THis is the starting point for many paths and cross terrain hikes. Sometimes crowded but fun to see serious hikers and climbers at the store. More to do than ever suspected if you are into geology and hiking. More

A great spot to hike, if you're in shape --- the altitude can really clobber you if you aren't --- but even if you're in the mood just for a stroll, the scenery is so so beautiful. More

Along with other places in yosemite, tuolumne meadows has also some very scenic views and good place to spend some time in a very quiet surroundings. More

Just love it there! Rare opp to visit in the winter, so I took it. More

The terrain of Yosemite can best be appreciated by going up to Tuolumne Meadows. As a 'high plain' it isn't accessible until later in the season but the rock formations, the huge slabs of granite juxtiposed against the blue skies, the animal life not present in such abundance down below all make it quite the contrast to the verdant (and... More

We hiked around Potshole Dome on the western edge of the meadow, then followed Tuolumne River to the Cascades. There is a huge boulder there where you can site and look to the meadow on the East and the Cascades to the west. We were the only ones there and it was a perfect moment. Wow! More

You may think the drive to Tuolumne (pronounced Too-ALL-uh-me) Meadows from Yosemite Valley sounds long, but it’s so enjoyable that you’re there before you know it. There are numerous places you’ll want to pull off and look at or photograph. It’s really amazing. In fact, the drive provided one of our most memorable experiences at Yosemite – lunch at the... More

We only drove by the Tuolumne Meadows area on our way out of the Yosemite towards the eastern gate. However, we were very impressed with the scenery and what appeared to be very nice hiking opportunities on more flat land compared to the mountainous terrain in the valley. Loved the many little streams and folks fly fishing for trout, just... More

While traveling to Yosemite valley through the Tioga Pass, you will pass through Tuolumne (pronounced Two-all-o-me) Meadows, a surprising expanse of green grass, ground squirrels, birds, and butterflies. On one end of the Meadows is Pot Hole Dome, a granite dome that is very easy to climb to the top of, where you can see the entire expanse of Tuolumne... More