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

Run the rivers near Yosemite National Park

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

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

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.

Trade the coastal vistas of Highway 101 for a scenic side trip to explore the Santa Ynez Valley.

Modern lodging in a rustic setting.

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.

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

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.

Bass Lake is full of lakeside fun, beautiful cabins and the best burger ever.

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

Classic hotel near Yosemite National Park's South Entrance

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

5 best-kept secrets on the way to Yosemite.

Between a rock and a hard place.