A visitor pulls into parking specifically designated for Firefall viewing in Yosemite Valley Friday, Feb 9, 2024 in Yosemite ...

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Firefall returns to Yosemite in February, and two lodges are offering a way to bypass a new reservation system to view the ephemeral winter event.

Tioga Road is seasonal though, it’s closed in winter. While this is one of ... Located near the Big Oak Flat entrance to ...

In the winter months, much of the park is closed ... located across the street from Yosemite Valley Lodge. You’ll heads up a series of switchbacks on the way to Columbia Rock, passing snow ...

Yosemite sits within a short drive of the resort ... Wi-Fi access and self-parking are provided as part of the daily resort fee. Tenaya Lodge also wins visitors over with deluxe treatments ...

Experience the beauty of Yosemite's Southern Gateway this February as Horsetail Fall ignites with the glowing phenomenon ...

Other spaces to explore include the Mural Room and the Winter Club Room ... For dinner and lodging reservations, visit the NPS concessionaire's website. Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour ...

Down in Yosemite Valley ... of the park is one of the few accommodations open in winter. Reachable by over-the-snow shuttles, the lodge offers cross-country ski and snowshoe rental, lessons ...