| Everyone enjoys traveling to the beautiful places | | | | for about five months out of the year in June |
| that this world has to offer. Some of the more | | | | through October. The rest of the time, you'll have |
| popular destinations include: the Grand Canyon, | | | | to get there by snowmobile or snow skis. |
| Niagara Falls, and anywhere along the coast. | | | | One of the lesser known gems of the Yosemite |
| However, none of these places can match the | | | | National Park is Hetch Hetchy. The trademark of |
| variety of amazing natural sights that you'll | | | | this area is the beautiful reservoir that holds |
| witness at Yosemite National Park. There is so | | | | millions of gallons of fresh water. This is actually |
| much natural beauty in this park that one could | | | | the spot where much of the San Fransisco Bay's |
| spend weeks trying to see it all, much less take | | | | drinking water originates. Like the Yosemite |
| any time to enjoy it. | | | | Valley, this area holds some amazingly scenic |
| What are some of the best features of | | | | spots along the way. It is a popular destination for |
| Yosemite and what should you see on your | | | | hikers as well. Some of the best trails you'll find |
| vacation? Let's take a look at some of what | | | | anywhere start out in Hetch Hetchy. |
| Yosemite has to offer. | | | | If you're not really the hiking type, the park also |
| Probably the most recognizable feature of | | | | offers some great views from inside your car as |
| Yosemite National Park is Yosemite Valley. You've | | | | well. The Tioga road is one of those places as it is |
| probably seen it on television several times as well | | | | a scenic road that winds for almost 40 miles |
| as in movies. Its unique rock formations and | | | | through the park. Just sit back, relax, enjoy the |
| unbelievable waterfalls make it a one-of-a-kind | | | | air conditioning and take in the amazing scenery. |
| place to witness on your trip to Yosemite. This | | | | You might not find a better drive in the United |
| will probably be the most memorable feature of | | | | States. If you enjoy traffic jams, smog, and |
| your entire trip and presents ample photo opps | | | | honking horns this probably isn't the trip for you. |
| throughout. No trip to Yosemite is complete | | | | However, anyone else will love it. |
| without witnessing this incredible beauty. | | | | Another cool area in the park is the Wawona |
| Another amazing place within Yosemite is the | | | | area. This is the site of the historic Wawona hotel |
| Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. This is one of | | | | that was built in the 19th century. The hotel is still |
| the most unbelievable parts of the park as you | | | | open today and is a great place to stay if you |
| will witness the largest and oldest things anywhere | | | | enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. It really makes you |
| on earth. Some of these trees have been found | | | | feel like you're in the "good ol' days" while visiting |
| to be over 4,600 years old. In addition to that | | | | the hotel. It is situated between a forest of |
| they tower over you with authority. These trees | | | | jSequoias and the Yosemite Valley, presenting |
| are big enough to drive your car through the | | | | great views from every angle. You can relax |
| base. In fact you can go through one such tree in | | | | outside with a cocktail or quickly get to the ski |
| the park called the California Tunnel Tree. You can | | | | slopes in the winter. You can also find the Pioneer |
| witness about 500 mature Sequoias in this park, | | | | Yosemite History Center here. This will present |
| which has a concentration of the species. | | | | you with a great look at the rich history and |
| Possibly the single most scenic point in all of | | | | culture of the park. See how it used to look and |
| Yosemite can be found at Glacier Point. From high | | | | what people of different generations did in the |
| above the rest of the park, you can see the | | | | park. |
| Yosemite Valley, High Sierra, and Half Dome. If | | | | Overall, Yosemite is a fantastic place to visit for |
| you're scared of heights, you might not want to | | | | the whole family. Regardless of what type of |
| visit this spot as it is pretty high up there. | | | | things you enjoy, you will undoubtedly find |
| However, if you're not afraid of the altitude, it will | | | | something that interests you right here in |
| present some of the best views you'll find in the | | | | Yosemite. Try to hit as many of these stops |
| world. This is definitely a must-see portion of your | | | | along the way as you can. |
| trip to Yosemite. This area is only easily accessible | | | | |