1 Day in Yosemite: What to See, Skip & Savor

Yosemite’s Greatest Hits — In Just 1 Day

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Bridalveil Fall or Lower Yosemite Falls = quick & stunning.

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Start strong with the most iconic lookout in the park.

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El Capitan, Half Dome & deer sightings if you’re lucky.

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Glacier Point if it’s open — otherwise, Valley View.

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Yosemite’s Greatest Hits — In Just 1 Day

Bridalveil Fall or Lower Yosemite Falls = quick & stunning.

Short Trails with Big Payoff

Start strong with the most iconic lookout in the park.

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El Capitan, Half Dome & deer sightings if you’re lucky.

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Glacier Point if it’s open — otherwise, Valley View.

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