While visintg Yosemite Valley, be sure to take in the view of Sentinel Meadow as well as the Yosemite Chapel. Yosemite Falls is another sight while viewing the meadow that you do not want to miss.
I loved the Sentinel Meadow because of how peaceful it was. I could get lost in Yosemite National Park's beauty and atmosphere and that's particularly why I found this trail/walk to be so relaxing and wonderful. I spent hours just wandering with my husband and I've got to say, I wish I got to go more. Please go if you get the chance.
This was one of my favorite walks with my husband and young kids last summer. The trails through the meadow are on a boardwalk at times and a thin path along the river at other times. There is no incline and no destination. The object is to try to take in the stillness, quiet and amazing beauty all around. You can see almost every major dome and waterfall and river from this meadow and usually the crowds are absent.
In the evening, wildlife is abundant. We saw many bucks and does feeding on the grasses here. On an early morning drive by the meadow, I saw several brown bears.
Enjoy!