Happy Isles
Happy Isles is a group of small isles in the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. They are located at the easternmost end of the Yosemite Valley floor.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Glenn Scofield Williams, CC BY 2.0.
Places of Interest
Highlights include Happy Isles Bridge and Sierra Point.
Sierra Point
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Wingchi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sierra Point is an elevated viewpoint on a rocky outcropping of Yosemite National Park, at the eastern end of the valley, below Grizzly Peak, which was accessible through a now-closed trail.
Grizzly Peak
Peak
Grizzly Peak in Yosemite Valley is a promontory on the southwest wall below the popular Half Dome. It can be seen on the hike to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall, from northeastern Glacier Point, and various other locations in the Yosemite Valley.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Curry Village and Yosemite Village.
Curry Village
Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Camp Curry, now known as Curry Village, was established in 1899 at the base of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. Developed as an alternative to the first-class Sentinel Hotel, it offered a more affordable, rustic lodging experience.
Yosemite Village
Village
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Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. It consists of the developed area of Yosemite Village and the other areas of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Village is situated 2 miles northwest of Happy Isles.
Happy Isles
- Type: Island
- Description: small group of isles in the Merced River, Yosemite National Park
- Categories: river island and landform
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Happy Isles from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to French—“Happy Isles” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Happy Isles”
- Chinese: “快樂島”
- French: “îles Happy”
- French: “Îles Happy”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sierra Point and Illilouette Gorge.
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