"Yosemite" a Yosemite National Park Travel Page by Fewf

When most people think of Yosemite, they think of Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls and other giant rock formations and waterfalls in Yosemite Valley. Area-wise, that's just a tiny part of the park, but by far the most popular and most fascinating for a first-time visitor. There are enough exciting and naughty things to be done there to keep you for at least a week without needing to venture outside.

Yosemite has inspired many people--particularly artists of various sorts--but I personally think it is most exciting for a serious hiker (a bonus, I guess, if the hiker is also an artist). Climbers have quite a time of it too, particularly on El Capitan. I would, particularly in the valley, spend a day or so checking out the crowded places, because they're often crowded for a reason, but then go off and explore places where few people go. Plenty of exciting stuff to do here.