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Camping 101: How to Prepare for Your Yosemite Camping Trip
Camping in Yosemite National Park is one of the best ways to truly connect with nature. Whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, being prepared is essential. From picking the right campground to packing smart, this guide will help you plan...
First Time in Yosemite National Park: Your Essential Guide
There’s nothing quite like your first time in Yosemite National Park. With towering waterfalls, granite cliffs, giant sequoias, and sweeping valley views, it’s a place that feels both vast and intimate. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a full week, planning ahead...
The Ultimate Summer Yosemite Roadtrip from Los Angeles
Craving cool mountain air, stunning granite cliffs, and riverside views after the LA hustle? Look no further than a summer Yosemite roadtrip—an unforgettable adventure that blends scenic highways, charming stops, and iconic national park views. If you’re taking off...
Beat the Yosemite Crowds: Early Morning and Evening Adventures
Yosemite is one of the most visited national parks in the country, and for good reason — the views are jaw-dropping, the trails unforgettable, and the wildlife plentiful. But with all that beauty comes the crowds, especially during peak season and hours. The good...
Adventure Begins Outside Yosemite: Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Rafting & More
Yosemite National Park may be the crown jewel of the Sierra Nevada, but some of the best adventures start before you even set foot inside. Whether you didn’t score a peak hours reservation, or you’re spending a few extra days in the area, there’s no shortage of...
No Yosemite Peak Hours Reservation? Here Are 5 Things to Do
Yosemite National Park’s peak hours reservation system is designed to reduce congestion during the busiest times of day. But if your preferred time slot is already booked, don’t worry. Even without a reservation, your Yosemite experience can still be packed with...
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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...