| American Express vacations says Yosemite | | | | fantastic photo opportunities. The next two sights |
| National Park is perhaps the best of the best | | | | to experience are the famed Bridal Falls and |
| when it comes to national park and it's certainly | | | | Yosemite Falls. Bridal Falls, so named for the pure |
| one of the most famous national parks in the | | | | white color and the similar form of a bride's veil, |
| world. Travelers come from hundreds of different | | | | can be seen on a bus tour as well. The hike to |
| countries to experience the natural wonder. But | | | | the falls is long, but worth it. Yosemite Falls is also |
| with so much to see and do, the best way to | | | | amazing. While this falls can be seen on the bus |
| experience all of Yosemite is through a guided | | | | tour, the hike to the falls is said to be one of the |
| tour. These guided tours offer informative guides, | | | | most enjoyable and scenic hikes in all of |
| who highlight the most important sights and | | | | Yosemite. |
| adding important information to make the history | | | | What to Do |
| more relevant. In addition, guided tours stay at | | | | Besides the sight seeing, there is a lot to do in |
| some of the best accommodations, and can offer | | | | Yosemite. Hiking is one of the most popular |
| great advice for dining and additional activities. | | | | pastimes of Yosemite enthusiasts, and there are |
| What to See | | | | literally hundreds of trails available for hikers with |
| One of the first things American Express travel | | | | different skill levels. From novice to expert, there |
| customers usually mention is the incredible Sequoia | | | | is a trail for everyone. |
| Forest. The forest is thousands of years old and | | | | Fishing is also very popular in Yosemite. The |
| has some of the largest trees that can be found | | | | Merced River is popular with fly fishermen, and |
| anywhere in the world. Reaching over 100 feet at | | | | there are several lakes within the park that are |
| times, the trees are so tall that the forest is in | | | | stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and |
| shade for the large majority. | | | | others. In addition to fishing, river rafting and inter |
| There are several ways to enjoy the beauty of | | | | tube floating are also a fun activity that can be |
| the forest. For the more active traveler, there | | | | experienced on the Merced River. Swimming can |
| are hikes and walks to experience these majestic | | | | also be done is several lakes, although none of |
| giants up close. For those who desire to | | | | Yosemite's water is safe to drink due to |
| experience the forest in relaxed luxury, American | | | | parasites. There are also several horse ranches in |
| Express travel also offer bus tours. | | | | Yosemite that cater to novice riders. Tour |
| The Yosemite Valley Floor is where travelers | | | | Yosemite the classic western way-on horseback. |
| experience perhaps the most famous sights of | | | | With so much to see and do, it's no wonder there |
| Yosemite. First, travelers can take a guided bus | | | | are a number of American Express Exclusive |
| tour. Typically the first sight visited is Half | | | | deals made with Yosemite Tour providers. The |
| Dome-enormously popular with travelers. | | | | combination of sight seeing, deluxe |
| Travelers can stop and hike to the top of Half | | | | accommodations and the ability to add on even |
| Dome, although this is only recommended for | | | | more activities makes touring the best way to |
| serious outdoors travelers, as it is extremely | | | | experience Yosemite National Park. |
| strenuous. This mountaintop offers a number of | | | | |