Tuolumne Meadows as seen from the top of Lembert Dome. Cathedral Peak (10,912'), left, towers above.
3 miles of the Tuolumne River turns through the alpine meadow.
Morning light on Tuolumne Meadows from Pothole Dome. Mount Dana (13,061') and Mount Gibbs (12,773') rise above Lembert Dome (9.449').
Dawn vista over Tuolumne Meadows. Fairview Dome (9,728') is the tall granite dome in the center of the photo.
The natually carbonated waters of Soda Springs.
Tuolomne Meadows.
Tuolomne River.
Tuolomne Meadows. Unicorn Peak (10,823'), left, and Cathedral Peak (10,912'), right, rise above.
Deer Grazing in Tuolumne Meadows.
Some of the park's top trails originate in Tuolomne Meadows, including the Cathedral Lakes Trail.
The Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail both run through Tuolumne Meadows.
Lembert Dome (9,449') is one of many large granite domes in the meadow.
Hikers explore the summit of Lembert Dome.
During summer months climbers flock to Tuolumne Meadows for access to Yosemite's high-country classics. Here a climber tops out on Cathedral Peak.
Backpacker's can pick up overnight permits at the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center
Campsite at Tuolumne Meadows Campground