Best Things to do in Yosemite

Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation or history-then Yosemite has whatever you are looking for. As you plan your Yosemite itinerary, there are a few activities you will want to include. Visit this site for an more in depth look at the best things to do in Yosemite.

1. Get the facts- Yosemite is home to a number of museums where you can learn about the past. From the Northern Mariposa County History Center housed in the remains of the Coulter Hotel to California State Mining and Mineral Museum with its displays, relics and exhibits explaining California’s Gold Rush, and the Yosemite Museum and Library which focuses on the area’s history through artwork, books periodicals and exhibits, there is much you can learn about life in bygone years.
2. Be awed as you visit Yosemite Valley- You will see gorgeous tiered waterfalls, high cliffs and rolling hills sure to delight and inspire.
3. Glacier Point and Half Dome- Known all around the globe for their beguiling beauty, these mountain overlooks are some of the most photographed peaks in the world.
4. Go wild- Take a white water rafting trip down the Tuolumne River. You will race the rapids known as Hackamack’s Hole, Grey’s Grindstone and infamous Clavey Falls.  Additional white water fun can be found on the Merced River, Kings, Cherry Creek, Kern and the Stanislaus Rivers.
5. Hit the Slopes- Do you love to strap on your skis or snowboard and go flying through the air to land with a gentle pounce on the white powder below? If so, then Yosemite in the winter has just what you are looking for. You will find acres of land to explore via snowshoes, snow mobiles or sleds and an assortment of trails to keep you busy.
6. Play games- Go bowling, test your gaming skills in the underground Arcade, and more at the Black Oak Casino and Family Fun Center. There is also a 5 star restaurant, live entertainment, a covered patio, and a casual family restaurant.
7. Go to the Theatre-Yosemite has several theatre groups that perform throughout the year. They offer a wide range of drama-from the study of John Muir to musical performance and comedy to classics.

While this is but the peak of the mountain, Yosemite activity options are something no vacation list should be without.