Yosemite National Park
The winter of Yosemite brings snow, frozen waterfalls and lots of family fun. Ice skating under the shadow of Half Dome is an experience not to miss.
Christmas and the many winter holidays can be celebrated on the ski slopes of Badger Pass, walking or cross-country skiing on the open meadows or basking in the warm firelight of the Ahwahnee Hotel Lobby.
Several Yosemite Hotels and local Resorts offer special winter and holiday activities and are highlighted in the list below. Most hotel reservations fill very quickly during the holiday season with most valley lodging having been booked a year in advance. If reservations are not to be found, a day trip to the Valley floor is still worth the beautiful drive, but carry snow tire chains no matter the weather!
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Set in the heart of Yosemite Valley, this historic hotel decorates the large lobby with large gingerbread houses and a beautiful tree. With the large firepl...
Winter activities abound at the Tenaya Lodge. November 26 is the big kick off day with live entertainment, photos with Santa, and the Christmas tree lightin...
Join the Evergreen Lodge for fun family activities during CHRISTMAS WEEK from Fri, Dec 16th - Mon, Dec 26th. The trimmings of an Old World lodge with the c...
Non-guests of the Ahwahnee are welcomed into it's lobby, gift shop and very large 2 story high lobby rooms flanked with immense fireplaces and comfortable ch...
Teach your kids to ski and snowboard in Yosemite at this, CA's first established ski area. 10 runs and 5 lifts are available with a mix of beginner, interme...
The 1/4 mile trail to the base of Bridalveil Fall is open year round and provides a spectacular view.
The 0.5 mile round trip trail to the base of Bridalveil Fall is a quick jaunt along a paved path. Strollers will be easy to push until the final, very steep...
This meadow is framed by the towering El Capitan cliff and the quiet Merced River flowing through the valley. The narrow and winding trail through the meado...
Outside of the Nature Center at Happy Isles is a crisscrossing of trails and meanders through the woods and little islands along the Merced River. Several b...
Make this your first stop on your way into Yosemite when traveling on Hwy 41 from Fresno. After you drive through the long tunnel there will be a pull out o...
Make this your second stop into Yosemite Valley. It's not easy to get to this location once you are further into the valley because of the one-way loop driv...
This falls is easily accessed from a 1/2 mile paved trail that starts near Yosemite Lodge. Park your car for the day in one of the many lots and take the sh...
Open year round. Max RV length is 35 ft. Reservations required between March 15- Nov 30. Daily fee of $20. Located in Yosemite Valley. Elevation 4000'. ...
Open between April and October. Max RV length is 40 feet. Reservations required. Daily fee $20. Located in Yosemite Valley. Elevation 4000'. Handicap c...
Open April to November. Max RV length is 40 feet. Reservations required. Daily fee $20. Located in Yosemite Valley. Elevation 4,000'. Handicap and grou...
