Yosemite Activities & Sightseeing
Yosemite activities and sightseeing are all about the great outdoors and everything you can do to immerse yourself in its wonders.

Within the Park, you'll find adventures for all ages and all levels of skill, from tranquil strolls under the stars and family campfire story time to downhill skiing and extreme climbing.

Great adventures are available all year, from snowboarding and snowshoeing in the winter to hiking and swimming in the summer. We even have a golf course at Wawona and an ice skating rink at Curry Village! Whatever you wish to experience during your visit, you're sure to find it within the Park's borders.

Hiking
It goes without saying that Yosemite National Park provides one of the world's most phenomenal backdrops for hiking and exploration. You can journey with our guides on a variety of day hikes ranging from a few hours in length to full day trips to the top of Half Dome. Interested in overnight backpacking? Sign up for our group backpacking trips, or have our staff work with you to design a custom backpacking trip just for your group. High Sierra Camps provide tremendous access to the Yosemite backcountry without the need to carry a big pack, just carry your essentials and then enjoy a hot meal prepared by our staff and take advantage of our tent cabins.

Rock Climbing

The Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service has been a tradition in Yosemite rock climbing since 1969. Our guides can take you where you want to go, from learning your first knots, in our beginner Go Climb A Rock classes, to multi-day ascents of El Capitan for the more experienced. As the only guide service permitted to operate within Yosemite National Park, we know Yosemite better than anyone, and would love sharing our knowledge and skills with you.

Mule & Horseback Rides
Yosemite Valley Stables Open for 2-hour Rides

Experience the breath-taking views and majestic scenery of Yosemite National Park by mule or horseback. When you are ready to saddle up, there are plenty of options. We have three stables within the park boundaries, each offering unique scenery and a memorable experience. Visit one, or all three, to see more of the park. Two-hour, four-hour and all day rides are available. Saddle up.

Tuolumne Stable – Yosemite’s high country

Yosemite Valley Stable – the only stables leading guided trips in the heart of Yosemite National Park.

Wawona Stable – historic charm and easy trails.

Please arrive at the stable at least one hour prior to your ride.
Children must be at least 7 years old and 44" tall.
Maximum weight is 225 lbs.

Nature & History Programs at Yosemite
Yosemite Adventures
We want you to connect with Yosemite.

Form a lasting impression of Yosemite by learning more about our park’s history and natural features. There are a wide variety of programs, offered in different locations throughout Yosemite, to help you fully appreciate the richness and value of this unique place.

Programs from DNCs Interpretive Services Department
A Park Partner with the National Park Service, Delaware North Parks and Resorts at Yosemite offers many programs to enrich your Yosemite experience. Find out more about our Interpretive Services Department, and their programs.

Tour The Ahwahnee
A walking tour of The Ahwahnee, and its grounds. Learn more about the special history of the hotel, and the people that designed it.

Snap the perfect Yosemite photograph
Visit scenic locations with a local Yosemite photographer, who can introduce you to Yosemite and give you tips on capturing that unforgettable Yosemite image.

Learn about Bracebridge
Bracebridge has been a holiday tradition in Yosemite since 1927. Learn more about this celebrated event on one of our special programs.

Design Your Own Program
The Interpretive Services Department of DNC can customize a program specifically for your group.

Ranger Walks and Talks
National Park Service also provides many interesting walks and talks each day.

Free Art Classes
The Yosemite Association offers free art classes through our Art Activities Center. Learn to paint or draw and take home a special and unique memento of your visit to Yosemite.

Resources

Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov/yose/

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