Moonlight Train Ride with Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

Looking for a fun family friendly activity near Yosemite National Park? Join me today on a train ride into Sierra National Forest with Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. We'll be embarking on the Moonlight Special experience, which takes you on a historic adventure down into Lewis Creek Canyon with delicious food and live music by a campfire. Pan for gold and shop for Yosemite souvenirs too!

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Yosemite Adventure Co - ATV Snow Track Tour in Sierra National Forest

Yosemite Adventure Company is a top rated tour company just south of Yosemite National Park. Located along Highway 41 in Oakhurst, CA, this outfitter takes adventure seekers up into the mountains to explore the Sierra National Forest on ATVs, UTVs & Jeeps year round. Today we're taking a guided ATV Snow Track Tour near Bass Lake for some fun in the snow thanks to Visit Yosemite Madera County.

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Why It’s Important to Visit Yosemite & the Southern Gateway in 2025

Planning a Yosemite National Park trip in 2025? With reservation uncertainty, budget cuts, and road closures from a Highway 140 rockslide, many travelers are unsure about visiting. But don’t cancel your plans! Entering through Oakhurst, CA, offers a reliable, rewarding way to explore the park while supporting local businesses. Discover why visiting Yosemite this year is more important than ever.

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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Visitor's Guide - Yosemite National Park

Wondering where to see giant trees in California? One of the best spots to hike among some of the largest, oldest & tallest trees in the world is at the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park near Wawona & Oakhurst. Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to learn about the rich history, top hiking trails, and info to plan your next Yosemite adventure vacation & road trip.

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Fossils to Falls Road Trip & Contest - WIN a Yosemite Adventure Vacation!

Looking for the ultimate family fun road trip to Yosemite National Park? Play the Fossils to Falls scavenger hunt and collect all 10 trading cards, starting at the Fossil Discovery Center in California's Central Valley, taking you thru Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Bass Lake & more Madera County gems, ending in the Yosemite Valley...and then enter to win a great Yosemite Adventure Vacation Prize Package!

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Top 10 Photo Spots in Yosemite National Park

Today I'm partnering with Visit Yosemite Madera County to share the Top 10 Photo Spots in Yosemite National Park. This photography travel guide shares the best viewpoints and most Instagrammable viewpoints in the park, including Taft Point, Yosemite Valley Swinging Bridge, Olmsted Point, Tunnel View, Sentinel Dome & Glacier Point. Explore stunning scenes with Half Dome, El Capitan & waterfalls.

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