Yosemite Valley Lodge - The Perfect Home Base for Yosemite Adventures

What are the best places to stay in Yosemite National Park? Today I'm sharing one of the best Yosemite hotels for your next national park vacation. Centrally located near iconic landmarks, hiking trails, and viewpoints, Yosemite Valley Lodge is one of the top spots to stay in the park. Hike to the base of Lower Yosemite Falls, see Half Dome from Cooks Meadow, and grab food at on-site restaurants.

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5 Unique Hotels In & Around Yosemite National Park

What are the best hotels in Yosemite? Today I'm sharing 5 of my favorite unique hotel stays in & around Yosemite National Park, ranging from luxury resorts to airbnb villas to dog friendly stays. Check out this comprehensive travel guide to learn about lodging dining options, room & suite amenities, family friendly activities, and proximity to main entrances to plan your next Yosemite vacation.

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Fossils to Falls Road Trip & Contest - WIN a Yosemite Adventure Vacation!

Looking for the ultimate family fun road trip to Yosemite National Park? Play the Fossils to Falls scavenger hunt and collect all 10 trading cards, starting at the Fossil Discovery Center in California's Central Valley, taking you thru Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Bass Lake & more Madera County gems, ending in the Yosemite Valley...and then enter to win a great Yosemite Adventure Vacation Prize Package!

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Firefall Ranch Yosemite - NEW Luxury Hotel (Full Property Review)

What are the best hotels near Yosemite? Read this full property review of Firefall Ranch, a brand new luxury hotel near Yosemite National Park. This week I'm staying in a Two Bedroom Cottage while enjoying fine dining, family friendly activities, hiking, and relaxation at this premier resort, which also provides access to the award winning spa at the nearby Rush Creek Lodge. 5 star rating!

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HORIZON by Yosemite • NEW Luxury Villa & Suites (Full Property Review)

What are the best hotels and vacation rentals near Yosemite National Park? Today I'm sharing a full property & hotel review of HORIZON by Yosemite, a luxury villa with 5 individual suites perfect for a mountain getaway or home base for Yosemite Valley. Located in Midpines near Mariposa & El Portal atop a hill, this boutique resort provides a tranquil kids free environment with panoramic views.

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12 Epic Yosemite Hikes, One for Each Month of 2024

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about the best hikes in Yosemite National Park. Today I'm providing the hiking details about 12 great Yosemite trails, one for every month of 2024. Yosemite is awesome all year, so join me in exploring what to do in Yosemite, like Firefall, Mirror Lake, Hetch Hetchy, MIst Trail to Vernal & Nevada Falls, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and Inspiration Point.

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Yosemite 360 Tours - Epic Private & Group Tours by Tenaya at Yosemite

Today I'm taking a private tour of Yosemite National Park with Yosemite 360 Tours by Tenaya Lodge. Tenaya at Yosemite and Yosemite 360 Tours offer private & group tours in Summer & Winter, and this is a great way to experience the best things to do in Yosemite, such as where to see Half Dome, El Capitan & Yosemite Falls. How to get into Yosemite without a reservation in 2024? Yosemite 360 Tours!

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Tenaya at Yosemite & Explorer Cabins - Why You Should Visit This Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie hotel review about Tenaya at Yosemite in Fish Camp, CA, one of the best hotels near Yosemite National Park. Join me as I stay in one of the Premium Explorer Cabins and discover all the amenities and family friendly activities that Tenaya Lodge resort has to offer during Christmas & all Winter long. We'll enjoy dining & restaurants, and take a private Yosemite 360 Tour.

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Top 15 Spots for Yosemite Valley Fall Colors - Visitor's Guide

Check out my top 15 best spots to see the Fall colors in Yosemite Valley. Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for seeing the Fall colors in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park typically peaks later than the Eastern Sierra Fall foliage, but late October is the perfect time to see the Autumn leaves pop with color along Southside Drive, Cooks Meadows, El Capitan Meadow, and Tunnel View.

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Ahwahnee Hotel & Library Suite in Yosemite Valley

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for a winter stay at the Ahwahnee Hotel Library Suite in Yosemite National Park during Christmas time. With views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point, this historic hotel is a great place to stay in Yosemite Valley. Visit the Dining Hall, Grand Lounge and Mural Room, and book guest rooms where Queen Elizabeth, JFK, and Barak Obama stayed.