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Sea kayak to a wildlife refuge, hike to the world’s tallest trees and eat incredibly fresh seafood in Crescent City.

Winter is a beautiful time to explore the park and gateway towns. With fewer visitors, you can find peace in this winter wonderland, and also adventure without lines.

Journey through the rich history beyond “The Rock’s” prison bars.

With three incredible lodges to choose from, First Light Resorts offers a memorable stay surrounded in nature right next to Yosemite.

Whatever your soaking style—primitive or pampered—wind down in one of these pools

Enter August 15 - September 30, 2024.

Make the most of your road trip with a stop at one of these wild yet little known destinations.

From an incredible natural setting to gorgeous cottages and fine dining, this property has it all.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan an affordable vacation to Yosemite without sacrificing fun.

Stay in a safari-inspired tent 10 minutes from the park entrance.

Get away from the crowds and discover the American Galapagos off California’s central coast.

Follow this route from the lights of Las Vegas to the Eastern Sierra plus three national parks, finding superlatives along the way. These lowest, hottest, oldest and tallest places are waiting to be discovered.

Explore San Francisco before heading inland to sample Northern California’s amazing food and wines on this epic adventure en route to Yosemite.

Tap into California’s golden state of mind on this glittering road trip.

Discover the hidden gems of California’s beautiful—and sometimes rugged—central coast.

Go whitewater rafting near Yosemite National Park

From river floats and rock climbing in summer to snowshoeing and ice skating in winter, Yosemite offers incredible year round experiences.

From the hottest place on Earth to the world’s oldest living organism, check out these stops in Inyo County along Highway 395.

From world-class rock climbing to the oldest living organism on Earth, this Eastern Sierra town is the perfect place to start your Yosemite road trip.

Explore deep into the Sierra Nevada with the newest gorgeous coffee table book from National Geographic.

See and interact with animals from around the world in natural habitats at this award-winning zoo.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere, award-winning wineries, wide open spaces and delicious dishes, Gilroy invites visitors to slow down and sample all the local offerings.

Find amazing food, uncrowded beaches and great hiking near the only two marinas that offer passage to Channel Islands National Park.

See the gorgeous city from the palm tree-lined beaches, enjoy tasting your way around downtown or get a bird’s eye view of the area from Lizard’s Mouth Rock.

Discover the many hidden gems of Tuolumne County.

Photograph sequoias and redwoods, the world's biggest trees, in California national parks like Sequoia, Redwood and Yosemite.

Feel like you’ve entered a time machine on a steam train ride with the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad.

Escape to this quaint coastal community for a slower pace of life.

Modern lodging in a rustic setting.

Don't miss these iconic things to do in Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite national parks.

Where the best views are plus road-trip-readiness tips.

From the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere at Badwater Basin, to the top of Telescope Peak, this park enfolds an incredible variety of landscapes.

Thanks to the area’s rich gold rush past, both the park and surrounding region are home to historic hotels that will make your trip one you’ll never forget.

In 1999, the Yosemite community was shocked when a serial killer struck their peaceful national park.

From rocket launches to uncrowded beaches and a beautiful, historic mission, this is your perfect destination.

From bird-filled wetlands to local wine and diverse cuisine, Elk Grove is a great stop on the way to Yosemite.

Just about every bend in Tioga Road reveals another awesome view, but here are 3 you won't want to miss on the eastern section at Tioga Pass.

It’s just a few miles from Yosemite’s famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias full of the world’s largest single trees. But you’ll feel worlds away from everything at Tenaya at Yosemite.

Commemorate your favorite national park vacation with beautiful hand-illustrated maps of locations like Yosemite, Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain.