Highlights of Yosemite 2026

First trip of the year? Yosemite! This was my very first time going to a National Park. The weather was nice, and we stayed mostly on paved roads which was great. Here are some highlights:

Places to See

Yosemite Falls

Tunnel View

Half Dome

Mirror Lake

Bridalveil Falls

El Capitan Meadow


Activities

Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

Sentinel Bridge at Sunset

Walk along Merced River


Food to Eat

Lunch

Degnan’s Kitchen
Pastrami on Rye

The Deck (Curry Village)
Half Dome


Dinner

South Gate Brewing Company
Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi

Mountain Room
6oz Duck Breast


Dessert

It’s-It


Late Night Snack

Ramen


Drinks

Cappuccino