great place for lunch and snacks in the warm sun."
"The trail continues to Nevada falls, if you're looking for a longer hike, and from there picks up the John Muir Trail, which is much longer, and is the route to Half
Dome
(which requires permits to hike, as do ove..."
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Tioga Pass
1,160 reviews
#8 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"The views as you drive along the pass are absolutely stunning, the side nearest to Death Valley is the prettiest with beautiful mountains and stunning
alpine
meadows with streams."
"The high country is gorgeous in its own way - lots of trees,
Tenaya Lake
, massive boulders to climb, Tuolumne Meadows, wildlife to see, rivers, streams."
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
1,863 reviews
#9 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Pretty amazing walk .. got to see the grizzly and the tunnel sequoia trees ..
nature
’s Wonders Easy shuttle ride .. slow peaceful walk and huge trees .. definitely worth a visit"
"What you need to know: 1) you will park at the welcome center rather than at the trailhead, but the busses are convenient and will whisk you the short way up the road; 2) if you want a more rustic and longer
trail
..."
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Four Mile Trail
208 reviews
#10 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"... at this trailhead, walking to Happy Isles Nature Center (bus was full and couldn’t take us!) then starting our hike climbing up to Vernal Falls, then Nevada Falls and taking the Panorama
Trail
to Glacier Point."
"This trail will take you to
Sentinel Dome
and Glacier Point and is an excellent start of a longer day hike to Nevada Falls via Panorama Trail."
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Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
165 reviews
#11 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"The
trail
, or actually walkway, has been revamped in recent years thanks to donations from visitors and now offers an easy approach to the lower falls, and a nice walk through the meandering creek bottoms."
"looking for a easy walk in the yosemite valley
lodge
area, lower yosemite falls is a quick 1/4 mile trail to the bottom of the falls."
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Tuolumne Meadows
551 reviews
#12 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Follow the river for a while and sit quietly away from the crowds and get great views of the
surrounding mountains
, it really can be very peaceful."
"Driving along in mountain
scenery
, there are meadows...a rolling expanse of meadows with low trees, streams and tiny lakes dotting the landscape."
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Lembert Dome
153 reviews
#13 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Apart from the wonderful drive along Tioga Road which is worthwhile in itself, Lembert
Dome
offers a chance to walk up a
dome
without too strenuous a hike, as you start from high up to begin with."
"This rock dome is one of the main features of Tuolumne
meadows
and looks like an easy climb up its flanks from a distance."
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Echo Adventure Cooperative
76 reviews
#14 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"I'm so glad we booked the
private tour
for our family of three rather than trying to navigate the highway and seek our trails ourselves or rather than joining a larger tour."
"Historic Groveland Happy Hour
Walking Tour
is Terrific"
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Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
116 reviews
#15 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"If you want to see some of the
park
’s great views but can’t hike or want to stay away from the crowds then walk the Valley View loop trail."
"One cyclist said this was a suggested detour as the
bike
path was underwater, and two different cyclists seemed to be local employees on their own bikes either commuting to work or just riding for fun."
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Merced Grove
111 reviews
#16 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"
Trail
was beautiful covered in snow and I imagine it is awesome any time of year."
"Less crowds than Tuolumne but stll majestic for a small grove of acient
trees
."
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Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy
67 reviews
#17 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"This
trail
is lined with wildflowers and butterflies and gives access to fabulous views in the Springtime."
"We only took a couple of breaks, and the kids practiced their
rock climbing
skills at a couple of opportune places."
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May Lake Trail
54 reviews
#18 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Can continue a steep , fun climb up Mt Hoffman ( which is off
trail
) , but I would recommend doing it!"
"The May Lake
trail
is a short hike 1.2 miles from the trailhead."
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Badger Pass Ski Area
108 reviews
#19 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"There is an excellent
bunny slope
for kids and learning and the other slopes are just challenging enough for intermediates."
"We did cross country ski, went off the trail a bit and we found a whole meadow covered with untouched
snow
."
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Yosemite Fly Fishing Guide - Day Tours
28 reviews
#20 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"This was a
great trip
I would highly recommend."
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Gaylor Lake
44 reviews
#21 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Both Upper and Lower Granite
Lakes
are gorgeous in their own right and worth the effort to reach them."
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Elizabeth Lake
20 reviews
#22 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite Valley Biking
19 reviews
#23 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"An easy paved trail that can be used for bikes which can be rented at the Yosemite Valley
Lodge
."
"I am sure a family or couple on
bikes
enjoy it but all alone on a bike was just heavenly."
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Cathedral Lake Trail
25 reviews
#24 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
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Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides
20 reviews
#25 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"From the initial planning stages with Ian to trip logistics with Becca, Haley and Graham to the actual climb with Joe in the High Sierra,
backpacking
with both Joe and Brienne to Upper Yosemitie Falls, day hiking..."
"... than my first, with all arrangements handled very well, exceptional on the trail cuisine, great guides, and we had a fine group of hikers on the 2018 Ansel Adams Wilderness pack-supported
hiking
adventure."
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Yosemite Mule & Horseback Rides
74 reviews
#26 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"They scare you with their
safety video
and since we had a few first time riders in out group."
"-day 1 was an early morning mule ride at the Big Trees
lodge
."
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North Dome
16 reviews
#27 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"The views of Half
Dome
and along the way were stunning and well I’ll be honest, we realized we would have been way out of our league hiking Half
Dome
! We’re a fairly in shape family with 3 teenage sons and this hi..."
"Beautiful hike with magnificent
scenery
."
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Cooks Meadow Loop
18 reviews
#28 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
"Across the street is the great meadow facing Sentinel
Dome
, etc."
"You will also see nice views of yosemite falls and half
dome
."
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Yosemite Sierra Fly Fishing
33 reviews
#29 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
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Wawona Meadow
35 reviews
#30 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Yosemite National Park
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Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park:
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequioas Day Trip from San Francisco
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
Small-Group Day Trip to Yosemite from Lake Tahoe
Full-Day Small Group Yosemite & Glacier Point Tour Including Hotel Pickup
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What are the best places for outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park?
These places are best for outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park:
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Tioga Pass
Mist Trail
Tuolumne Meadows
Nevada Falls Loop
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park:
Tioga Pass
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Tuolumne Meadows
Lembert Dome
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park:
Nevada Falls Loop
Panorama Trail
Mist Trail
Tioga Pass
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park:
Mist Trail
Tioga Pass
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Lasting Adventures
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Yosemite National Park:
Nevada Falls Loop
Panorama Trail
Mist Trail
Tioga Pass
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
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