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.
- El Portal, CA: Yosemite’s Western GatewayA highway-adjacent hamlet just west of Yosemite National Park’s famed Arch Rock entrance, El Portal offers much more than meets the eye.Read More
- Yosemite Snow Chains Information and Winter Chain ControlsDon’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.Read More
- Yosemite Firefall 2024 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
- Snowshoeing Yosemite National Park: Winter Adventure AfootSnowshoeing 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.Read More
- Visiting Yosemite in Winter: Top Travel TipsVisiting 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. […]Read More
- Frosty Fun with Kids in Yosemite Mariposa CountyIt’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.Read More
- 10 Reasons to Visit Yosemite Mariposa County During the HolidaysFor 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.Read More
- Peak Reboot: Winter Breakers Discover Yosemite Mariposa CountyWinter breakers in Yosemite Mariposa are choice-positive when it comes to outdoor activities. From skiing & snowboarding to hiking and mountain biking, this “tweener” season rewards the agility of a Sierra Nevada red fox as it delivers heart-pumping receipts for those who accept the challenge.Read More
- Yosemite Mariposa County Seasonal Travel PlannerYosemite Mariposa County offers year-round recreation across a quartet of seasons, each with signature activities and attractions. All across this county of nearly 1,500 square miles, weather microclimates forged by elevation and topography further define seasonal theme and variation.Read More
- Visiting Yosemite In The Off-Season: A Devotion To Less CommotionA 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.Read More