Each season in Yosemite has something unique to offer. These articles give an overview across seasons to help people plan when to visit, or why they might want to return in a different season.
- Mariposa Butterfly Festival Takes WingBring 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!Read More
- Yosemite 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
- Yosemite 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
- Yosemite 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
- Dream Come True: Yosemite Holiday Date-AwayFrom late November right up to that New Year’s Eve kiss and beyond, this is the perfect hideaway for an inspiring Sierra winter retreat. Bundle up with your passion partner and experience all the seasonal romance (and recreation) that Yosemite Mariposa County has to offer.Read More
- Snowshoeing Yosemite National Park: Winter Adventure AfootSnowshoeing Yosemite allows intrepid excursionists and frolicking families alike to venture off-the-beaten-path, enjoy some invigorating exercise and, most importantly, get inspired during the Park’s least visited season.Read More
- Visiting Yosemite in Winter: Top Travel TipsVisiting Yosemite in Winter If you have never visited Yosemite in the winter season then you are missing out on one of the most beautiful times to see the park. […]Read More
- Frosty Fun with Kids in Yosemite Mariposa CountyIt’s a universal truth: kids love to play in the snow. And, when adults play with kids playing in the snow, something magical happens: we become kids once again.Read More
- 10 Reasons to Visit Yosemite Mariposa County During the HolidaysFor a couple's escape or a large family gathering, the welcoming spirit of Yosemite Mariposa awaits with arms opened wide. Here are 10 reasons that will make your holiday celebration an unforgettable time.Read More
- Peak Reboot: Winter Breakers Discover Yosemite Mariposa CountyWinter breakers in Yosemite Mariposa are choice-positive when it comes to outdoor activities. From skiing & snowboarding to hiking and mountain biking, this “tweener” season rewards the agility of a Sierra Nevada red fox as it delivers heart-pumping receipts for those who accept the challenge.Read More