10 Ways to Find Magic in Your Winter Visit to Yosemite Yosemite’s winters are simply enchanting – a breath of clean crisp air and soaring granite cliffs decorated in snow. Take advantage of this extraordinary season in Yosemite with some of our favorite winter activities. Here are some of the best reasons to make plans for a magical snowy getaway in Yosemite this winter. 1. Ski/Snowboard at Badger Pass...
Yosemite’s scenery is especially stunning during the winter months. You’ll find a halo of snow along the high peaks and clinging to ledges along the famous cliffs. The park is open, and in one of its most-quiet and majestic seasons. Even if you’ve visited before in another season, you’ll find winter in Yosemite to be a unique and magical experience. On most days, getting around in winter is easy enough...
In January, Yosemite sleeps under a blanket of snow. A feeling of quiet settles over the landscape, making it easy to find quiet spaces where you can pause and reflect on the year, either solo or in the company of those closest to you. There is plenty to keep you busy during the days, and the long winter nights mean that it is more important than ever to have some...
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...
Grab your camera, and hiking boots, wax your skis, and get ready for a magical visit to Yosemite in December. December is a great month for visiting Yosemite National park. If you’ve already managed a visit to Yosemite during the winter months, you know the special charm of a snow-covered landscape, beautiful enough when it was bare, now decorated in a soft blanket of white to heighten the grandeur. December...
There is still time! November is a grand time to visit Yosemite National Park. Crisp mornings and cool evenings, sunny days, chromatic views, and the chance of first snow all paint your next perfect travel picture. It is the least crowded time to visit the park, which means quieter and more intimate outdoor adventures. Plus, you can catch a last glimpse of Glacier Point, Tuolumne Meadows and Mariposa Grove...
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,...
Visiting Yosemite in October is like getting the backstage pass to a sold-out concert where you can hang out with the band after the big show. It’s more relaxed, quieter, and more intimate. The stadium show is over, the masses have gone home and it’s just you and Yosemite, hanging out and getting to know each other a little better. Let us give you the backstage tour to set you...
