Craig Ford, Vernal Falls, California (PEOPLE WILDERNESS 2024)

The awe-inspiring Vernal Falls in Yosemite Valley is a fairly strenuous uphill hike, but it's well worth the effort and there are plenty of secluded spots off trail to stop and admire the view.

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