Yosemite Now Has Amazing Scenery And Wilderness With Fewer Tourists

It’s no hyperbole to say that Yosemite National Park is stunning any time of year. That said, a mid-summer visit will be shared with plenty of other travelers: This, after all, is one of America’s most popular national parks. There are many reasons to trek to Yosemite in the off-season, and one of the standout ones is the relative paucity of fellow tourists. You can enjoy a bit more elbowroom from late autumn to early spring—and still soak up that world-class scenery. Fewer Tourists Means Special Serenity Outside of the major holidays, you’ll generally find far fewer tourists in Yosemite between December and March than in any other season. For the cross-country skier, the Yosemite Valley hiker, the Glacier Point motorist, this translates to lots of big, quiet spaces: of awe-inspiring terrain, of time, of inner reflection. The Quiet Months Come stay with Scenic Wonders and appreciate the crisp days of autumn—which offers some of the finest hiking weather of the year—and the breathtaking snowy vistas of winter. While much of the park becomes gradually less accessible as snows descend upon the high country, there’s plenty still to do—from skiing at Badger Pass to meandering through the cathedral of the Mariposa Grove. Beyond the rich recreational opportunities, however, you’ll surely find yourself pausing more often to simply soak in the sound of the wind and the distant clarion of a raven. Yosemite in the off-season provides a pleasant slowdown: the chance to push aside the daily planner and ease into the more durable and fulfilling rhythm of rock, water, ice, and cloud. That kind of unhurried pace fosters a dawning appreciation of the tiny details—a pinecone on an icy riverbank, the splayed hoofprint of a deer in the snow—which ultimately are just as fundamental to the park as soaring peaks. See the Yosemite landscape as many never do—make your reservation for the “quiet season” today!

Make Your Reservations Today

Dreaming of fewer tourists in Yosemite this year? Consider making your reservations with Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders. We offer Yosemite reservations within the gates of the park. With one of our cozy cabins, condominiums, or homes, your Yosemite accommodations will be both amazing and quiet. Give us a call at 1-888-YOSEMITE (1-888-967-3648) to learn about our rentals and to make your Yosemite reservations today.

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