Winter

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.

Winter 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.

Yosemite 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.

Yosemite'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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a romantic winter getaway for two in Yosemite Mariposa County. Couples love building memories together in this magical setting.