On the left is El Capitan, perhaps on of the most photographed locations at Yosemite National Park in California.
On the right is Half Dome towering over the amazing Yosemite Valley below.
Elevation in the park can hit over 12,000 feet above sea level without ever climbing a mountain- indeed you can drive in at that elevation from an eastern entrance of the park.
Highly suggested for anyone visiting in the spring or summer months would be a raft rental that allows you to explore the river and valley by water. There will be a beach to enjoy along the way. As the flow through the river slows as the season progresses and the melting snow that created it disappears the water itself is calm and shallow- although a few obstacles will make for an interesting journey. (Hint: Bring plastic bags to keep your shoes, phones, and other valuables in.) We learned this the hard way.
Well that is about it for this test article. I hope if you are still reading you enjoyed this short tour of Yosemite National Park. If you ever do intend to visit please give yourself at least 2 to 3 full days to enjoy what the park has to offer, and if you can swing a full week I promise you will not be disappointed.
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