When To Visit

When the first blanket of snow covers Sierra peaks and snowflakes tumble through the trees, the holidays are here.  Above and below the snowline, Yosemite Mariposa County lights up with a festive glow.

As 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 […]

Yosemite Mariposa boasts one particular activity that literally outshines the rest: winter stargazing.

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.

If 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.

Just because its winter doesn’t mean you can’t explore the breath-taking scenery at Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County.

The best holiday getaways bring family and friends together in places that honor the occasion. With breathtaking scenery and larger-than-life natural landmarks, the Yosemite Mariposa region sets the stage for epic Thanksgiving vacations.

A highway-adjacent hamlet just west of Yosemite National Park’s famed Arch Rock entrance, El Portal offers much more than meets the eye.

From adopting a zen attitude to using regional maps and exploring outside of peak seasons, here are 10 tips & tricks for visiting Yosemite.

Yosemite’s gatherings, celebrations and revelries bring locals and visitors together in a high-spirited way that’s hard to beat.  From fairs and fests to voluntourism and vibing with live music, September Yosemite events are guaranteed to knock it out of the Park.