We've been to Yosemite many times. First time we went there
for the Memorial Day weekend and it was horribly crowded. I could say that we
almost had to wait in line to hike. Still, the waterfalls were at their peak and
I enjoyed it and wished to come back at a better time. Second time we went at
the beginning of April. This time it was entirely different, few people were
visiting and at times we had the nature all to ourselves.
The view from Yosemite valley takes your breath away. You get struck by the
magnificent and diverse landscape of this park. The best known features of
Yosemite are the waterfalls, El Capitan (largest and tallest exposed granite
cliff), the unusual rock formation of Half Dome, and several groves of
magnificent Giant Sequoia trees. The perfect season for seeing the waterfalls
is spring. The reason is that the warmer weather begins to melt the snow, and
the flow of waterfalls increases. You will also see many small, unnamed
waterfalls and cascades all along the Valley rim. Most of them diminish and
even dissapear in the summer. There are a dozen of places to climb and hike
and so many photo opportunities. The park is 4.5 hours drive from San Francisco
and a 6 hour drive from Los Angeles.