Yosemite Valley is a broad mountain valley located along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA. This beautiful valley is the heart of Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite Valley has the majority of the park’s stunning features, so it is the destination of most visitors every year.

 

Each spring, when the snows begin to melt high up in the Sierras, the water forms into rivers which cascade down the mountain side and pour over many of the famous cliffs and ledges that Yosemite park is known for. As a result, Yosemite is also home to many of the most stunning waterfalls on earth.

 

Perhaps the most famous of these falls shares it’s name with the park itself. Yosemite Falls is broken into three sections. The Merced Lake flows above the valley and to the end of its canyon (known as Little Yosemite Valley,) where the “Giant Staircase” begins.

 

Hikers and backpackers love Yosemite Park. Many scenic nature trails lead out of Yosemite Valley. One popular trail is the John Muir Trail which covers 211 miles and ends near the summit of Mount Whitney. The Mist Trail provides a view of Nevada Fall and Vernal Falls. The Yosemite Falls Trail leads to the top of Yosemite Falls.

 

Yosemite Valley has a diverse ecological community. It is made up of a pine forest with many large, open meadows. Hundreds of plant species including grasses and wildflowers have been identified there.

 

Granite monoliths are a main distinguishing features of the park. Many of the valley’s most distinguishing features including Half Dome & El Capitan can be seen from most areas of the valley. These cliffs tower above the valley floor. Clouds Rest peak is another notable attraction in the valley. Towering at 9,926 feet above the valley floor, Clouds Rest is the highest point in the valley.

 

There are three small “community” areas within the valley, where you can find lodging, and guest services such as hotels restaurants and gift shops. Yosemite Village, Curry Village, and Yosemite Lodge have many quality accommodations and are on the bus route.

 

The valley also houses the Yosemite Museum and Indian Cultural Exhibit. The Ansel Adams Gallery is also in Yosemite Valley, where prints and cards by the famous photographer are sold.

 

A visit to the picturesque Yosemite Valley is an experience you will not soon forget, and spending even one day here, you will easily recognize why this valley is one of the most popular areas in the park.

 

To learn more about the Yosemite Valley visit the Yosemite Valley page at www.NationalParkReservations.com/yosemite-valley.htm. To learn how you can take vacations to places like Yosemite Park and more than 5000 other exciting destinations all over the world and get paid for it, visit Resorts 360 Vacation Club at www.Resorts-360.com

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