Yosemite Park: A Vacation to Remember!

Every year, millions of visitors from around the world flock to California to spend their summer vacation in Yosemite National Park.  Located in the heart of California, Yosemite National Park is easily accessible via highway or via Fresno International Airport, which lies a mere 61 miles from the south gate of the park.  While Yosemite is a popular destination year round, summers in Yosemite are especially appealing to travelers, coaxing more than three-million tourists annually.


With Yosemite's myriad of activities and attractions it is easy for everyone in the family to find something fun to do.  Each summer, dozens of campgrounds in the park are reserved months in advance, as tourists seek to take advantage of the natural beauty while on vacation in Yosemite.

Hiking is a popular reason that people often choose to take their vacation in Yosemite.  There are endless miles of hiking trails within the park which showcase it's natural beauty. Yosemite also has also become one of the most popular destinations in North America for it's rock climbing possibilities, and world famous El Capitan is a rock climbers dream come true.   If photography is your thing, there are seemingly endless, beautifully composed scenes just waiting to be captured on film.


Though the summer season is the most popular, it is not the only time to take a vacation in Yosemite. Winter can provide a much less crowded yet equally as appealing experience in the park.  .  Most hotels in Yosemite are open through the winter, and some offer special events, such as the Bracebridge Dinner, Vintner's Holidays, and Chef's Holidays at the Ahwahnee Hotel.  In addition to these special events, visitors can also test their skills on the ski hill at Badger Pass during a winter vacation in Yosemite.   Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular as well on the trails near the Tenaya Lodge, where there is also an ice skating rink for visitors to enjoy.  Those who are blessed to have experienced a vacation in Yosemite during each season of the year, will probably find it hard to decide what season is Yosemite’s most beautiful and enjoyable.


Whether guests choose to take their vacation in Yosemite National Park during the summer or winter season, one thing is for sure:  there are endless ways to enjoy this beautiful park!

To learn more about the lodging and activity options available for your vacation in Yosemite Park visit NationalParkReservations.com or call 866-875-8456.