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Top 8 Winter Activities in Yosemite to Add to Your Bucket List
Top 8 Winter Activities in Yosemite to Add to Your Bucket List Winter transforms Yosemite National Park into a quiet, snow-dusted wonderland filled with adventure and postcard-worthy views. From skiing through evergreens to stargazing in the crisp night air, this is...
4 Fall Hikes in Yosemite That Are Good for All Ages
Fall is one of the most magical times to visit Yosemite National Park. The crowds thin, the air cools, and golden light washes over granite cliffs and glowing trees. Whether you’re visiting with little ones or grandparents, these five easy hikes let everyone...
5 Cozy Winter Experiences You Can Only Have at Yosemite Resorts
When Yosemite’s granite peaks turn frosty and the Wild and Scenic Merced River slows under snow, there’s a different kind of magic in the air. Winter brings peace, quiet, and the kind of cozy moments you can only experience when the crowds are gone. At Yosemite...
Yosemite Is Open in the Winter: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (NPS Hours & Seasons). That said, “open” doesn’t mean “everything is accessible”. Some roads and services are seasonal, and the weather can throw curveballs. Here’s what you need to know to make a...
Yosemite Remains Open During Government Shutdown: What Visitors Need to Know
Yosemite National Park remains open during the government shutdown, with all of its breathtaking natural wonders still accessible. While some services are limited, visitors can continue to explore the park’s beauty with a little extra preparation and mindfulness. All...
Yosemite in the Fall: Why It’s Worth the Trip
When travelers ask, “Is Yosemite worth visiting in the fall?”, the answer is a resounding yes. Yosemite National Park in autumn is one of California’s most underrated experiences. While spring is known for thundering waterfalls and summer for long days of hiking, fall...
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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...