>>1680006My girlfriend and I went to California last September. Sequoia/kings Canyon and Yosemite were busy, especially Yosemite which seemed a bit like Universal Studios to be honest; especially in the valley.
But, when you factor in the old people, people with kids and the lazy if you go on even one of the shorter trails the crowds significantly thin out after about 1 or 2 km. It’s definitely possible to enjoy them, and from the perspective of a Brit it was the vest of both worlds; Smokey the bear, snow globe, gift shop, theme park cliched Americanana on the one hand, and amazing nature on the other. I’d 100% recommend it.