Yosemite Lodge: Yosemite Falls

Few places in California have an identity as closely tied to Yosemite Valley as Yosemite Lodge. Set beside the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, it stands beneath the cliffs and waterfalls that define the valley floor, with Yosemite Falls close by. This central location sits within a protected landscape whose conservation story reaches back to the Yosemite Grant of 1864, when the valley and Mariposa Grove were set aside for public use; Yosemite National Park followed in 1890. Trails and shuttle routes link the area with landmarks including El Capitan and Half Dome. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Yosemite Valley.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.