Things To Do
Yosemite Valley Loop Firefall
We traveled from the Bay to Yosemite Valley in February 2023. We sat amongst the tourists, drinking glasses of red wine, waiting for the sun to set and see what is known as the natural phenomenon dubbed "Yosemite Firefall." Back in 1872, the owners of the Mountain House Hotel created a spectacle by pushing an actual bonfire off the edge of the cliff at Glacier Point. The cascade of red-hot embers falling down the cliff looked like a glowing waterfall of light to onlookers below. This was the original Yosemite Firefall. Just 5 years after the Yosemite Firefall ended in 1973, a talented adventure photographer stumbled across a new Firefall-like phenomenon. As he was driving out of the valley on Southside Drive, he spotted a small waterfall off the shoulder of El Capitan that looked molten in the setting sun.
Vernal and Nevada Falls via Mist Trail
Nicole & Shelly hiked this in May 2022 when the waterfalls were so beautiful from the heavy winter season experienced in the valley. This is a great option for the hiking we plan to do post-wedding celebration!
Mirror Lake via Valley Loop Trail
Mirror Lake Loop offers a beautiful and scenic outdoor activity suitable for various ages and abilities. It may be a little bit more muddy than other trails, but since we'll be hiking late in the season, it should be relatively dry. This is a fun, easy one to do!
Sentinel Dome Trailhead
Sentinel Dome starts from Glacier Point Road and scales one of Yosemite's high domes while offering a breathtaking 360-degree view.
