Despite its troubles, Yosemite National Park remains one of the most popular destinations in the United States. Last year, the park achieved impressive numbers, with 4,285,729 visitors, marking its most significant increase since 2019. The numbers remain high in 2025, but this has led to grim realities for park visitors , especially those visiting during peak season. The park is experiencing significant overcrowding issues, leading many visitors to explore other underrated gems across the country .

Along with overcrowding issues, the beloved national park is facing other problems, including air quality. A video recently went viral online, showing the reality of what Yosemite looks like these days, filled with smoke in its most popular areas due to wildfire concerns.

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