Corbis Yosemite ... Cathedral Peak, with nothing but a notebook tied to his rope belt and lumps of hard bread in his coat pockets. By fall 1869, Muir had decided to stay full time in the valley ...

Staying in The Valley is ideal since you’re in the middle of everything, but if you can’t nab a reservation there, I’d stay ...

The beauty of the valley left many visitors in awe, with its waterfalls, rock features and the Merced River. Unlike some other popular national parks, Yosemite National Park doesn't require a ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic in and out of Yosemite Valley. The National Park Service advises travelers to arrive before 8 a.m. to avoid hourslong delays. – Catherine Parker Unless ...