There is always a reason to get to Yosemite, even if it’s just for a day. In April 2024, the park was starting a reservation requirement through the summer. I made the 3 1/2 hour drive on the last day before the permits went into effect. The waterfalls were starting to flow! It’s always a challenge to find a new perspective there, but everything is so picturesque, so that balances it out.