When To Visit

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.

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

Yosemite’s gatherings, celebrations and revelries bring locals and visitors together in a high-spirited way that’s hard to beat.  From fairs and fests to voluntourism and vibing with live music, September Yosemite events are guaranteed to knock it out of the Park.

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!

Don’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.

From 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. 

Snowshoeing 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.

Visiting 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. […]

It’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.

For 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.