When looking for endless outdoor activities and awe-inspiring natural wonders, look no further than Yosemite Valley. Whether you enjoy rock climbing, fishing, hiking, or exploring, no better place exists to start your Yosemite family adventures. Nature lovers enjoy bird watching and botany and thrill-seekers love biking, climbing, rafting, and hiking. Look below for more activities and adventure to explore.
If you love experiencing the great outdoors, then you’re in for a treat as a guest at Yosemite Miner’s Inn. Thanks to our location, we place you in the middle of the outdoor action. From biking and hiking to rafting or skiing, you’ll find exciting outdoor adventures any season. Some of our favorite activities close by include:
Endless outdoor activities and adventures await you here. You’ll marvel at the natural wonders around every corner, with Yosemite Valley as one huge natural playground. Check out some of our guests' favorites below!
An abundance of beautiful birds call Yosemite home.
Yosemite meadows and forests contain amazing plants, trees and flowers. Bring a guide book to help you identify the numerous species. Wildflowers typically begin appearing in spring at the lower elevations, becoming showy above Yosemite Valley sometime in June, and at Tuolumne Meadows in July.
This breathtaking waterfall was called "Pohono" by the Ahwahneechee Indians, which means spirit of the puffing wind. The swirling wind often shifts the veil of water and makes for a beautiful view.
Experience the history of the Gold Rush era at this museum, which features over 13,000 mining artifacts, rare specimens of crystalline gold, gems, and mineral specimens, as well as the 13.8-pound Fricot "Nugget"— the largest 19th-century specimen of crystallized gold still in existence.
At 4,000 feet tall, this is the largest single granite rock on earth, drawing rock climbers from around the world.
This turnout along the Merced River overlooks El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall. and the valley.
On the rim of Yosemite Valley, this point looks down 3,214 feet to the valley floor, delivering a breathtaking overlook of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and the High Sierra.
Dominating the valley view, Half Dome rises 4,733 feet, offering a challenging but rewarding hike to the top.
During the Spring and early Summer, Mirror Lake offers impressive views and reflections of Tenaya Canyon. By summer’s end, the lake becomes a meadow.
This grove of giant sequoia stands is a one-mile hike from the parking lot at Crane Flat on Tioga Road.
