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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...
Glamping Near Yosemite: Where to Stay for a Unique Escape
Looking for the best places to go glamping near Yosemite National Park? Indian Flat Campground is one of the closest private campgrounds to Yosemite’s Arch Rock entrance at just 8 miles away. It’s the perfect spot for travelers who want to experience the beauty of...
Hidden Gems in Yosemite | Beyond the Waterfalls
If you’ve been to Yosemite before, you’ve probably checked the waterfalls off your list. You stood in the spray at Bridalveil Fall, craned your neck at the power of Yosemite Falls, maybe even made the hike to Vernal or Nevada Falls. But here’s the secret, once the...
Q&A with Ken Yager, Yosemite Climbing Association Founder & President
Yosemite has long been the beating heart of the climbing world, a place where legends are made and lifelong connections are forged on granite walls. Few people know this better than Ken Yager, founder and president of the Yosemite Climbing Association. From his first...
The Best Yosemite Hotels with Shuttle Access
Yosemite is one of those places that everyone should see at least once but no one tells you how much of your trip can be spent looking for a parking spot during peak season unless you plan ahead. Here’s the hack: stay somewhere with direct shuttle access to Yosemite...
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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...