Posts tagged half dome
12 Epic Yosemite Hikes, One for Each Month of 2024

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about the best hikes in Yosemite National Park. Today I'm providing the hiking details about 12 great Yosemite trails, one for every month of 2024. Yosemite is awesome all year, so join me in exploring what to do in Yosemite, like Firefall, Mirror Lake, Hetch Hetchy, MIst Trail to Vernal & Nevada Falls, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and Inspiration Point.

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Yosemite 360 Tours - Epic Private & Group Tours by Tenaya at Yosemite

Today I'm taking a private tour of Yosemite National Park with Yosemite 360 Tours by Tenaya Lodge. Tenaya at Yosemite and Yosemite 360 Tours offer private & group tours in Summer & Winter, and this is a great way to experience the best things to do in Yosemite, such as where to see Half Dome, El Capitan & Yosemite Falls. How to get into Yosemite without a reservation in 2024? Yosemite 360 Tours!

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Top 15 Spots for Yosemite Valley Fall Colors - Visitor's Guide

Check out my top 15 best spots to see the Fall colors in Yosemite Valley. Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for seeing the Fall colors in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park typically peaks later than the Eastern Sierra Fall foliage, but late October is the perfect time to see the Autumn leaves pop with color along Southside Drive, Cooks Meadows, El Capitan Meadow, and Tunnel View.

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Hiking to Inspiration Point in Yosemite National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to hiking the Pohono Trail to Inspiration Point in Yosemite National Park. Inspiration Point and Artist Point are great alternatives to Tunnel View if you want to avoid crowds. This is a moderate hike and overlook spot to see El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and the Yosemite Valley. Photographers enjoy this viewpoint for sunrise and sunset.

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Current Flooding & Waterfalls in Yosemite Valley

Join me on the Flying Dawn Marie travel blog today as we explore the current flood conditions in Yosemite National Park. The Merced River is flooding the Yosemite Valley and almost touching the Swinging Bridge and Pohono Bridge. Waterfalls, such as Bridalveil Fall, Ribbon Fall, Horsetail Fall, the Cascades, and Yosemite Falls are roaring and can be enjoyed from many popular viewpoints.

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24 Hours in Yosemite during Firefall

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting Yosemite Valley during Firefall season. Learn what to do in Yosemite National Park on your visit, as well as see what parking, hiking, and setting up in the El Capitan Picnic Area looks like to witness the Horsetail Fall Firefall phenomenon. We'll also enjoy views from the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail, Tunnel View, and Bridalveil Falls Trailhead.

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Hiking to Artist Point in Yosemite National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to hiking a section of the Pohono Trail and Old Wawona / Stagecoach Road to the Artist Point overlook in Yosemite National Park. Learn about trail info, such as distance / elevation gain, as well as how this viewpoint is a great alternative to Tunnel View since it is less crowded, and the hike can be combined with a similar view at Inspiration Point.

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Dog-Friendly Spots in Yosemite National Park

Today I'm in Yosemite National Park with my dog exploring all the pet friendly spots in the park. Read this full travel guide to enjoying the best dog friendly activities, hiking trails, viewpoints, and hotels. Lower Yosemite Falls Trail, Cooks & Sentinel Meadows, Half Dome views from Glacier Point, and the hike to Mirror Lake are just a few of the dog friendly locations we're exploring today.

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Top 12 Yosemite Spots in Winter

This week we're in Yosemite National Park exploring my favorite spots for a Winter visit. We'll enjoy the yearly Firefall phenomenon, hike up to Lower Yosemite Falls, enjoy a sunrise at Tunnel View, and so much more.

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Pohono Loop Trail - Yosemite National Park

Today we're hiking a section of the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park called the Pohono Loop Trail. We'll be soaking in views of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls from cliff top edges and panoramic overlooks from Sentinel Dome, Roosevelt Point, and Taft Point.

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Mist Trail to Vernal & Nevada Falls - Yosemite National Park

Today we're in Yosemite National Park hiking up the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls. This is a popular and classic Yosemite waterfall hike along the Merced River. We'll also enjoy views of Yosemite Falls, Illilouette Falls, Emerald Pool, Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and the Silver Apron as we hike up the Mist Trail and back down the John Muir Trail.

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Tunnel View Visitor's Guide - Yosemite National Park

Today we're enjoying some of the best views in Yosemite National Park at Tunnel View, made famous by Ansel Adams. Read the complete travel guide to plan for your next Yosemite family vacation, and see what it looks like in Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter, as well as for sunrise & sunset. This is a perfect photography location for picturing El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall & Yosemite Valley.

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Yosemite Valley Top Photo Spots & Points of Interest

Yosemite National Park in California is filled with famous viewpoints and incredible hiking trails, such as El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and the Merced River. Today we're heading to Yosemite Valley to explore the natural beauty of the valley loop and find all the must see Instagrammable shots.

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Sentinel, Roosevelt & Taft Loop - An Awesome Yosemite Hike

Today we're hiking to Sentinel Dome, Roosevelt Point, and Taft Point along a trail with panoramic views of Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and the Yosemite Valley below. This loop is far less traveled than most trails in Yosemite National Park, so come join me!

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