One of the oldest national parks in the United States, Yosemite National Park encompasses an astonishing array of natural beauty, including jewel-like subalpine lakes, ancient sequoia trees, spectacular waterfalls, and sky-scraping granite pinnacles.

It would take years to thoroughly explore the entire park, but highlights include the sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove, the massive granite formation known as Half Dome, and the 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls, which is the highest waterfall in North America.

There are 13 campgrounds and a good number of lodges in the park, and backcountry camping is permitted if reservations are made in advance.

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