The BEST 4 days in Yosemite National Park!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 15. 07. 2024
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We first visited Yosemite National Park in 2017 and it was love at first sight! And almost 7 years later, weâre back to revisit some of our favorite spots, plus explore some new ones. Over 4 days we checked out some of the parkâs best waterfalls, epic views and hikes, Giant Sequoias, peaceful kayaking, and so much more!
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đLocations in this video
Tunnel View: maps.app.goo.gl/rCJmTjXaHqEcw...
Lower Yosemite Falls: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...
Upper Yosemite Falls + Yosemite Point: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...
Swinging Bridge: maps.app.goo.gl/sFvsqWhTLwhEF...
Village Store: maps.app.goo.gl/KNKYn26isDqs7...
El Capitan Meadow: maps.app.goo.gl/hGGQHC5zzLscv...
Yosemite Valley View: maps.app.goo.gl/TWQHbnN3P7kLg...
FREE camping outside of Yosemite: maps.app.goo.gl/SsPHo46cLW6FB...
Taft Point, Sentinel Dome, & Glacier Point Loop: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...
Grizzly Giant Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...
Glacier Point: maps.app.goo.gl/58AwQCi1a6Q7Q...
Mist Trail: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...
Artist Point: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...
Olmsted Point: maps.app.goo.gl/YZKs5miy8BGRZ...
Tenaya Lake: maps.app.goo.gl/yN87sPc5Xsgez...
Tuolumne Meadows: maps.app.goo.gl/gS7HLxKn9PmWr...
âTimestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Tunnel View
01:48 History of Yosemite National Park
02:38 Lower Yosemite Falls
03:43 Upper Yosemite Falls + Yosemite Point
06:05 Biking around Yosemite Valley
09:28 El Capitan
10:44 FREE camping near Yosemite
11:28 Sunrise at Taft Point
13:20 Sentinel Dome Trail to Glacier Point
14:35 Mariposa Grove
16:05 We saw a BEAR!
17:28 Glacier Point sunset
18:27 You may need a RESERVATION to visit Yosemite
18:56 Mist Trail
23:03 Dogs in Yosemite National Park
23:42 Sunset at Artist Point
25:04 Tioga Road
25:43 Olmsted Point
26:31 Kayaking at Tenaya Lake
28:54 Tuolumne Meadows
30:18 Whatâs next?!
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Hi yâall! Weâre Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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I have been to Yosemite many times and itâs my favorite national park of all the ones I have visited so farâŠI donât think any other park can bump it off itâs #1 position for me. You both did an amazing job showcasing how spectacular it is. Thanks so much for your content, I love your videos! Looking forward to seeing you and Kona on your next adventure. â€
so you cannot use your iphone ,take some video and post on fb, tiktok or youtube?
â@@spawnrcandbikesit all depends on if you'll be making any money off of the footage. If it's to personal social media and not monetized, you'd be fine.
@@JustinStone but u can be a beginner influencer and make nothing for years.....lol
Thank you so much for getting the permit and allowing us to share in this epic park, even if you couldnât film everywhere. I have never been to Yosemite and really appreciate being able to see the vastness and beauty that is Yosemite.â€
I wanted to thank you for getting the permit so that you could film in the park. As a Californian, Yosemite is the only national park I have visited multiple times, but I haven't been there in many years. Usually when I watch your videos, it is to see places I either hope to visit or to see places I cannot visit myself. It was wonderful watching this video and remembering the many beautiful places I have seen in Yosemite. As always, your videos are awesome!
We just got home 5 hours ago from a 24 day road trip with my wife and two girls (7&10) 17 States, n5 major National Parks, 35 smaller units and 20 + unique places all along the eastern part of the US. It was all flawless thanks in large part to hours researching your videos
Now THATâS a road trip! Wow! Weâre so glad it went well and we could help! We have even more Yosemite content on our website we just cranked out as well!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Awesome!! Thank you
Y'all, this is SO GOOD. My favorite video from y'all yet! Not only was this an exhausting list of activities, but filming it all so beautifully! Respect for y'all's hard work and enthusiasm throughout!! Love it!
Thank you so much, James! That means a lot to us!
OMG!! BEAUTIFULLY DONE!! We did the Upper Falls Trail, and it was seriously a beast! All those stairs and switchbacks! We live in California and visit often, but your amazing quality and love-of-nature commentary make us want to go as if we've never been! Absolutely love Yosemite!! â€ïž
It's such a beast of a hike! Thanks for watching!
Your picture quality and camera work are truly next level enhancing the viewing experience so much.â€
Thanks and thanks for watching!
As a trucker I only had like 4 hours after I got into the park to see it. It was nice and cool I think it was in April 2 years ago but we made it to the sunset at the waterfall and the stars light up the sky so much I got epic pics with my iPhone of all the stars and moon. I sure want to go back. Most national parks I been to Iâve had almost whole day to check out but Yosemite is like 2 hours from a city.
Stunning! Wonderful job capturing the beauty and just the right amount of quality narration! Thanks for sharing!
When I was little, I used to get to go camping in Yosemite on a regular basis. I remember getting up at night to use the bathroom, and bears would be roaming the woods freely, and we were not scared, they did not bother us! I love Yosemite, we are so lucky to have
that park here in Cali.
Y'all do such great videos, but this may be the best yet! From barely seeing a bear to the time lapses, to the waterfall mist hiking! My family can't wait to visit Yosemite in the future! Thanks A&K for these spectacular videos! â€
First time to Yosemite when we came thru to the tunnel view I burst out crying. Yosemite is amazing. Great video.
We had the same reaction on our first visit! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Me too!
I live in CA and have been to Yosemite many, many times. My parents used to take us camping in the valley every spring break. One early spring I rode my bike around everywhere in the valley. It was my absolute favorite way to explore and really see the valley. Every season is magical. The sunset on half dome, the fall colors, the snowy winter wonderland and snowboarding Badger Pass, the stunning waterfall snowmelt in the spring. I'm glad you made it up to Tuolome Meadows. Thanks for sharing your adventure ! You actually did some things I've never done so now I need to go back!đ
Hello Adventurers...and what an AMAZING view on this trail...WOW!
Your motivation and knack for avoiding crowds even at one of the busiest national parks is very inspiring!
WOW.!! Hard to believe it's been almost 50 years since I took a 3 week cross country motorcycle trip which included Yosemite. Mostly drive throughs and seeing as much as possible. You've filled in many gaps. Thank you. Now with knee pain hiking is only done in videos. The only I didn't miss was all the mosquitos. Lol.
absolutely breath taking
I've been watching so many of your videos, going back to your Alaska series as well since I didn't get a chance to watch those videos when they came out! I was so excited to see a video about Yosemite, I showed my husband the video and told him I can't WAIT to go on a family vacation there when our kids are older!!
That's so awesome! Thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed the video!
I've been to Yosemite twice in my life. Once in the early 80's and once in the early 90's. Both times were so enjoyable. The second time there were so many more people than the first time. Thank you for sharing your adventures. This is one of my favorite places in the whole world, after the Jemez Mountains in NM.đ
Your "slowed-down" travel method has really made for even more enjoyable videos. So cool you got a permit to film as well.
I know you are trying to do more off camera, but I very much appreciate all your National Park videos! I have re-watched your Alaska videos several times to help plan my trip (I leave in a week!!). I love the way you travel and how you do popular things, and also not quite as popular things, and I also love your food recs!! (I went to Denver Biscuit Co because of you guys! lol). Hopefully this video pays for the permit haha
That's awesome! Thank you so much for watching!
Guys, youâre awesome! â€
Wow absolutely stunning.
Truly one of our bucket list trips about 7 years ago. It was magical!
So glad you went back, and brought us along! You are the best with content, camera and editing work and having FUN together!
Thank you!
Always great when Kona gets to come along! Spectacular video, iconic scenery indeed.
I do like your hikes that is one thing I can't do. Always look forward to your videos. Thank You A+K!
Iâm not even there and have never been, but Iâm smiling and feeling joy just seeing it through your lens đâš
Been there many many times & every single time there feels like the first !
Gorgeous -- on my bucket list! Thank you for taking us along.
Wonderful job on your sunrise and sunset timelapses. Yosemite is a place that leaves me in awe and full of gratitude.
We went here in 2021 and fell in love, you are making me want to return and do all the things we did not get to do last time!
One of my favorite places! So glad you had time to really explore the beauty đ
Another awesome video!đ
â€â€â€ Thanks for bringing back beautiful memories from my visit of Yosemite! I have to go back one day soon after your video! You guys live the life - thanks for letting us being part of it and all your work. Always great, interesting and beautiful videos. Take care!
Yosemite is magical! My boys and I hiked Upper Yosemite Falls last summer, your description of that hike is spot on! đ
â€This was so excellent! Thank You guys!
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, A+K ;) Thanks for sharing!
WOW! This is insane walking up the mist trail with an AWESOME Water FALL!!! And Those steep steps!!
I watched "Free Solo" on my flight from Europe 2 days before I went to Yosemite Valley. Couldn't believe the movie was real when I stood in front of this massive granite wall. Incredible! Can't wait to get onto my hike from Mammoth to Tuolumne in a month...
Safe travels
That will be epic! Happy trails!
Stunning!
This is so beautiful! Thanks so much, the video quality is insane!
Awesome video with so many memories of our trip there with you all last month! Gosh, I wish we were back there right now to experience all the beauty and magic Yosemite has to offer! Thank you for showing us another gorgeous NP! đâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžđ¶đ„° Miss you threeâŁïž
GRAND! Just loved the sunrise/sunsets with the photographic slow crawl of the sun over the rocks đȘš
Just 'WOW"! Great video!!!
Thank you!!!
As always Awesome work!! Thank you for sharing! God bless you Everyone đđđđŒđ
Beautiful video, as always. Somehow in all our travels we have not yet made it to Yosemite, and watching your video reminds us just how much we need to get there.
Thank you!
Yosemite was my first big NP that I visited and photographed in 2015. I loved it and still think it is the MOST beautiful place I've visited and photographed. Loved your video and thanks for providing your perspective.
Itâs a wonderland! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Awesome video- just got back from Yosemite- HOT but incredible. Def going back. Saving this video for tips.
Luv you guys,love watching your videos!
You guys are just wonderful!â€. What a wonderful job documenting and showcasing such a beautiful national park. Iâve never been, but I need to go!đ. Such an enjoyable video, guys! Keep up the great work!â€
Really appreciate your videos. Great photography and exuberance! Thanks for showing us so many wonnderful places!
Such a beautiful place tyvm
Congrats on 200k! Taft is a magical place, we loved it there and the hike was very reasonable. So cool to see it from y'alls lens!
Thanks Gatewood! Taft is awesome for sure!
Love it beautiful video
Amazing adventure , beautiful scenery . Thanks for sharing .
Great video!! Amazing photography!!! Thanks for sharing. â€
Great job capturing a stunning park!
The best video! I miss being there so muchâŠat least I got to appreciate Yosemite from afar. Thank you!
Yosemite park new really got my interests till now thank you for showing the park.
Now it is added to my bucket list.
Excellent, loved every second đ€©đâïž
Beautiful video (as always đ)! I went to Yosemite last summer so it was fun to see all these places again! I am with you - the crowds in the valley definitely got to me at times as well. But watching sunset from glacier point is something that will stick with me forever. The mist trail is so fun- one of my fav National park hikes! Iâll have to go back for tioga road! Had it on my list but ended up not having the time for it đą thanks for sharing!
Another great one guys Thank you
Great video.
You guys are very good at this.
Thank-you for sharing your experience.
Great stuff yâallđ
Wow thanks for sharing and taking us along. The park is on my bucket lists canât do the 6 plus mile hike so thanks for showing us.
I'm going to Yosemite for the first time ever next year. I've been trying to talk my sisters into going with me and your video just convinced them to go. Thank you so much for this video and the rest of your content.
Woohoo! We hope y'all have a great time!
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I love the way the both of you make us feel like we're right there with you on your journey! Adventures of A+K deserves to be a syndicated TV series! đ
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Yosemite is so epic! I need to get there one day!! đ
Beautiful video as always... I hope to get there in the next couple years.
Looking forward to plan my Yosemite vacation!! Thanks for all of your great tips. You guys are the best⊠no really,,,, you are the best at what you do.. no one else that I have found does it better. Thank you! â€
Thank you so much! That means a lot!
Check out our website as well for your planning. We just published a ton of content on Yosemite!
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You really packed a lot in that first day with the hiking and biking! We were at Yosemite in 2015 and enjoyed 3 days there but after watching this video, we have got to go back! Plus there was a âcontrol burnâ and there was some smoke covering the mountains, sometimes. It was mid-October and we had sunny, mid to high 80 degree temps. (I was expecting cooler weather and brought my long underwear! ). Another wonderful video; so glad you got to share the park with your parents!
Tuolumne Meadows is my favorite base camp destination in Yosemite.
I generally plan on arriving the East side of the park in mid to late-September, when the crowds have abated and the cold nights have addressed the mosquito population.
However, the tourist crowding in the valley is too high even in late-September for my full enjoyment.
I did the full Half Dome hike back in 2005. One of the most amazing things Iâve experienced.
That's epic!
Great video you guys! Canât wait for our trip later this year!
Thanks!
If you need help planning, check out all the guides we just cranked out on our website! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/
Thanks for your effort of filming. This was awesome. Getting there someday!!!
Excellent video!
After visiting Zion a few years ago, I didnât think Iâd see a more beautiful park, but we visited Yosemite last year and as soon as you pull through the tunnel it was so majestic. Spent a day day there but unfortunately Glacier Point/ Taft Point area was closed off. Hopefully I get a chance to go back to see from that point. Wonderful video.
Thanks so much, both of you are amazing. wonderful vid, stunningly beautiful. Been there twice, never enough. Regards from Saudi Arabia đžđŠ
Love watching your adventures. Keep up the great work on the camera side.
What a wonderful video of my favorite place in the world! I first went there in 1958 when my family moved to California. We stayed in the old Glacier Point Lodge (since burned) and watched the original âfirefallâ of burning brush. How our standards have changed! My favorite place in the park is the Gaylor Lakes Basin just over the ridge from the Tioga Pass entrance station. Many very fond memories. Thank you.
We learned about that trail after our visit. Looks awesome! Yosemite is easily one of our favs. Thanks!
So far so good. Love the videos guys.thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks you so much guys. We are off to California including Yosemite and Sequoia National Park in August from the UK. This video has been brilliant!! So informative. đđ
Awesome! We just posted lots of Yosemite content to our website! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/
Thanks for watching!
Yosemite is incredible! I haven't been there since I was a kid.. but need to go back. Glad you guys had a good time!
We can't wait to go back again! Thanks Conor!
Was just in Yosemite 4 days ago, so less water and more people! But, like you, it's still possible to find the occasional spot all to yourself, magical! đż
Yes get away from the main viewpoints and trails and you can find some quiet!
Love this! Me and my family intend on visiting sometime soon and I'll certainly reference this video to plan out our stay!
Awesome! We have tons of content for Yosemite on our website as well! Adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/
It's cool to see adults visiting the park for the first time with cameras that can film. The first time I went, I was 10 years old in the 1970s, so my reaction probably wasn't what it should've been. I don't think we took any pictures. There were very few people there, and we rented a cabin. I mostly remember the raccoons outside the cabin because I wasn't familiar with raccoons at that point. We went hiking, but there is so much amazing scenery where we live in Idaho and we traveled all over the country regularly. The point is that the USA has incredible natural features and only some of them in parks.
Wow, incredible filming! Thanks for sharing these beautiful areas with us âarmchair travelersâ who canât go anymore due to age and infirmity.
Probably the best video ive seen about Yosemite!
Thanks!
Looks like a great place to visit,
I love your channel so much. I have been wanting to go to Yosemite but I am scared and unfamiliar. Thank you for helping this city girl feel more comfortable.
We're glad we could help! We also just posted tons of detailed content for Yosemite on our website! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/
Yosemite is number one on my list of favorite National Parks. We used to live 40 miles from it, but even though I might be biased, it is just "magical" (as you said). We visited the park many times, even in winter. You're right that Yosemite has so many things to see. There is such a variety. During tourist season, the valley gets very busy, but we would go up into the high country (Tuolumne Meadows) and beyond and spend the day. Such a great video highlighting (all MY favorite spots), you guys. Great job!
It's one of our favs. Can't wait to go back again and again!
Will be visiting Yosemite for the first time ever next month and I am so thrilled! Thank you for the video! Viewer all the way from Florida!
Awesome! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have tons of Yosemite content we just cranked out, including lots of itinerary options. Thanks for watching!
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Great video! Lots of info I need to plan my trip. Thanks guys đđ»đ
Thank you! We just cranked out a ton of Yosemite content on our website as well, including lots of itineraries!
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@@AdventuresofAplusK Awesome đ Iâm gonna check it out. Thank you!
WOW!!!! EPIC vlog you guys, this one had me so excited and it did not disappoint! Iâve dreamed of visiting Yosemite for years and this just adds fuel to the fire! The views and scenery are incredible!!! So glad you got show your parents the park Katherine, must have been a blast! Also, hi mom! Awesome awesome video!!!! Youâre THE BEST!
Yosemite is one of our favs! Y'all have to go Brad!
Great video , love the eastern Sierras looking forward to your next video
The Eastern Sierra is the best!!
Great video of Yosemite! Iâve been to the top of Yosemite Falls many times and it can be brutal during hot weather. Iâve seen people go up there without water and doing so is a mistake. I once saw people on that Lost Arrow next to Yosemite Falls which is crazy. My favorite hike was going to the summit of Clouds Rest. You donât have the crowds like Half Dome and the view is incredible from there. Another one was Waterwheel Falls which is some distance but during spring runoff it is an awesome sight to see.
đźHello Adventurers, WOW! This was just insane climbing up over
I got married at the chapel there. I just love the way you give the history of the area.
Oh how special! Thanks and thanks for watching!