Posts tagged yosemite winter
Yosemite Firefall & Winter Conditions Update - February 2025

Planning a Firefall trip to Yosemite? Get the latest Yosemite Valley conditions update, including road status, snow levels, and waterfall flow. Find out how the rain will impact Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, and the chances of seeing Firefall this season. Plus, get essential winter travel tips, including tire chain requirements and the best scenic spots after the winter storms in the forecast.

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Hiking to Yosemite’s Mirror Lake in Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking to Mirror Lake in Yosemite National Park during Winter. This Yosemite Valley trail is a popular hike during snowy months. The pristine seasonal lake offers reflective views of Half Dome and many other granite formations in the Tenaya Canyon. This is an easy to moderate hike that is dog friendly and perfect for families near Curry Village.

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Ahwahnee Hotel & Library Suite in Yosemite Valley

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for a winter stay at the Ahwahnee Hotel Library Suite in Yosemite National Park during Christmas time. With views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point, this historic hotel is a great place to stay in Yosemite Valley. Visit the Dining Hall, Grand Lounge and Mural Room, and book guest rooms where Queen Elizabeth, JFK, and Barak Obama stayed.

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Winter Hike to the Vernal Fall Footbridge in Yosemite National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for hiking the Mist Trail to the Vernal Fall Footbridge in the snow. There are many things to do in Yosemite during Winter, and taking this trail near Curry Village is a favorite. Along the way we'll see iconic Yosemite highlights such as Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and the roaring rapids of the Merced River.

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