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When To Visit

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.

  • Cross Country Skiing to Glacier Point
    It’s winter in Yosemite Valley. The crowds are gone, the roads are empty, and a fresh layer of snow covers the ground. Pine trees and meadows are cloaked in white. […]
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    Half Dome Cross Country
  • Visiting Yosemite in Winter: Top Travel Tips
    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. […]
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    Yosemite winter scene with El Cap and Bridalveil Fall
  • The Ahwahnee Hotel’s Signature Food and Wine Events
    Food and Wine Events at the Park’s Historic Lodge, The Ahwahnee Hotel Each fall and winter, Yosemite National Park presents three unique food & wine events at the park’s historic […]
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