5 Tips to Get the Most from Your Visit to Yosemite this Summer

Yosemite Mariposa County is one of California’s ultimate family-friendly destinations.  It’s the right mix of activities, amenities, and outdoor recreation to create post-able memories, and all the while being easy for parents to navigate with kids in tow. With summer break peeking over the horizon, it’s natural to start thinking about your high season vacation plans.  Why not make the most of Yosemite’s pre-summer glow and bring the family up in May?

Snow trip!  Words that can brighten up any gloomy winter day.  When the weather’s stormy at home, there’s a good chance that snowflakes are dancing through the trees in Yosemite Mariposa County.  Ski, snowboard, sled, snowshoe, skate – there are so many ways to play in the snow and create cool family memories.

The Yosemite Firefall has evolved into such a celebrated phenomenon that it’s easy to become mesmerized by its luminous charms.  Add to the equation a multi-day visit to surrounding Yosemite […]

Bringing the kids to Yosemite is without a doubt reel-worthy, but three generations exploring its labyrinth of granite and booming waterfalls? The stuff of family legend. A treasure trove of […]

We all like a good surprise now and again: interesting encounters we didn’t expect; intriguing tales of forgotten history; well-preserved ghost towns along winding backroads. Indeed, Yosemite Mariposa County is […]

Whether pitching your tent in a forest clearing or unpacking your suitcase in a comfy hotel, arriving in Northern Yosemite always feels like a mountain homecoming. The scent of pine […]

Yosemite Mariposa County is a place where scenic majesty and personal wellness meet in soul-stirring ways. With inspiring landmarks and pro wellness providers as your guides, Yosemite sends spirits soaring at the confluence of wellness and outdoor recreation. 

From jagged peaks to smooth granite domes, and raucous waterfalls to peaceful valleys, these stunning features spark the imaginations of even the most experienced travelers.  Yet with great beauty comes great…popularity.  And let’s face it — sometimes we just need a little more room to roam.

What can you do in Yosemite after 2 pm? A lot. Check out our 3-day suggested itinerary for an after-2pm visit to Yosemite National Park.

Spring bursts with things to do and see. Trying to fit flowers, waterfalls and all manner of fun into just four days? Here’s a 4-day itinerary that includes all the must-do spring fun in Yosemite Mariposa County.

Winter’s got a lot going on in Yosemite Mariposa County, and it’s within easy reach.  To help inspire your winter getaway, we’ve put together a three-day, two-night budget itinerary that delivers peals of joyful glee from families as well as adventure-loving groups of friends.

Yosemite Mariposa County is a holiday escape that promises to warm your hearts and reignite that sense of wonder we all hold dear.