Now we know the valley and surrounding area as Yosemite National Park – one of America’s most popular national parks, with 3,897,070 million visitors in 2023 – designated in 1890.

At 620 feet, it is not the highest of Yosemite waterfalls, but you can reach it with just a few minutes of walking, so definitely one to add to your bucket list of things to do in Yosemite.

Can I drive through Yosemite National Park? Yes, you can drive through Yosemite (with a reservation). Tioga Road, also known as Highway 120, is one of the park’s most scenic drives.

Screenshot of a Yosemite Valley map. The El Capitan Picnic Area, pictured at left, is a popular place for viewing the “firefall” phenomenon that happens to Horsetail Fall.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK -- Spring may be winding down, but Yosemite's waterfalls will peak soon! The Yosemite National Park's waterfalls will likely reach their "peak flows" within the next few weeks.

Yosemite National Park has many secret & hidden waterfalls that few visitors see. Many are outside the Valley, in Wawona, Hetch Hetchy, Tuolumne Meadows and near Glacier Point. Read how, where ...

Yosemite is a spectacular spot to wow over the gushy waterfalls of springtime The national park's legendary falls are always a draw, but things get gushier when the weather warms. By Alysia Gray ...

Listed below are some famous waterfalls and hidden gems scattered throughout the state − many just a short drive from Visalia. Here are the Top 15 California waterfalls as of 2025: McWay Falls ...

Yosemite’s other prominent road that closes every winter because of snow, Tioga Road, remains closed. The high-elevation route usually opens in late May or early June each year. Last year it re ...

Yosemite National Park is steeped in history and natural beauty. Here's what to know about visiting Yosemite. Over 4,000 years of history, waterfalls and giant sequoias: Why Yosemite park is 'iconic' ...

Screenshot of a Yosemite Valley map. The El Capitan Picnic Area, pictured at left, is a popular place for viewing the “firefall” phenomenon that happens to Horsetail Fall.