General Travel Tips

The best holiday getaways bring family and friends together in places that honor the occasion. With breathtaking scenery and larger-than-life natural landmarks, the Yosemite Mariposa region sets the stage for epic Thanksgiving vacations.

dog-friendly accommodations can be found throughout Yosemite Mariposa County.  Whether you and your sidekick want to walk a pet-approved trail in Yosemite Valley, play fetch in Lake McClure or explore the surrounding National Forests, there’s a pup paradise waiting just around the next turn.

From adopting a zen attitude to using regional maps and exploring outside of peak seasons, here are 10 tips & tricks for visiting Yosemite.

Mediating both the threat and promise of fire in Yosemite Mariposa County is naturally a “hot” topic as wildfires continue to happen with more regularity and intensity year to year. Most uncontrolled wildfires in California are accidental, and there are measures we all can take to reduce their risk.

Within Yosemite’s hotel category, resorts stand out.  Webster’s defines a resort as “a place designed to provide recreation, entertainment, and accommodation, especially to vacationers.”  Yosemite Mariposa County has you covered, both inside the Park and across its charming gateway towns.  Here’s the line-up of Yosemite’s “elevated” resort accommodations, organized by region. 

Discover a multitude of fun family events and festivals in Mariposa County. These county celebrations provide extra interest and entertainment in a county filled with things to see and do. Whether you enter the howling competition at the Coyote Festival or help clean up trash at Yosemite's Facelift, you'll be glad you did.

Treat yourself to luxury hotels and cabins in Yosemite Mariposa County - lodging options to match the majesty of the mountains.

Try this triangle tasting tour itinerary for delicious drinks. You'll find wineries, breweries, and coffee makers in Yosemite Mariposa County that are second to none.

Exactly who benefits from midweek travel is just as notable. Indeed, retirees have long taken advantage of these midweek dividends, but in Yosemite the experience opens up wide to other groups well. From college friends to families on break, remote workers, and kid-free couples who want to explore the spa menu at their luxe hotel, the peace and quiet of midweek travel to Yosemite is sure to pad your pocketbook and soothe your soul.

Bring the family out for a celebration of butterflies at the annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival. Kids of all ages enjoy the parade, music, delicious food and the much-anticipated butterfly release. New this year - a classic car and truck show with categories like "My daddy would be proud". Hope we'll see you there!