When To Visit

Looking to get into Yosemite without a reservation? Don't worry. Here are a handful of easy options for enjoying the park reservation-free without having to get up early to beat the peak-hour time limit.

Combine your holiday shopping with a trip to Yosemite Mariposa County! Discover a variety of fresh finds for extraordinary gift-giving and abundant gift-ideas.

A visit during the quieter seasons in Yosemite Mariposa County reveals a wealth of exceptional sights not available to your average summer visitor. Let us invite you to discover all that the autumn, winter and spring seasons have to offer.

Fall foliage abounds in Yosemite Mariposa County. Take a look at where to find the best autumn color in the high country, at mid-elevations like Yosemite Valley, and in the rich rolling foothills of Yosemite's gold country.

Get outta town for Mother's Day with fabulous mom-centric delights. Discover fresh air, fresh scenery, and fresh food at one of the delicious local restaurants. Take time to recharge with a refreshing spa treatment and some retail-therapy. Thanks, Mom, for everything you do.

What's exciting about spring in Yosemite Mariposa County? Come experience the best show spring has to offer. From waterfalls to wildlife as well as rich history and scrumptious dining, you'll find it here.

Fewer people, beautiful scenery and the locals are out to play. Why the winter time is the best time to spot wildlife in Yosemite Mariposa County.

From ice-crusted waterfalls to iconic rock formations hugged by clouds, from rolling green ranch land dotted with galloping horses to an unusual winter phenomenon known as the Yosemite Firefall, there are no shortage of things to photograph in Yosemite in winter.

Yosemite Mariposa County has a rich diversity of wildflowers. Flowers begin to bloom in the foothills starting in March and continue to blossom into August at higher elevations. Find out how to experience a touch of spring beauty.

The rolling foothills radiate a vibrant green as billowing cumulus clouds roll through deep blue skies. This lush winter landscape provides the animals — and those who come to see them — room to roam in a peaceful Gold Country paradise where the historic legacy of precious metals is matched only by today’s precious wildlife.