In Yosemite Mariposa County, the winter season is a time of accentuated beauty, peace and serenity, punctuated with winter activities like skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding.
- Affordable Awe: Yosemite Lodging on a BudgetYosemite 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.Read More
- Gateway Motels Geared for Yosemite GetawaysCampgrounds full, Valley hotels booked? No worries! Yosemite Mariposa County is always open for a spontaneous bout of road trip fever. Yosemite National Park is ringed by “gateway communities,” golden […]Read More
- Beyond Firefall: More Things To Do In Yosemite This FebruaryThe alpine alchemy that is the natural Yosemite Firefall has captured visitors’ imaginations from across the globe. Indeed, having the interplay of snowmelt, weather conditions and the angle of the […]Read More
- Cozy Up To Winter In Yosemite Mariposa CountyOn the face of it, winter in the wilderness can feel a bit daunting. Images of sled dogs and frozen waterfalls come to mind, or that crazy friend who always […]Read More
- The Best Places to Stay for Yosemite’s FirefallChasing Yosemite’s natural Firefall is an annual rite of February when the perfect alignment of clear Sierra sky, luminous sunset light, and ample water flow gives Horsetail Fall a molten […]Read More
- The Quiet Window: Yosemite Between Thanksgiving and ChristmasAs sure as the sun rises over the eastern Sierra, Yosemite shines as one of America’s most popular national parks. From the bounce of spring when Yosemite Valley waterfalls welcome […]Read More
- The Coolest View: Winter Stargazing in Yosemite MariposaYosemite Mariposa boasts one particular activity that literally outshines the rest: winter stargazing.Read More
- Yosemite Firefall 2025 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
- Experience Yosemite SKi Lessons at Badger PassIf you are looking for an easy going, affordable and uniquely located ski and snowboard mountain, look no further. Badger Pass Ski Area is the ultimate winter destination for an unforgettable time. Bring the whole family and friends to enjoy playing in the snow because this spot is not only novice friendly - it offers a range of activities to accommodate everyone.Read More
- Yosemite Winter HikesJust because its winter doesn’t mean you can’t explore the breath-taking scenery at Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.Read More