Read this Yosemite Wins travel guide to exploring the top things to do along a Tioga Pass road trip, one of the most underrated sections of Yosemite National Park. When Tioga Road opens for the season, there are so many places to go, including Olmsted Point with views of Half Dome, Tenaya Lake, Lembert Dome, Tuolomne Meadow, and multiple waterfalls that flow in late Spring / early Summer.

Discover the great views from Mirror Lake in winter during your next trip to Yosemite National Park. This easy hiking adventure is one of the best things to do in Yosemite Valley during the snowy months, providing visitors with glassy reflections at the base of Half Dome along Tenaya Creek. This hike is not only family friendly, but the trail leading to this seasonal lake is dog friendly too!