Forging Family Traditions in Yosemite

For generations, families have been coming to Yosemite for its iconic waterfalls, granite peaks and incredible vistas in the summer, but the region is much more than just a summer playland. Each winter the park’s peaks are blanketed in snow, creating a picturesque family destination with an abundance of experiences.

The park’s beauty is the perfect backdrop for ice skating, snow tubing and snowshoeing! Above the valley floor, families can ski or snowboard at Badger Pass Ski Resort, California’s oldest ski area. In Mariposa, the Merry Mountain Christmas Festival is a great time to see the town decorated in lights. Add in Tenaya Lodge’s tree lighting ceremony and gingerbread decorating workshops and you’ve got the start of a family tradition.