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Yosemite Winter Road Conditions and Chain Requirements, What to Know Before You Go
Yosemite National Park is open year round, whether it is sunny, raining, or covered in snow. January and winter months bring stunning scenery, fewer crowds, and a quieter park experience, but they also come with important driving considerations. If you are planning a...
Visiting Yosemite via the West Entrance for the Firefall Experience
The Yosemite Firefall is one of the most iconic winter experiences in Yosemite National Park. Each February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at just the right angle, creating the illusion of glowing lava cascading down El Capitan. If you are planning a Firefall...
What to Pack for Yosemite with Kids Ages 1 to 5
Packing for Yosemite with little ones can feel like prepping for an expedition, but it does not have to be overwhelming. With the right essentials, your trip becomes easier, safer, and way more fun for everyone. Lightweight Layers for Changing Weather Yosemite’s...
Staying Inside Yosemite National Park vs. Near the Park: The Pros and Cons
Planning a Yosemite trip always starts with the same question. Do you stay inside the park, or just outside the entrance? Both options sound great for different reasons, but the experience can feel very different depending on what you value. This guide walks you...
How to Make the Most of a Rainy Day in Yosemite: A Practical Visitor Guide
Rain in Yosemite isn’t a setback. It’s part of the experience, and some of the park’s most dramatic moments happen when the clouds roll in. Whether you're planning ahead or waking up to wet weather, here’s how to turn a rainy day into one of the most memorable parts...
Yosemite’s Snowy Seasons: A Winter Getaway Guide
How to Experience Yosemite’s Snowy Seasons: A Winter Getaway Guide Yosemite in winter feels like a completely different world. Iconic cliffs turn white, waterfalls slow into icy ribbons, and the busy trails of summer shift into peaceful, snow-covered paths. If you’re...
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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...