It can take time for the world to defrost after months of cold winter weather. After freezing over between December and March, the land needs time to warm up and turn green again. This slow seasonal shift may annoy some impatient adventurers, but for many nature enthusiasts, this is just another time to appreciate the outdoors. As the days grow warmer, sightseers can enjoy watching the ice melt and plants grow.
Yosemite National Park is an especially gorgeous place to see this process occur. As snow melts on the Yosemite mountaintops, the park’s waterfalls prepare for a show-stopping spring season. Witness the beauty for yourself in this gallery of photos that show Yosemite National Park transitioning from winter to spring.