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15 Breathtaking Things to do in Yosemite National Park

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13. Get the Cooks Meadow Ansel Adams Shot

Online sources indicate there are several classic Ansel Adams shots any amateur shutterbug should strive to recreate. One of the favorite photography spots can be found right after entering the park along popular Southside Drive from State Highways 41, 120, or 140. It’s named Cook’s Meadow and has excellent turnout spots to your left.

It’s nice to visit in summer but expect crowds. If you can’t find a spot or miss your turnout you can turn left up ahead at the junction for the Yosemite Valley locations. There is another place to park just past the Stoneman Bridge. From there you can hike in to find excellent views of both the impressive Half Dome and the majestic Yosemite Falls from this vantage point.

14. Go camping at Camp 4

Situated near Yosemite Falls, Camp 4 is a popular place to camp in the park. It can be found on the valley’s north side. There’s only one parking lot there and there aren’t any driveways to any of the individual sites. Campers must hike in with their gear.

It first became noteworthy following World War II when it began to draw a lot of rock climbers. Many of them would actually spend months there albeit not always legally. The boulders near there have long been used for bouldering.

Perhaps the most famous of them is the Columbia Boulder. There you can see the most famous bouldering problem. It is known as the Midnight Lightning and was first done in 1978 by Ron Kauk. You can easily spot it by the well-known painting of a white thunderbolt right next to it.

15. Ski or go snowshoeing at Badger Pass

Finally, if you are big on winter sports or simply feeling a bit adventurous then those in the know insist that you must try snowshoeing or skiing at famous Badger Pass. This place is said to be the official home of the state’s oldest downhill skiing location. The best time to go snowboarding or downhill skiing here is between the middle of December through March.

If you’re new to winter sports or simply forgot your equipment, fret not. Veteran visitors confirm that Yosemite Hospitality not only offers lift tickets but they also rent equipment. They can provide you with snowshoes, snowboards, cross-country, and downhill skis. You can even take skiing and snowboarding lessons there. Snowshoe from the ski resort to Dewey Point and enjoy the expansive view of El Capitan and the rest of the valley too.

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