Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, glaciers, and biological diversity with almost 95% designated wilderness. While Yosemite Valley had endless traffic jam with some nice but not spectacular waterfalls, Glacia Point with view on half dome and leaving the park over Tioga Pass road is breathtaking.
