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Enter February 15 through August 31, 2023

Avoid getting lost on remote dirt roads and gorgeous trails when you use Gaia GPS.

Yosemite has many wild waterfalls, rivers and streams, causing visitors who are unprepared and don't heed the posted warning signs to get into trouble.

During your Yosemite vacation, you would be very lucky indeed to get a chance to see wild bighorn sheep up close and personal. But even catching a glimpse of these majestic mammals from afar can be a thrill.

With a wide range of elevations, Yosemite National Park offers a completely different visual experience in the fall than any other season.

Yosemite’s most popular path, Mist Trail, deserves every bit of attention it gets. This spectacular, rainbow-streaked trail skirts 317-foot Vernal Fall and 594-foot Nevada Fall and extends to Little Yosemite Valley.

The valley has an iconic rock formation called Kolana Rock, and Wapama Falls which flows year-round, yet relatively few people visit this area of the park.

Experience the best of Yosemite while traveling sustainably by eating locally grown food, staying at eco-friendly lodges and hiking on gorgeous trails.

Stay cool in summer at these water hot spots.

Wildland Trekking founders explain why they teach their travelers to reduce their impact while exploring national parks.

Yosemite ranger Shelton Johnson brings to life the stories of the Black soldiers who served as the park’s first rangers.

Listen to an entertaining guide that automatically tells you stories about where you are while you drive.

Go on an unforgettable hiking, snowshoeing or ski vacation.

The American Galapagos

Not far from the giants of Silicon Valley sits a quaint town named Gilroy where you can drive to friendly boutique wineries, explore a gorgeous children’s theme park and dine in the what is known as the “Garlic Capital of the World.” 

Top off your Yosemite vacation by listening to a ranger chat about wild black bears, or joining a guided photography walk or snowshoe trip.

Off-the-beaten-path lodging in Yosemite National Park

Experience the beauty of the giant sequoias.

Run the rivers near Yosemite National Park

One of the oldest lakes in North America

Students in the 4th grade can get a free annual entry pass for their family to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.

Get better acquainted with artistic legacy during your Yosemite vacation by visiting the Ansel Adams Gallery and galleries of basket making and painting.

Pull back the curtains of history from the Miwok people to the establishment of the national park.

New to night sky and Milky Way photography? Start with these concepts to get started on the right foot.

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

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

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

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Modern lodging in a rustic setting.

Looking to take a deep breath and disconnect?

For the most part, pets are not allowed on any trails, minus these few exceptions. Dog food must be stored in bear proof containers.

State Route 120 in Northern California is about 206 miles long. Let’s take a journey along this historic road, from west to east.

Experience the Wild West, drink Sarsaparilla and take a stagecoach ride.

Do you know where you're going?

The famous prison outside of San Francisco

Sip local wine, explore a mission and stroll on a secluded beach.

Find natural attractions, visitor centers and incredible museums, along with hotels, campgrounds and restaurants.

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Visitors to Yosemite can drive on roads throughout the park. However, we encourage you to use shuttle buses, where available. Also, some roads are closed at certain times of the year.

Yosemite National Park is located in central California with unique Sierra Nevada gateway towns surrounding it. The park has five main entrances.