Families from around the world travel to Yosemite for the iconic scenery, abundant natural experiences, and a chance to relax and unwind in a beautiful setting. There are plenty of short hikes, beautiful scenery, and fun activities to keep your kids entertained as you explore. It may take a little extra planning to design the ideal trip with your family, but rest assured there is plenty to do. Keep reading...
There’s an incredible adventure waiting for you in Yosemite during the month of June. With a fantastic Mediterranean climate, you can expect brilliant sun-filled days surrounded by sparkling waterfalls, gleaming white granite cliffs, and jaw-dropping scenery to delight the whole family. Is June a good time to visit Yosemite? As the weather warms, the park slowly unfurls like a flower in the spring, presenting more places to go and things...
Dear Christian, and all of the Redwoods in Yosemite Staff, It is with mixed emotions, that I write this note of appreciation, to you, and to the entire Redwoods staff. After a false start or two, our cabin is now in escrow. In recent years, the cabin has become too much for us, and selling it has been our goal; so I do feel a sense of relief. However,...
In the winter, Badger Pass Ski and Snowboard Area is a hub of snow-filled fun in Yosemite. Go downhill skiing or snowboarding. Explore Yosemite on cross country skis or snowshoes, or let your inner child shine on the tubing hill. When you rent one of the Yosemite cabins managed by The Redwoods In Yosemite, you’re only roughly 40 minutes (one-way) from countless days of fun at Badger Pass. Let’s explore...
With the Wawona Hotel closing for an indeterminate period starting December 2, 2024, many people will worry that getting Yosemite lodging inside the park will be a little bit harder. Fortunately, there are still many fantastic lodging opportunities inside Yosemite, including some we think are even better than staying in a hotel! Why is Wawona Hotel closing? You know how sometimes you start a home repair project and then when...
On October 1, 1890, the U.S. Congress created Yosemite National Park, making it the 3rd National Park in the U.S. As we celebrate the birthday of one of the country’s most popular and recognizable national parks, it’s worth remembering that the park created in 1890 was substantially different than the park we think of today. The National Park Builds on the Yosemite Grant of 1864 By 1890 the iconic Yosemite...
True to the phrase “Half the Park is After Dark”, Yosemite is a delightful place for stargazing. Between the high elevation and minimal light pollution, thousands of twinkling lights are on display every clear night, and the Milky Way earns its name with its dense collection of stars that flow together across the sky. Keep reading to discover the best stargazing spots in Yosemite, when to go, what to bring,...
Psst! Are you looking for a quiet, back-to-nature visit to Yosemite National Park during an ideal time to visit the park, but without many people? Lean in – we’re about to share a surprising secret. Visit in the second half of August. Yes, you read that right. Here’s why. Traditionally, Labor Day marks the end of peak summer visitation as kids return to school. However, schools are starting earlier than...
The Yosemite Badger Pass Ski and Snowboard Area is located 17.6 miles (about 30 min. drive one way) from Wawona inside Yosemite National Park. Conditions permitting, it is open from mid-December through mid-March, and brings many visitors to visit and test out its slopes each year. With an elevation difference of 7,200-8,000 feet, and a vertical drop of 800 ft, it offers 88 acres of groomed ski area, 10 ski runs, and...
Yosemite National Park abounds in natural beauty and opportunities for adventure and discovery in a relatively safe, welcoming environment. This makes it an ideal destination for solo female travel. Yosemite National Park has World-Famous Scenery Yosemite’s iconic landscapes are famous the world over – from the dizzying heights of cliffs like El Capitan to the roar of spring waterfalls or the unique façade of Half Dome rising up over Yosemite...
