Yosemite Stories
- March 16, 2024Yosemite Glamping SItesTry glamping in Yosemite Mariposa County! With a wide array of options ranging from rustic to refined, you’ll find lodging that’s both comfortable & close to nature.Read More
- February 29, 2024Yosemite Snow Chains Information and Winter Chain ControlsDon’t let the possibility of winter driving conditions keep you from enjoying Yosemite National Park in one of its most beautiful seasons. Many locals consider winter their favorite Yosemite season, and if you make the journey, you’ll see why.Read More
- February 29, 2024Responsible Travel to Yosemite Mariposa County: 5 Dos & Don’tsWe all love Yosemite, but we also don’t want to love it to death. Here are some tips for a lower-impact visit to our favorite place.Read More
- February 20, 2024Nature-Led: Yosemite Guided Tours & ExperiencesDiscover the richness of a guided tour to get the most out of visiting Yosemite Mariposa County. From backpacking to bus tours, fishing to rock climbing. Find the perfect tour for you.Read More
- January 25, 2024Five Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Yosemite Mariposa CountyYosemite Mariposa County is a place where a childish sense of awe takes hold, even of adults and where kid-friendly activities abound.Read More
- January 23, 2024Mariposa: Base Camp for Yosemite LodgingMariposa buzzes with Gold Rush glitter, great lodging, dining and access to 1500 square miles of world-class recreation. Find the best places to stay.Read More
- January 08, 2024Hello, Glacier Point: The Original Yosemite FirefallFor almost a century, the Glacier Point Firefall delighted Yosemite visitors. Now the natural “firefall” at Horsetail Falls takes the stage each year in February.Read More
- January 03, 2024The Secret Ingredient: Yosemite Dining RevealedWhether you’re capping off a day of sightseeing in Yosemite Valley or emerging from a High Country trail, shopping the charming main street of downtown Mariposa or, simply need a break from your camp stove, there’s nothing like sitting down to a well-prepared meal. And with a wide selection of comfortable accommodations nearby, pairing a delicious dish with a good night’s sleep makes your visit a tasty — and restful — escape.Read More
- January 03, 2024Yosemite Firefall 2024 GuideYosemite’s natural firefall at Horsetail Fall draws hundreds of photographers for a few weeks in February when the setting sun lights Horsetail Fall and turns the water a brilliant molten orange, reminiscent of the Glacier Point firefall.Read More
- December 30, 2023Wild Winter Days of Yosemite YesteryearDid you know that Yosemite once had dreams of hosting the Winter Olympics? Read more to find out how Yosemite has grown into a must-visit four-season destination with winter activities galore in a spectacular setting.Read More
- December 17, 2023Yosemite New Year’s Eve 2024 GuideReady for a New Year’s celebration that you’ll remember for a lifetime? Get out and greet a new year full of epic adventure in the epic landscape of Yosemite Mariposa County.Read More
- December 12, 2023A Shimmering White Altar: Winter Weddings in YosemiteGetting married in Yosemite’s winter embrace is the stuff of fairytales. Imagine a natural altar where snow-kissed peaks soar, branches of ancient sequoia trees protect, and vows echo off 3,000-foot shimmering granite walls. Indeed, there is nothing more romantic than a winter wedding in Yosemite.Read More