The BEST 4 days in Yosemite National Park!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🎥We obtained a commercial filming permit from the NPS to film this video. 💻To learn more about Yosemite National Park and get ALL of our tips + top things to do, check out our website: adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/ 📅 This video was filmed in early June 2024 ☕ Want to support our adventures? Check out our A+K merch and eBooks! adventuresofaplusk.com/shop/ 🥾See ALL of our gear here: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/ ✨ Keep California beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/

[@mmcgahan8117]

I have been to Yosemite many times and it’s my favorite national park of all the ones I have visited so far…I don’t think any other park can bump it off it’s #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. ❤

[@spawnrcandbikes]

so you cannot use your iphone ,take some video and post on fb, tiktok or youtube?

[@JustinStone]

​@@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.

[@spawnrcandbikes]

@@JustinStone but u can be a beginner influencer and make nothing for years.....lol

[@robwasnj]

When I saw you filmed and posted videos in National parks it was one of the first things that came to mind. Glad you were able to schedule it but it's also sad imho that this is required, it's not like you're setting up a movie set to document your adventures.

[@DyanK614]

Thank you so much for getting the permit and allowing us to share in this epic park, even if you couldn’t film everywhere. I have never been to Yosemite and really appreciate being able to see the vastness and beauty that is Yosemite.❤

[@NovaMudder]

Your picture quality and camera work are truly next level enhancing the viewing experience so much.❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@jymnmeier3527]

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

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Now THAT’S a road trip! Wow! We’re so glad it went well and we could help! We have even more Yosemite content on our website we just cranked out as well!

[@jymnmeier3527]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Awesome!! Thank you

[@MajorAddiction]

Awesome 👏 Adam and Kat providing the best tips and views

[@_Dana_B]

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!! ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's such a beast of a hike! Thanks for watching!

[@anikindall]

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!

[@JamesPuente]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much, James! That means a lot to us!

[@TylerJoseph.]

Guys, you’re awesome! ❤

[@kathylusardi44]

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.

[@glacierlily7]

Stunning! Wonderful job capturing the beauty and just the right amount of quality narration! Thanks for sharing!

[@pattismith1331]

First time to Yosemite when we came thru to the tunnel view I burst out crying. Yosemite is amazing. Great video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had the same reaction on our first visit! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@KL-er7yi]

Me too!

[@jenniferfisher530]

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!😊

[@HARRYANDALLY]

One of my favorite places to be! Lovely video🤙🏽

[@johnlenart597]

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.

[@like2befishing197]

So glad you went back, and brought us along! You are the best with content, camera and editing work and having FUN together!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@vladb77]

Your motivation and knack for avoiding crowds even at one of the busiest national parks is very inspiring!

[@crosscountrylife4253]

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 I’ve had almost whole day to check out but Yosemite is like 2 hours from a city.

[@nathanriggs1125]

Your "slowed-down" travel method has really made for even more enjoyable videos. So cool you got a permit to film as well.

[@JimBobele]

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

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That will be epic! Happy trails!

[@kevinsergeant3259]

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! 😃

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@kathrynh778]

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!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's so awesome! Thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@richardparrott7192]

Always great when Kona gets to come along! Spectacular video, iconic scenery indeed.

[@kristinhiser2222]

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

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@juneknight9586]

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.💞

[@lindahoudek9855]

I do like your hikes that is one thing I can't do. Always look forward to your videos. Thank You A+K!

[@jennifermckay7566]

I’m not even there and have never been, but I’m smiling and feeling joy just seeing it through your lens 😊✨

[@MsKIMPak]

Yosemite is one of my favorite national park. You should also go there in winter. It is beautiful in different ways in winter.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’d love to visit in the winter! One day!

[@sharonswink3234]

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!

[@KL-er7yi]

Truly one of our bucket list trips about 7 years ago. It was magical!

[@joanjackson9374]

Wow, incredible filming! Thanks for sharing these beautiful areas with us “armchair travelers” who can’t go anymore due to age and infirmity.

[@GerryJ-kq2fv]

Fantastic video! Just beautiful and the two of you make it so fun! I'm thankful for all the times that I camped in Yosemite, jumped off Stoneman bridge and hiked to the top of Half Dome! I love that view from Glacier Point too, facing the side of Half Dome. Other favorite spots are the Emerald pool, just back a bit from the top of Vernal Falls and on Tenaya Creek just past Mirror Lake and look straight up the face of Half Dome! I have to say it again! Fantastic video! I enjoyed it very much! Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@naturelov3r4eva]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful 😍 , and beautiful video!!! ….wishing I could go back there w/ friends😕.

[@darwincarballo7875]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woohoo! We hope y'all have a great time! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/

[@GatewoodBrown]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks Gatewood! Taft is awesome for sure!

[@zmorton]

I did the full Half Dome hike back in 2005. One of the most amazing things I’ve experienced.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That's epic!

[@johnlyngdal8601]

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.

[@devwithsoul]

absolutely breath taking

[@wendyhandy6434]

Yosemite is magical! My boys and I hiked Upper Yosemite Falls last summer, your description of that hike is spot on! 😂

[@romania4712]

Wonderful job on your sunrise and sunset timelapses. Yosemite is a place that leaves me in awe and full of gratitude.

[@JH-dq8bu]

❤❤❤ 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!

[@cakampe]

I got married at the chapel there. I just love the way you give the history of the area.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh how special! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@joyouslily2982]

GRAND! Just loved the sunrise/sunsets with the photographic slow crawl of the sun over the rocks 🪨

[@discoveringcalifornia]

Been there many many times & every single time there feels like the first !

[@tortillamanbass]

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. 😊😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! We just posted lots of Yosemite content to our website! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/ Thanks for watching!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

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! 😘❤️❤️❤️🐶🥰 Miss you three❣️

[@MattN03]

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! ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@RelaxationPal]

As always Awesome work!! Thank you for sharing! God bless you Everyone 🙏👍💐🌼👌

[@dovakhiin8097]

one of the greatest videos about yosemite, you both did a very good job at capturing yosemite and its best views!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@LTWILTON]

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! 🐿

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes get away from the main viewpoints and trails and you can find some quiet!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

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 “firefall” 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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We learned about that trail after our visit. Looks awesome! Yosemite is easily one of our favs. Thanks!

[@alrichardson7027]

WOW! This is insane walking up the mist trail with an AWESOME Water FALL!!! And Those steep steps!!

[@jamieUSG1978]

Saw your video of Yosemite on Andre’s channel European Reacts and loved it. I had to subscribe to see more and give you the likes you deserve 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! Glad you made your way over!

[@syedimranahmed2888]

So beautiful ...... nice video, thank you, all the best.

[@JoshWest247]

So wild how I keep ending up just a few weeks behind you guys in our travels. We you guys were leaving Atlantic Canada when I was heading out last fall and now you guys just did Sequoia & Yosemite just before me, again 😂 I just moved to Austin from Toronto Canada. Definitely should meet up some time! 👋

[@wendysuperfan1014]

thanks A+K

[@danfried9498]

The best video! I miss being there so much…at least I got to appreciate Yosemite from afar. Thank you!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

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 “control burn” 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!

[@jackhphotog]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a wonderland! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@ManbunMagic]

This is so beautiful! Thanks so much, the video quality is insane!

[@glendasharp5057]

Gorgeous -- on my bucket list! Thank you for taking us along.

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers...and what an AMAZING view on this trail...WOW!

[@hanialzaki5087]

Thanks so much, both of you are amazing. wonderful vid, stunningly beautiful. Been there twice, never enough. Regards from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@phyllissmith1105]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's one of our favs. Can't wait to go back again and again!

[@ruthcowan9793]

I love your content and thank you so much for getting the filming permit so that we could enjoy your video. It was wonderful to see the beauty and grandeur of the park. Plus I just love watching your videos because the both of you have so much fun. I especially love your "berry" good jokes! Enjoy your restful time, but know that I eagerly await each new video!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad you enjoy them! Thanks for laughing at our cheesy jokes and thanks for watching!

[@chrismarshall4486]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Just a great video. I’m looking forward to watching a ton more. And looking forward to exploring Yosemite for myself

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@greti17]

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!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls is totally worth it. I didn't know about the point. Over packing on water is wise.

[@DarleenRobbins]

Thanks for your effort of filming. This was awesome. Getting there someday!!!

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

You guys are just wonderful!❤. What a wonderful job documenting and showcasing such a beautiful national park. I’ve never been, but I need to go!😊. Such an enjoyable video, guys! Keep up the great work!❤

[@LordDurak]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, A+K ;) Thanks for sharing!

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

Awesome job (as always)!! You captured Yosemite’s splendor admirably even with the filming permit limitations. Seems like they may need to add different tiers to these commercial permits. Ridiculous that a vlogger would have to jump through these hoops. Looks like you had an amazing time and were able to see so many different areas of the park. Yosemite is just so incredible. It is like it was designed with intent. Your video got me very psyched up. I will be there in two weeks with my oldest. Yosemite is my absolute favorite park. This will be my second visit and will have to pleasure of doing Half Dome again and this time it wont be solo. Planning to do Clouds Rest too but will need see how the bodies are feeling.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Michael! The permits are definitely a pain and to be honest we're done with filming national parks (we did film one more after this) until they revise it a bit 😅. There are just too many hoops to jump through. We're glad our video got you excited! As you know Yosemite is out of this world and is worth going back again and again! We hope you and your oldest have a great time! Let us know how it goes and what y'all did!

[@karenk2831]

Good to know about the dog friendly areas as we travel with our pup too🐾. Thanks for the photo since you cant video, they brought me back to my childhood of slide shows of my uncles vacations! Crazy people sleeping on cliff faces!🤪. Love this vlog! Looks like a slice of heaven ❤!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Glad we could share something from those hikes we couldn't film! Thanks, y'all!

[@LiveYourSomedayNow]

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!

[@jorgevelasquez9955]

Well done!

[@RachaelMartin]

Yosemite is so epic! I need to get there one day!! 😄

[@kdboyle7673]

Enjoying your channel so much. The cinematography is always fantastic, but even more so in this episode - stunning! I don’t know that I’ll ever visit these places, so than you for bringing the experiences to us! Hi Kona!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We're glad we could share!

[@metaxaanabeer]

Last year I broke down and purchased an inflatable life vest. So much better, I kick myself for not doing so earlier. So much easier to paddle in, so much cooler to wear and I didn't get an automatic one so I can even dunk myself with it on. You two should really think on that expense, worth every penny if you ask me. Love what you two get up to, I originally picked you up when you did BC, Yukon, etc but you are both so engaging I'm still here!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yeah we've been looking at better life jackets for awhile now. Just haven't clicked buy. We hate ours haha they take up so much space in the van, they're hot, and you just feel like a marshmallow. Thank you! That means a lot to us!

[@jacksonamaral329]

Great.

[@Love_SumLotta]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad we could help! We also just posted tons of detailed content for Yosemite on our website! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/

[@robertswank2797]

Really appreciate your videos. Great photography and exuberance! Thanks for showing us so many wonnderful places!

[@playarabbit]

We may have saw y'all out there , we didn't get on the water but there's so much to do in Yosemite

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Very cool!

[@mariannehollien9181]

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! ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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! adventuresofaplusk.com/yosemite/

[@mellissabgarden1549]

Yosemite park new really got my interests till now thank you for showing the park. Now it is added to my bucket list.

[@naomi_travels36]

Beautifully filmed and edited! And thank you for getting the permit. I know it makes sharing your experience a little tougher, but I appreciate you setting a good example. I can't wait to head to Yosemite when my son is a little older so we can do the Mist Trail together. We love hiking, and it's been on my bucket list for a long time!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We're excited for y'all to visit! It's bucket list for sure!

[@myjourneysinfaith]

Wow absolutely stunning.

[@shadowchaser59]

Wow thanks for sharing and taking us along. The park is on my bucket lists can’t do the 6 plus mile hike so thanks for showing us.

[@yvonnerichard6099]

That was a really beautiful film - you perfectly captured the unique beauty of Yosemite.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

One of my favorite places! So glad you had time to really explore the beauty 😊

[@russellmacarthur2089]

My SIL developed those Snicker's Ice Cream bars when she worked for M&M Mars in NJ

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Your SIL is an American hero!

[@williamleopold507]

Amazing adventure , beautiful scenery . Thanks for sharing .

[@chriscard6544]

Very beautiful and helpful video

[@tommyphillips6584]

After visiting Zion a few years ago, I didn’t think I’d 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.

[@JulieFox-h3w]

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.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes the US is loaded! We love Idaho too! This was our second visit to the park and we’ll definitely be back! We want to see more of the backcountry!

[@cindym5302]

Great job capturing a stunning park!

[@blissandbows4984]

Beautiful video (as always 😉)! 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! I’ll have to go back for tioga road! Had it on my list but ended up not having the time for it 😢 thanks for sharing!

[@robertcadena5972]

Awesome video- just got back from Yosemite- HOT but incredible. Def going back. Saving this video for tips.

[@dad102]

Great video. You guys are very good at this. Thank-you for sharing your experience.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

I'm glad you saw a bear. I think I learned more about Yosemite from this video than I did when I was there 1-1/2 years ago.

[@bradgingerich6814]

WOW!!!! EPIC vlog you guys, this one had me so excited and it did not disappoint! I’ve 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!!!! You’re THE BEST!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yosemite is one of our favs! Y'all have to go Brad!

[@January14q]

❤This was so excellent! Thank You guys!