I Visited Yosemite During Peak Tourist Season: Here's How I Avoided Crowds

I Visited Yosemite During Peak Tourist Season: Here's How I Avoided Crowds

Yosemite National Park is famous for iconic sights like Half Dome and El Capitan, but in recent years, it’s become almost equally famous for massive crowds. Images of swarms of people and long lines of cars have blown up on the internet, and the data backs it up. In 2026, the park is on track to receive more visitors than ever before. At the end of July, I became part of the problem, visiting the park during its peak summer tourist season. With …