Yosemite National Park re-opened Thursday, June 11th with some restrictions. All Park visitors must have a reservation to enter the park. To get a reservation go to www.Recreation.gov. Also see the FAQ page for more information - https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/covid19.htm.
Experience Yosemite's majestic waterfalls!
Spring into early Summer is our favorite time to see the waterfalls in Yosemite! Because of a late arrival of winter this year in Yosemite, the waterfalls are still roaring. Not only are the falls flowing, but the animals have been out enjoying Yosemite during our absence and the flowers are in full bloom just waiting for the humans to return.
As you are making plans to return, here are some Social Distancing Itineraries for you to consider.
There is so much to explore in Yosemite National Park! We have put together several suggestions of things to do in Yosemite to jump start your planning:
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention that one of the best ways to see the park is with a little help from a knowledgeable Yosemite tour guide. You get the best Yosemite Park information, without someone having to miss out on the beauty because they're driving. Guided tour companies and adventure tours specialize in making your Yosemite Trip memorable.
YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transit System) is another way to get to and from Yosemite from the gateway towns. YARTS operates in the southern gateway towns of Fresno, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Bass Lake & Fish Camp along Highway 41 from mid-May through mid-September.
(YARTS will begin 2020 service along the Highway 41 Corridor Starting June 22nd).
Finally, here are a couple outside sources that we recommend incorporating into your planning arsenal:
