Things to See

Yosemite Mariposa County is buzzing in 2026 with new adventures and milestone celebrations. From YExplore Yosemite Adventures’ 20th anniversary hikes to Yosemite Boulder Farm’s new lodging and 1850 Distillery’s first sips, there’s plenty to explore. Photo feature of John DeGrazio with YExplore Yosemite Adventures, celebrating two decades of unforgettable Yosemite experiences.

Yosemite'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.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn in Yosemite, where Yosemite fall colors light up the landscape. Explore scenic drives, leaf peeping trails, and golden meadows perfect for California leaf peeping adventures in one of the state's most iconic parks. Plan your trip today!

Seasons come and go in Yosemite Mariposa County, each offering signature things to do and a variety of regions to discover.  Autumn is one of the most distinctive seasons, warm and inviting in hue and humor before stormy winter weather rolls over the horizon.

With authentic California history, monumental topography, and four-season outdoor recreation, Yosemite Mariposa County is one of a kind.  This celebrated region of golden gateway towns flanking Yosemite National Park offers […]

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.

From snow-capped peaks to waterfall-lush valleys, the topography of the Sierra is a sight to behold. John Muir put a bow on it when he wrote: “Nature’s peace will flow […]

How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!To behold this alone is worth the pains of any excursion a thousand times over.— John Muir, The Mountains of California (1894) […]