El Capitan
El Capitan is one feature of Yosemite that garners attention from rock climbers from around the globe, since it is the biggest granite rock in the world at 4,000 feet high.
Weather
The weather in general at Yosemite National Park is unpredictable due to the nature of the terrain, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains capable of causing quick changes.
Sequoias
Yosemite is home to three separate groves of giant sequoia trees, the largest living things on the planet, with some reaching 300 feet in height and living for 3,000 years.
Hiking
Hikers will find that Yosemite has a wide array of trails with easy hikes, such as the half-mile-long Bridalveil Falls Trail, and tougher ones, like the17-mile-long Half Dome Trail.
Wildlife
Yosemite is home to a diverse wildlife population, with such animals such as California bighorn sheep, cougars, black bears, coyotes, mule deer, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and great gray owls.
