Madera County Stories

Hear me out: Winter is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park

Hadley Fuller

5 Things you don’t know about Yosemite National Park

Clarice Henry

Yosemite Shines in Fall and Winter

Sara Sheehy

Fewer people, all the beauty.

A Magical Yosemite Valley Winter Storm

Jordan Tarver

A Yosemite Winter Wonderland

Luxury in the Heart of The Valley: The Majestic Yosemite Hotel

Liam McNally

If you're going to treat yourself to a luxurious vacation, you can't beat the Majestic Yosemite Hotel.

Outbound Reviewed: Spotting Climbers on El Capitan with Maven Optics C.1 Binoculars

Liam McNally

If you want to watch climbers on this behemoth, you're going to need more than your naked eye.

Overcoming Fear on Yosemite's Matthes Crest

Timothy Behuniak

Finding Peace in the Vertical Abyss.

A Starbucks Opened in Yosemite Valley and the World Didn't End

Kyle Frost

In totally unrelated news, Yosemite's 4 Million visitors appear to be hiking slightly faster than usual.

Searching for Winter Wildlife in Yosemite Valley

Greg Harlow

Viewing winter wildlife in Yosemite Valley is all about timing. Here are some tips for when and where to find wildlife, how to photograph them, and what animals to expect.

11 Amazing Backpacking Trips in Yosemite National Park

The Outbound Collective

Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in Yosemite National Park!