Yosemite National Park Fall Color Report 2025! Let's help you plan your upcoming Yosemite fall road trip with this detailed Fall color report and current conditions update. Discover where to see the best Yosemite Valley foliage, from dogwoods and maples to the iconic Cook’s Meadow Elm, plus waterfall flow, early snow on Tioga Pass, and what to expect during the ongoing government shutdown.
Read MoreEastern Sierra Fall Color Report 2025! This is your last chance to see California's fall foliage in Mono & Inyo Counties. Get the latest real-time updates from June Lake Loop, Convict Lake, Tioga Pass near Yosemite, Round Valley, and Bishop. Follow Flying Dawn Marie for weekly Eastern Sierra & Bishop fall foliage updates and Highway 395 travel inspiration to help you plan your next CA road trip.
Read MoreEastern Sierra Fall Color Report 2025! Get the latest real-time updates from June Lake Loop, Convict Lake, McGee Creek Canyon, Hilton Creek, Crowley Lake, Millpond Park, Intake Two, Cardinal Village, Aspendell, Lake Sabrina, and North Lake. Follow Flying Dawn Marie for weekly Eastern Sierra & Bishop fall foliage updates and Highway 395 travel inspiration to help you plan your next CA road trip.
Read MorePlanning a fall trip to California? My Eastern Sierra Fall Foliage 101 Guide covers everything you need to know about chasing autumn colors along Highway 395. Discover when & where to see peak fall foliage from Bishop Creek, North Lake, June Lake Loop & Mammoth Lakes. Learn how elevation, weather & microclimates affect timing, plus get expert fall photography tips for capturing the aspens.
Read MoreEastern Sierra fall color report 2025! Bishop Creek Canyon is glowing with peak foliage. Get real-time updates for South Lake, Mist Falls, Intake Two, Cardinal Village, Aspendell, Lake Sabrina, Middle Fork Bishop Creek, and North Lake. Follow Flying Dawn Marie for Bishop & Mono County current conditions and fall foliage travel tips & photography inspiration along Highway 395 in California.
Read MoreExperience the best Eastern Sierra fall colors in just one day with this Mono County autumn itinerary along Highway 395. Discover golden aspen groves and glassy lakes at Twin Lakes Bridgeport, Conway Summit, Virginia Lakes, June Lake Loop, Convict Lake & Rock Creek Lake. Perfect for photographers & leaf-peepers planning a California road trip. Download a complete Fall color travel & photo guide.
Read MoreEastern Sierra fall color report Sep 25, 2025! Get the latest real-time foliage updates from Virginia Lakes, Conway Summit, Sagehen Summit, Convict Lake, and Rock Creek Lake. Follow Flying Dawn Marie for weekly Eastern Sierra fall foliage updates, peak aspen color alerts, and photography tips for Highway 395 road trips, Mono County & Bishop Creek adventures, and California fall travel planning.
Read MorePlanning a road trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks? Located near Roads End and Roaring River Falls, Zumwalt Meadow is one of the best hikes along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. It's a top spot to enjoy nature and look for wildlife, such as black bears, deer, and birds. Cross a suspension bridge over the Kings River and explore under the granite cliffs of Kings Canyon National Park.
Read MoreExperience year-round off-roading with Yosemite Adventure Co, the premier outdoor outfitter in Oakhurst, California near Yosemite National Park. Explore the Sierra National Forest on guided summer Jeep & UTV tours across granite slabs with Bass Lake overlooks, or ride winter ATV snow track tours through snowy mountain trails. Perfect for families, couples & adventure seekers of all skill levels.
Read MoreEmbark on the ultimate California road trip from Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park to Morro Rock in Morro Bay. This 3-day itinerary includes sunrise hikes among giant sequoias, exploring the General Sherman Tree, kayaking on Lake Kaweah, shopping & dining in Visalia & the Embarcadero, scenic drives across the Central Valley, coastal adventures, and wildlife viewing of sea otters, seals & birds.
Read MoreDrive the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway in the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite National Park for breathtaking mountain views, granite domes, wildflower meadows, and historic stops. This 100-mile California scenic drive includes highlights like Fresno Dome, Globe Rock, Mile High Vista & Jones Store. A must-do mountain road trip adventure near Yosemite's southern gateway, Oakhurst & Bass Lake.
Read MorePlanning a road trip to Bass Lake, California? This travel guide covers everything you need to know—top resorts & cabins (like The Pines Resort), lakeside dining, water sports, hiking trails, off-road driving adventures, and scenic byways near Yosemite National Park. Discover wildlife, family-friendly activities, and insider tips to make the most of your Bass Lake vacation in the Sierra Nevada.
Read MoreJoin me on a hike up to the summit of Fresno Dome in Sierra National Forest. Just south of Yosemite National Park along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, this easy to moderate hike provides panoramic views with no crowds near Oakhurst, Bass Lake & Fish Camp in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's the perfect easy alternative to Yosemite's Half Dome hike...no permits or reservations needed!
Read MoreSaddle up for an unforgettable horseback riding experience near Yosemite National Park with Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures. This family-owned ranch in Fish Camp, CA offers guided trail rides on gentle quarter horses through scenic Sierra National Forest terrain. This top rated activity near Oakhurst & Bass lake is perfect for beginners, families, and outdoor lovers visiting Yosemite.
Read MorePlanning a Yosemite trip this spring? Here’s what the park looks like right now—May 2025 updates on waterfall flow (Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall & more), Merced River levels, blooming dogwoods, meadow conditions, wildflowers, and current road closures. Read this current conditions travel guide for everything you need to know before visiting Yosemite National Park during peak spring runoff.
Read MoreDo I need a reservation to enter Yosemite this summer? Yes! The NPS just announced a peak-hours reservation system for the 2025 summer season to help with park crowds & wait times. Read this travel guide to help you prepare for your road trip vacation to Yosemite National Park and learn everything you need to know about who needs reservations, as well as how and when to get reservations.
Read MorePlanning a Yosemite adventure? Discover the top 10 reasons to stay in Oakhurst, CA on your next Yosemite road trip. Just minutes from Yosemite’s South Entrance, explore family-friendly attractions, outdoor activities, scenic hikes, art galleries, local history, unique shopping & delicious dining. Find more inspiration at YosemiteThisYear.com and the 41 Things To Do Around Highway 41 travel guide.
Read MoreWhen is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park? This seasonal travel guide breaks down spring, summer, fall & winter in Yosemite—what the park looks like, pros & cons of each season, top places to visit, and expert tips to help you plan the perfect road trip. Find out the best time to see raging waterfalls, fall colors, spring wildflowers, abundant wildlife, or snow-capped granite peaks.
Read MoreLooking 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!
Read MoreExplore Fiscalini Ranch Preserve in Cambria, CA—a scenic coastal gem along Highway 1. Discover over 8 miles of hiking trails with ocean views, Monterey pine forests & abundant wildlife. Enjoy ADA-accessible Bluff Trail, unique benches & year-round free access. Perfect for hiking, birdwatching & photography. Don’t miss my 2-3 Day Central Coast Itinerary & Travel Guide for more adventures nearby!
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