Welcome to the heart of Yosemite National Park, a world-famous valley carved by glaciers and flanked by towering granite icons like El Capitan and Half Dome. From the valley floor, you can take easy, flat walks like the one-mile loop to the base of Lower Yosemite Fall or through Cook's Meadow for breathtaking photos. For a bit more adventure, the Mist Trail will take you right into the spray of Vernal Fall. A free shuttle bus runs throughout the valley, making it easy to hop between trailheads and viewpoints, so you can spend less time parking and more time exploring this incredible landscape.