If you're hoping to see Yosemite dressed in fall colors, timing matters. Unlike destinations where entire hillsides change color at once, Yosemite's fall foliage appears in pockets of gold, yellow, orange and red among its evergreen forests and granite cliffs. Fall...

A picnic in Yosemite is hard to beat. Instead of stopping for lunch indoors, you can eat beside the Merced River, beneath towering granite cliffs or overlooking some of the park’s most famous scenery. Yosemite National Park has designated picnic areas throughout...

If you’re considering a September trip to Yosemite, you may have found one of the park’s most underrated times to visit. September still offers many of the things travelers love about a summer Yosemite trip, including access to the high country, hiking, biking and...

Exploring Yosemite Valley by bike is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to see some of Yosemite National Park’s most famous sights. With more than 12 miles of paved bike paths winding through the Valley, you can pedal beneath towering granite cliffs, cross the...

You don’t have to hike miles into the wilderness to experience Yosemite National Park. Some of Yosemite’s most famous views, waterfalls and landmarks can be reached by car, shuttle, bike or a short walk. That makes Yosemite a great destination for families with young...