From the overlook at Glacier Point, the falls and formations of Yosemite Valley appear before you as an exquisite panorama. All its most dramatic features are visible simultaneously, seemingly at eye level.
The drive up to Glacier Point takes you to more than 7200 feet above sea level, which is about 3000 feet above Yosemite Valley. From the overlook, glacial rock formations, snow fed waterfalls, groves of pines and sequoias, and mountain peaks still capped with snow are all in view. There is little I can add that isn’t said by the photos themselves.
Before you reach the base of the mountain after leaving Glacier Point, you come upon another scenic overlook known as Tunnel View. From this vantage point, you are rewarded with yet another perspective on Half Dome and what I think is the same waterfall visible from Glacier Point in the photo above.
The next day we left Yosemite National Park behind and headed across the state to Sonoma County.
Wow! The views are spectacular!
Beautiful photos!
Vicki,
Thanks for both of your comments. I’m going to keep those photos coming. And I really have been enjoying wine country. I’ll share a bit of that in future posts.
Leslie,
Your Glacier Point Overlook photo above is outstanding! The waterfall in that pic is Nevada Falls. I LOVE Yosemite. I’ve been there maybe 20 times in my life. Your photos make me want to go back soon! Thank you for sharing your adventures:)
Rachel,
Thanks so much for following the blog and for your kind comments. It is a truly beautiful place and to me, the waterfalls and the Glacier Point Overlook were the high points. We will return sometime when the higher elevation road is open, because that part of the park intrigued me. Perhaps you’ve been there and can tell me all about it sometime.