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    12 Best Hotels Where To Stay In Yosemite In Winter

    November 22, 2023 /

    Planning a trip to Yosemite National Park and wondering where to stay in Yosemite in winter? In this post, I’ll be sharing my favorite Yosemite hotels that stay open year-round! Don’t have time to read the entire post? The Ahwahnee is the best hotel in Yosemite Valley that stays open in the winter months! While the majority of people visit Yosemite in the summer, it has its own special kind of charm in the winter season. With snow-covered granite mountains and frozen waterfalls, you can enjoy magical landscapes that are unlike anything else in California. As a Central California local, I’ve been to Yosemite in winter on numerous occasions and…

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    Yosemite’s towering granite peaks, meandering rivers, and stunning frozen waterfalls create the perfect backdrop for winter adventures in the mountains. If you’re planning a trip to this National Park and are looking for all the best things to do in Yosemite in winter, I’ve got you covered! As a Central California local, I’ve been to Yosemite in every season – but there is something magical about visiting Yosemite in the winter. During the off-season, you can witness the classic Yosemite locations in a whole new aspect covered in a blanket of magical snow. From snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to ice skating and downhill snowboarding, winter months also bring a lot…

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    While California has a reputation for always being warm and sunny, we do experience some seasonal changes here as well, especially at Yosemite National Park. As a travel photographer, for the past few years, I have been on a mission to find all the best places where to see fall colors in Yosemite! Yosemite National Park has a short fall season that lasts from the end of October to the beginning of November. During this time you can witness the changing of trees from lush greens to golden hues all throughout the Yosemite Valley. To help you plan your fall mountain adventure, here are all of the best spots to…

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Welcome to California Wanderland! I’m Laura Sausina, a California local always in search of new adventures around me. California Wanderland is here to help you discover the best hikes, outdoor activities, things to do, and the best places to stay in Central California. Read more about me here!

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