Yosemite

Perhaps the most iconic national park, Yosemite National Park in the High Sierras of California offers a smorgasbord of stunning landscape for some four million visitors each year. Towering monolithic cliffs spill thousand-foot waterfalls feeding the mighty Merced River found winding through sunlit meadows and redwood groves. This is the beauty of Yosemite Valley, packed with stunning landmarks that have stolen the world’s attention. However, the valley is only a small portion of the park. While the sights of Yosemite Valley are enough for some, this mountain playground extends far beyond into the Sierra backcountry for those restless to escape the crowds.