Yosemite in the winter is already stunning. And in mid-to-late February, the park becomes even more magical when the setting sun creates the famous Yosemite Firefall.
Explore Yosemite by Snowshoe
When the snow falls at Yosemite, it becomes a breathtaking winter wonderland. Explore its majestic landscapes by snowshoeing through the park.
Skip the Lift Tickets and Go Sledding
With its expensive lift tickets, skiing or snowboarding is not the only way to play in the snow. Bring the whole family and go sledding instead.
Learn to Cross Country Ski in Tahoe
Maybe you overindulged during the holidays and you’re looking for a new exercise hobby. Or your New Years’ resolutions include spending more time outside or learning a new skill. Learning to cross country ski ticks all those boxes, and North Lake Tahoe is an excellent place to start.
Watch the Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo
Imagine seeing two-ton marine mammals with big noses battling it out on the beach. During the breeding season, watch the elephant seal males try to win over the females on the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve shoreline.
Winter Is A Great Time to Go Whale Watching
There’s nothing like a 45 foot, 90,000 lb wild animal to inspire awe and wonder. Gray whales are easy to spot during the winter as they hug the coastline during their travels between their feeding grounds in Alaska and their breeding grounds in Baja California.