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 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 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 MoreThe Tioga Pass Entrance is open for the 2025 Summer season in Yosemite National Park. Connecting Mono Lake, Lee Vining, and US-395 with Big Oak Flat Road, Tioga Road features some of the best views and things to do in and around Yosemite, and is a great way avoid the busy Yosemite Valley crowds. Join me for a live update of what the waterfalls, meadows, lakes & wildlife is currently looking like.
Read MoreGlacier Point Road is open for the 2025 season in Yosemite National Park! See what it looked like on opening day (May 10). Get the full report on road conditions, crowd levels, weather, waterfalls, parking, and tips for visiting early in the season. Includes updates from Glacier Point, Washburn Point, Taft Point trailhead, Summit Meadow, and more—perfect for planning your spring trip to 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 MoreCan I still see Firefall? If conditions allow, Yosemite National Park visitors can experience the Horsetail Fall Firefall phenomenon in late February & into March, even though the official Firefall season has ended. Read this Yosemite current conditions report on how waterfalls are flowing, what crowds are like & how you can help protect our National Parks after recent ranger & staffing cuts.
Read MoreCheck out this Yosemite National Park FIREFALL 2025 Opening Day travel guide with real-time updates on current conditions, crowds, road status, and waterfall flow. Find out what it was like to view and photograph Firefall, plus pro tips on the best Firefall viewing spots. Get the latest on Yosemite winter conditions, Yosemite Valley waterfalls, and what to expect for Firefall next weekend.
Read MorePlanning 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.
Read MoreWondering what the Fall colors look like right now in Yosemite Valley? I spent the last week exploring my top spots in Yosemite National Park for enjoying the autumn foliage, and I'm excited to share the current conditions today for this first week of November 2024. I'm rating the park as a "Go Soon" with a mix of vibrant colors at spots like Bridalveil Fall, Cooks Meadow, and Yosemite Chapel.
Read MoreWhat do Fall colors look like right now? GO NOW / GO SOON! Read this Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report to find out what the current conditions look like at North Lake, Lake Sabrina, Bishop Creek, Rock Creek Lake, Convict Lake & June Lake Loop. Get my estimation on when the Fall colors will be arriving in the Bishop & Mono County regions, so you can plan out your upcoming Fall adventure road trip.
Read MoreWhat do Fall colors look like right now? Read this Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report to find out what the current conditions look like at North Lake, Lake Sabrina, Bishop Creek, Sagehen Summit, Convict Lake, Virginia Lakes & Conway Summit. Get my estimation on when the Fall colors will be arriving in the Bishop and Mono County regions, so you can plan out your upcoming Fall adventure road trip.
Read MoreWhat are the best spots in the Eastern Sierra for Fall photography? Today I'm sharing a travel guide for the top 10 photo spots in Mono County, CA to see the Fall colors. We'll be heading into multiple national forests to find perfect locations to set up the tripod, including Convict Lake, June Lake Loop, Mammoth, Conway Summit & more, along with valuable photo tips to prep you for your 395 trip.
Read MoreWhat do Fall colors look like right now? Read this Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report to find out what the current conditions look like in Mono County, California, including hidden gems like Rock Creek Lake (PEAKING SOON), Convict Lake & June Lake Loop...and get my estimation on when the Fall colors will be arriving so you can plan out your upcoming Fall foliage adventure road trip.
Read MoreWhat do Fall colors look like right now? Read this Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Report to find out what the current conditions look like at North Lake, Aspendell, Cardinal Village, Lake Sabrina, Bishop Creek, and Intake Two...and get my estimation on when the Fall colors will be arriving in the Bishop region of Inyo National Forest, so you can plan out your upcoming Fall adventure road trip.
Read MoreI spent the last week in Yosemite National Park checkout out what the waterfalls and flooding is looking like now. Check out the current conditions of Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, the Merced River, and the Spring wildflowers blooming in the park and where to find them. Read this Spring travel guide to plan your upcoming Yosemite road trip to see its raging waterfalls & abundant wildlife.
Read MoreYou can hike to an arch rock in Death Valley! Check out this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for hiking the Natural Bridge Trail in Death Valley National Park, which leads you through slot canyons to the largest natural arch in the park and to a dry waterfall. Enjoy views of Badwater Basin and its temporary lake along this easy to moderate hike, which is one of my top things to do in Death Valley.
Read MoreIs Death Valley open? YES! Death Valley National Park has reopened after a 2 month closure, but many roads and features in the park remain closed to the public. Read this Flying Dawn Marie complete travel guide to taking this desert road trip now. Learn about current conditions, traffic delays, and the historic road damage & flooding, including pics of the Badwater Basin lake from Dantes View.
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