Family Fun Day at Yosemite National Park

Day 1: Yosemite Adventure

Yosemite National Park, California, USA

8:00AM

Yosemite Valley Visitor Center

Start your day at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center to get maps, information, and learn about the park's history before embarking on your adventure.
Drive from your accommodation to the Visitor Center. It takes about 10 minutes to get there.
Free, 1 hour

10:00AM

Lower Yosemite Falls

Take a leisurely stroll to Lower Yosemite Falls, a short and easy hike suitable for the whole family, and enjoy the refreshing mist from the waterfall.
Walk from the Visitor Center to Lower Yosemite Falls. It's a 1-mile round trip that takes about 1 hour.
Free, 1 hour

12:00PM

Picnic at Sentinel Beach

Enjoy a picnic lunch at Sentinel Beach along the Merced River, surrounded by towering trees and breathtaking views of the valley.
Drive from Lower Yosemite Falls to Sentinel Beach. It's a 15-minute drive.
Cost of picnic supplies, 1 hour

2:00PM

Explore Mirror Lake

Walk or bike to Mirror Lake, a peaceful spot with mirror-like reflections of Half Dome. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the lake and take in the serene beauty.
Drive or take a shuttle bus from Sentinel Beach to Mirror Lake. It's a 20-minute ride.
Free, 1-2 hours

4:00PM

Tunnel View

End your day with a visit to Tunnel View for a classic panoramic view of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. Capture the beauty of Yosemite before heading back.
Drive from Mirror Lake to Tunnel View. It's a 30-minute drive.
Free, 1 hour
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