Tori Peglar

There are five entrances into Yosemite National Park, and the road to each of them offers unique sights to see along the way.

One of the most incredible views in the park is at the end of Glacier Point Road with the curved tooth of Half Dome prominently in the foreground.

Escape to beautiful Yosemite National Park to spend a romantic weekend, celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or to just spend time together.

You’re headed to Yosemite National Park where more than 800 miles of trails await you for an adventure full of fun, but where should you camp?

A favorite place for hikers, climbers and condor watchers.

Less-traveled Pinnacles National Park, a gorgeous vineyard trail and historic areas await.

Near Yosemite, find a modern resort with a swimming pool, outdoor concerts and gaming.

Stop on your California coast road trip to Yosemite.

A guide to taking the Amtrak San Joaquins train plus the YARTS bus to Yosemite National Park

Experience the West Coast's surf and wine culture in this vibrant beach town between Channel Islands and Yosemite.

Explore the gateway towns to two of California's national parks.

Stay in Modesto, halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco, to be in the center of all the action while enjoying juicy peaches, rolling hills of almond trees and a break from all the noise.

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.

The highest and lowest point in the lower 48.

Forty-five minutes from Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, you can lose the fog and city’s high prices and delve into a vibrant wine, coffee and ice cream scene.

Peel off the California coastal Hwy. 101 to wine country on your way to Yosemite.

After 50 years, the California red-legged frog made famous in Mark Twain’s short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is returning to Yosemite as of 2016.

Classic hotel near Yosemite National Park's South Entrance

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Want to sleep under the stars but prefer to skip sleeping bags, dirt and pit toilets? Try glamping near national parks across America.

Elevate your national park vacation when you and your family spend the night at a glamping camp.

Yosemite is a fantastic place to explore, but don’t get so carried away with the magnificent views that you leave your common sense behind, especially when you are trying to get the ultimate selfie. Every year, people die in Yosemite, often without them fully comprehending the dangers associated with what they were doing.

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

Mariposa is the largest of the three groves inside Yosemite with about 500 mature sequoias.

Skip the parking hassles in Yosemite

Follow our guide by picking what you want to see in Yosemite.

Bring these things along on your Yosemite vacation.

You’ll see more than incredible views. Fascinating animals make their homes in the park. Keep an eye out on the trails and soaring in the skies.

Do a puzzle, read a book, listen to music or create art.

Yosemite's only AAA® Four-Diamond hotel.

Explore the country’s best national parks in style in a camper van, trailer or RV.

Kena Peay shows us that cooking in the outdoors can be easy and wonderfully gourmet.

Stay in canvas tent cabins inside the park.

Yosemite National Park lodging near Yosemite Falls in the Valley.

Next to the Merced River, let yourself be lulled to sleep by the sounds of water from your covered sleeping platform surrounded by three walls.

Vacation Homes in the Park

The ultimate guide to lodging inside Yosemite National Park

At the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, you’ll find country music, craft brews and genuine grub.

Stop in Paso Robles for a fantastic dive into California’s laidback wine and food scene.

Explore this beautiful area near Yosemite for a taste of California culture.