Tunnel View

"Tunnel View is a must stop for any first time visit to Yosemite! Find it just outside the Wawona Tunnel on State Highway 41. No hiking is required, you simply park at one of the lots and make your way to the vista. This spot can be very popular in summer, so try to arrive early (sunrise or shortly after is recommended). From this vista you can see El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. This vista changes with each season to show something new but the best times to see Tunnel View are early spring (when Bridalveil Fall is at peak flow) and winter, when the beautiful granite domes are draped in snow and mist."

"This is the shot you always see of Yosemite Valley and it’s an absolute can’t miss spot! After you enter the park and you come down into the valley you’ll see signs that say left lane Yosemite valley destinations, right lane highway 41, Wawona, tunnel view. Stay in the right lane and head up to the tunnel view! You can pass through the tunnel and turn around and come back to get the true wow factor."

"Tunnel View is often considered a "must-see" location for anyone visiting Yosemite National Park. It provides a spectacular introduction to the park's natural wonders and serves as a perfect spot to capture the essence of Yosemite's beauty in a single, breathtaking panorama."