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Your Guide to the 2025 Yosemite Entrance Reservations System
As we look forward to the summer of 2025, Yosemite National Park has implemented an entrance reservation system to help manage visitor numbers and protect the park’s natural beauty—ensuring a more enjoyable experience for all. When are Yosemite Entrance Reservations...
7 Tips for International Travelers Headed to Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is a bucket-list destination for travelers around the world, offering iconic granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and serene alpine meadows. If you're planning your first visit to this legendary landscape from abroad, a little extra prep can...
6 Soft Adventures in Yosemite National Park
Not everyone who visits Yosemite National Park is looking to summit Half Dome or backpack deep into the wilderness. Some are seeking gentler, low-impact ways to experience the park’s natural beauty—activities that still offer adventure without the need for intense...
How to Spend 3 Days in Yosemite With Kids
Planning a trip to Yosemite with kids? Get ready for fresh air, jaw-dropping views, and unforgettable memories. With easy trails, interactive nature experiences, and plenty of opportunities for fun (and snacks!), Yosemite is a dream destination for families. Staying...
San Francisco to Yosemite: A Car-Free Itinerary
Itinerary and blog by Annemarie Wong (Follow @TrainGirlSummer on TikTok to see her adventures) Think you need a car to experience Yosemite National Park? Think again. On our recent three-day trip, we traveled from San Francisco to Yosemite—completely car-free—and had...
Add These 4 Trails Outside Yosemite to Your Itinerary
Yosemite National Park is world-famous for its jaw-dropping landscapes and legendary hikes, but if you're looking to escape the crowds and discover hidden gems just outside the park, you're in luck! There are plenty of stunning hikes near Yosemite that offer...
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Nature Turns on When Yosemite Empties in Autumn
Article originally appeared in SFGATE. Like in many national parks, autumn in Yosemite is a time to reset. Most visitors have returned to jobs and schools, cooler temperatures prevail and golden light baths the valley most evenings. Park rangers and lodging hosts...
Yosemite in Winter: Quiet, Beautiful, and Dynamic
Article originally appeared in SFGATE. Don’t let the quiet fool you. Winter brings plenty of activity — both the human and animal kind — to the Sierra Nevada. While the season is associated with animal hibernation and leafless trees, the canvas actually spreads wider...
There’s Plenty of Room in Yosemite this Fall to Discover Golden History
Yosemite may not be the oldest national park in America, but there is little doubt it contains the most history for a wilderness-based national preserve. The Southern Sierra Miwok have lived in and around the Yosemite Valley for millennia. More recently, the...