A drive through the park on the Tioga road is itself a wonderful adventure. A thorough review of the many things to do and see within Yosemite National Park is simply beyond the scope of this article. To be sure, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers will find their special interest available in this fabulous park. If walking and hiking is your cup of tea, there are 840 miles of hiking trails . The Yosemite Wilderness Area offers special treats for backpackers and backcountry enjoyment.
Sightseeing is, of course, the most popular activity.
For hiking, fishing, birding and tours, the Yosemite Guides Company provides experienced professional help to visitors. The park has eight miles of bikeways , eighteen miles of rapids for paddling and fishing is pretty good in the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers. If you are into rock climbing , Yosemite is a great place to be. Yosemite is a very large park and there is much to do and sights to be seen outside famous Yosemite Valley. Most visitors never get to the other park areas.