Winter is a magical time to visit Yosemite, with opportunities for hiking, playing in the snow, and quiet solitude. The silence and beauty of Yosemite in winter is an unforgettable experience.

Visiting Yosemite in Winter

People have enjoyed the tradition of camping in Yosemite for generations. However, getting a campsite in Yosemite is not always easy. Park Ranger Marea Ortiz gives an overview of what camping is like in Yosemite, and advice on how to get a campsite.

Camping in Yosemite

Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.

A Brush with Disaster--Matthew's Story

Water in Yosemite is incredibly beautiful, but can be powerful and deadly. Sixteen people died in Yosemite's creeks and rivers between 2002 and 2011. Yosemite Search and Rescue rangers share their knowledge of common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Beautiful but Deadly

A ranger describes strenuous hikes in Yosemite Valley, including the Yosemite Falls Trail, Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Fall, and Panorama Trail.

Strenuous Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

This video provides information to help you plan your Half Dome hike.

Hiking Half Dome

A ranger describes moderate hikes along the Valley Loop Trail, to Vernal Fall Footbridge, and Columbia Rock.

Moderate Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

A ranger describes easy hikes to Bridalveil Fall, Mirror Lake, and Lower Yosemite Fall.

Easy Yosemite Valley Day Hikes

This 15-minute video provides an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.

Experience Your Yosemite

Podcast with occasional episodes to help plan your trip to Yosemite

Great podcast video especially since narration &amp; recommendations r coming from a Yosemite Park ranger. Will plan my next trip there.  Aloha,

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Yosemite Trip Planning

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