Hutchings hoped to make a fortune by promoting California's scenic wonders and running a tourist hotel in the valley. In 1859, Hutchings returned to Yosemite with a photographer. News and images ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Traffic is hectic in and out of Yosemite Valley. The National Park Service advises travelers to arrive before 8 a.m. to avoid hourslong delays. – Catherine Parker Unless ...

Tunnel View is just that, the viewpoint from the Wawona Tunnel along one of the main roads into Yosemite Valley. Wawona Road leads visitors into the park's hub from the park's south entrance.