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Your Yosemite Adventure

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re planning a trip to Yosemite this fall get excited! Everything you’ll need to entertain you is right in the park so set your Home security systems, book a hotel and get on the road. The wonders of Yosemite await!
Merced Groves – Particularly if you’ve got kids along for the journey, you can’t miss the giant sequoias. They get snowed in pretty early so hit them up first and pack a lunch. Leave early, too, as the traffic can get pretty bad in this section.
Tioga Road – If you’re looking for a scenic road, you can’t do any better than Tioga. It again can get crowded but it’s worth the hasslekeep an eye out for wildlife and some of the more breathtaking views in all of the park.
Rafting – If your family’s up for it, book a rafting trip down the Yosemite Valley. It’s a rush like nothing you’ve experienced and it will bond you as a family – it’s a great way to cap off a long trip to the park but don’t forget to pack for it! You’ll need water shoes!

Explore Yosemite With Bike To Hike Tours

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When it comes to national parks, Yosemite is definitely one special place that displays North America at its best. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of central-eastern California. The Park is known for its landmark natural granite monuments like Half Dome and El Capitan as well as its Bridal Veil Falls, other falls, and Giant Sequoia Tree Forests. Yosemite National Park offers guided “bike to hike” tours that provide adventure and fun for individuals, families and groups.Didn’t catch that? This explains it.

These guided tours are for small groups and guests can customize the tours to include the special sites they especially want to see. The friendly guide will provide historical and natural information about the park and the particular areas in view. The event lasts about two and one half hours total depending on the group and sites included.

People can either bring their own bike or rent one at the park and meet at the time appointed for the tour. The tour begins by riding the bikes to the trailhead or particular park location chosen. The guide will then lead the way on short hikes. Everyone coming on the tour should know how to ride a bicycle.

The 13 Campgrounds of Yosemite National Park

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Planning a visit to beautiful Yosemite National Park in central California will offer the individual many options. While there are a number of hotels/motels in and around the park, one will get the most out of their visit staying in one of their many campgrounds. Yosemite National Park actually has a total of 13 campgrounds available for your stay.

Like with any other type of vacation, remember to book a site in the campground long before embarking on the trip. Out of the 13 campgrounds available for your stay, 7 of those campgrounds require the individual to reserve the spot ahead of time.You can find a quick rundown here One may also want to bring their horses as a means of getting around the area, and slips with horse capabilities are also limited.

The campgrounds offer the ability to park an RV, pitch a tent, have up to 6 horses at the site, and they also have group sites. The group sites allow for up to 30 people in one campsite, although they do not allow for RV’s to be parked in them. The horse sites allow for up to 6 people and 6 horses, but again do not allow for any trailers over 24 feet long.

Celebrate Your Halloween Holiday Yosemite Style

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrate this super-natural holiday at Yosemite National Park; stop by at Halloween weekend for spooky crafts, creepy tales, and night walks galore! On Friday, October 30, meet at the Yosemite National Park Cemetery for a stroll through the gravestones. This event is family-friendly, and you should bring a flashlight with you; the family will listen to tales of the cemetery residents.

On October 31, a trail of glowing pumpkins escorts you and your family to the fun and excitement waiting in the Happy Isles Nature Center! Join the friendly Yosemite rangers as you learn about the nocturnal creatures and creepy-crawlies that Yosemite hosts! These include spiders, bats, scorpions, and owls. The fun continues as you are led outside for a short night walk and some treats and hot drinks. The family should bring extra layers of clothing and a flashlight for this occasion. Both of these events are free, and start at 6:30-9 PM.

Just a 30-minute scenic ride away from the National Park, Yosemite Pines Resort offers affordable shelter and lodging for guests. On October 30th, come join the Pines Resort for the Haunted Hayride, along with an excursion to the Ghouls’ Cemetery and the Butcher Shop of Horror. You will be served chili and corn muffins; Yosemite Pines Resort is a great place to stay when you aren’t at the National Park.

Yosemite Gift Shops: A Little Something For Everyone

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

For a lot of vacationers, browsing the gift shop after exploring an attraction is the perfect ending to a great vacation. Sometimes, gift shops don’t offer much beyond a few kitschy souvenirs, and finding gifts and memorabilia can be difficult. At Yosemite National Park, however, you needn’t worry about finding something ‘adequate’ to bring back for your cousin, or to hang on the wall to remember your vacation by. The Yosemite gift shops offer an amazing array of high quality products that ensure that you will find something just right for everybody!

The lure of the outdoors is what draws many to visit Yosemite, and these nature lovers are well served by the offerings in Yosemite gift shops. Gear for hiking and camping can be purchased. Of course, there are plenty of t-shirts with Yosemite emblems and slogans, but the gifts shops also offer a full line of fashion wear as well as Yosemite inspired accessories such as silver jewelry, hats, bags, and ties. There are plenty of items to display in your home to remember your trip by, like china, wall hangings, and throws. And of course, there are plenty of plush animals, toys ,and young ranger gear for your littlest hikers. No matter who you are buying for, you are sure to find something great in one of the Yosemite gift shops.

Celebrate Thanksgiving In Yosemite National Park

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you are looking for something unusual to do this Thanksgiving, traveling to Yosemite National Park may be of interest to you. This is a beautiful place to visit when the leaves are turning and there is a chill in the air. The trees are amazing and the scenery provides sites that are some of the most beautiful on earth.

Yosemite is a short drive from the Fresno area and can be a easy drive. There are several great restaurants at Yosemite that offer Thanksgiving feasts that can even impress grandma. If you are tired of the chore of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, or just want to start a new tradition, having your holiday meal at one of these fine restaurants is a great idea.

There are three different restaurants available for celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Yosemite. The well know chefs create gourmet dining that will be enjoyed by every member of your family. Packages are available for lodging and spending the weekend in this beautiful spot is a great idea. Create family memories at Yosemite, one of the most beautiful places in the world. Make your reservations early and make sure you that you do not miss out on this wonderful event.More info here: Yosemite – Yosemite National Park, CA

Experience Vintners’ Holidays At Yosemite National Park

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth and visiting in the fall is a great idea. Yosemite is beautiful in the fall when the leaves are changing colors and the weather has cooled. The team at the Ahwahee Hotel plan a weekend called Vintners’ Holidays. This event has been happening for two decades and just keeps getting better.

Many of the states finest winery’s participate in this weekend. There are eight sessions and each session has different wineries participating. There is wine tasting accompanied by seminars and lectures on wine and wine-making.Check out this link here. The weekend is capped off by a four course dinner with special wines to accompany each course.

You will meet the winemaker at this event and be able to ask questions about the wine you taste. Often you will be tasting unique and rare wines. This is a opportunity wine lovers everywhere travel great distances to experience.

Packages are available that include accommodations at this wonderful Ahwahee hotel in Yosemite. The beautiful surroundings of Yosemite make this a event that you don’t want to miss. Make sure you make reservations early as this popular event gets booked early. Find out why everyone loves the Vintners’ Holiday by experiencing it yourself.

Bracebridge Dinner: A Family Holiday Tradition

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We all love Yosemite for its majestic wildlife, trails, and natural landscapes. It’s the great “outdoors” saved forever as a national park. It’s wonderful! But did you know that it offers some truly unique “indoor” experiences as well? A perfect example is the Bracebridge Dinner: this one of a kind dining experience transports you back in time to celebrate the Christmas Holiday in a high-beamed manor house. Watch as jugglers and court characters play out the tale of Lord Merrick Bracebridge and his entire household. The decorations and props within the house are all appropriate to a time hundreds of years ago in England. The manor is decorated as only a noble household can be. Hear the enchanting songs, and see the story come alive in front of you as elaborately dressed players act all around you. Keep in mind – this 3 hour feast for the senses is also an elaborate diner as well – waited upon by a highly trained staff. The manor is an all-round sensory experience, something for the whole family. Give your kids something they will never forget, and experience a piece of Yosemite so unique that you will feel like a kid again. There’s no greater gift for the whole family.