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.
- Winter Wildlife in Yosemite Mariposa County’s Gold CountryThe 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.Read More
- Top 5 Romantic Winter Getaway Ideas in Yosemite Mariposa CountyEnjoy a romantic winter getaway for two in Yosemite Mariposa County. Couples love building memories together in this magical setting.Read More
- Goat Meadow Snow Play Area Near YosemiteGrab a sled, or just a warm coat and enjoy some snow sliding fun at Goat Meadow Snow Play Area. Just outside Yosemite on Highway 41, this is an excellent area for sledding, snow angels, XC skiing, snowshoeing and more.Read More
- Yosemite Mariposa Winter VacationsWhether your preference lean toward the simplicity of staying close to the out of doors, or you're looking for a winter lodging basecamp with all the amenities, Yosemite Mariposa County has something to delight you this winter season.Read More
- New Year, New Resolutions: Wild Wellness in Yosemite Mariposa CountyTake a win-win approach to making your resolutions come true. Take your best self higher to resolution-ready Yosemite Mariposa County, where outdoor-active health and wellness come with the territory.Read More
- Yosemite Frazil IcePrepare for a magical Yosemite winter phenomenon - Frazil Ice! Learn all about what it is, and where you can see it right here.Read More
- Yosemite Cross Country SkiingCross country skiing on winter’s blanket of snow is one of the best ways to explore the Yosemite high country during the winter. Explore what's possible.Read More
- Escape the Pre-Holiday Madness to Yosemite Mariposa CountyYou can skip the pre-holiday madness of highly populated cities for some fun and wrap up the year in a more positive and serene way – a trip to Yosemite Mariposa County will salvage the year we’re all ready to forget! Here are six reasons that you should get to Mariposa County to escape the pre-holiday madness of coastal cities.Read More
- The Gold Country Makes a Winter or Holiday Getaway EasyThe elevations of foothill towns like Mariposa, Catheys Valley and Coulterville means the family can have a safe, relaxed and easy holiday experience without the snowpack of the High Sierra. Plus, Yosemite Valley is just a short drive away on the low-elevation Highway 140, historically referred to as the “All-Weather Highway”.Read More
- A Snowy Weekend Getaway or Holiday Awaits in the High SierraA High Sierra Holiday is just the escape your family needs this holiday season after a long and hectic year.Read More