Why Your Next Vacation Should Be in Yosemite National Park

The lure of a vacation in Yosemite National Park attracts millions of visitors to central California every year.  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.


A vacation in Yosemite holds something for everyone.  Each summer, dozens of campgrounds in the park are reserved months in advance, as tourists seek to take advantage of the natural splendor 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 one of the best reputations 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, 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.  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.  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.