Vacation in Yosemite

Every year, millions of people from all over 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 seem to be the most popular to the widest veriety of people, 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. For the more adventurous types, rock climbing is another popular allure, where climbers can try their skills on more difficult routes such as El Capitan.    If photography is your thing, Yosemite provides countless opportunities to capture natures beauty in her most pscturesque and pristine form.

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.  Many people also fail to realize that Yosemite National Park is home to its very own downhill ski resort.  Badger Pass offers many acres of quality downhill skiing possibilities for the entire family to enjoy.  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.  And just as during the summer season, Yosemite in winter is a photographer’s paradise.

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.

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