General Travel Tips

Nestled among a forested mountain setting dusted with snow, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a picture perfect holiday getaway complete with all the makings for magical seasonal fun. This AAA Four-Diamond Yosemite winter wonder lodge delights visitors with festive décor and a range of activities from epic gingerbread house decorating sessions, to twirling around an outdoor ice rink next to a crackling fire, ensuring that ever every visit is truly wrapped up with a bow.

Yosemite Mariposa County offers year-round recreation across a quartet of seasons, each with signature activities and attractions.  All across this county of nearly 1,500 square miles, weather microclimates forged by elevation and topography further define seasonal theme and variation.

Plan your Yosemite summer getaway with tips on exploring Hetch Hetchy, Yosemite Valley, Tioga Road, and relaxing by the Merced River.Catch these must-know tips to make the most of your time in Yosemite.

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Hidden gem…diamond in the rough…best-kept secret…the list of superlatives is long when describing destinations off the beaten path. These spots provide a sense of discovery laced with adventure, not to […]

Measuring up at 1,200 square miles with an elevation range of 11,000 feet, Yosemite National Park would seem impossible to visit in a single day. Indeed, adopting a slow travel […]

Yosemite is a standout example of our national park system, which author and environmentalist Wallace Stegner deemed “…the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic.” But with rising travel costs, preserving an “affordability for all” ideal can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways to make your trip to Yosemite surprisingly affordable. Here are three budget-friendly travel levels to prove it.

Every April, nature lovers and conservationists come together to celebrate Earth Day, a global movement dedicated to protecting our planet. In Yosemite Mariposa County, where towering granite cliffs, rushing waterfalls, […]

Chasing Yosemite’s natural Firefall is an annual rite of February when the perfect alignment of clear Sierra sky, luminous sunset light, and ample water flow gives Horsetail Fall a molten […]

Across the globe there are indeed some impressive gates. Some are known for their architecture, while others are entryways to what’s beyond.  San Francisco’s Golden Gate comes to mind, or […]