Yosemite Falls at Peak Season
MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA [ ABN NEWS ] — Yosemite/Mariposa County, home to Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove, is blooming for the springtime, and travelers are invited to witness the beauty. Experience Yosemite/Mariposa County as the waterfalls are flowing, the wildflowers are blossoming and the warm sun returns for outdoor adventures. While visiting, travelers can experience breathtaking adventure around every corner.
Yosemite/Mariposa County’s wildflowers appear according to elevation, with earliest blooms starting in April at the lowest elevations and gradually emerge at the highest elevations as late as July. The first displays at low elevations are dramatic bursts of tufted poppies, spider lupines, and redbud, bursting out along the Highway 140 corridor of the Merced River. While plenty of sightseeing can be done by the roadside, plan a hike at Hite Cove to stroll through fields of wildflowers. This is also the perfect time to cycle or drive from the Gold Rush-era town of Hornitos via Highway 49N and Old Toll Road to Bear Valley, just outside the town of Mariposa. This drive in the country presents grassy, rolling foothills and lovely arrays of wildflowers. By May, Yosemite National Park has scores of delicate white dogwoods blooming all over the valley floor. Climbing out of the valley floor, fortunate visitors will find snowplants emerging from a frosty slumber and later corn lilies and monkey flowers begin to pop along the trails.
In the springtime, the snow starts melting and the waterfalls are flowing at full force. Come early in the season to see the ephemeral falls that are typically dry by the time summer arrives. Among these brief, but stunning attractions, are Horsetail Fall and Ribbon Fall. Yosemite’s most iconic waterfall, Yosemite Falls, whose multiple cascades can be seen from numerous places around the valley, leaves onlookers speechless. Don’t miss Yosemite Falls “moonbow” or lunar rainbow, visible on a clear spring night with a full moon.
Yosemite/Mariposa County offers plenty of family-friendly activities that kick off in the spring and continue throughout summer season in the fall. The Ahwahnee Hotel features fireside storytelling in the hotel’s Great Lounge. Gather the family for a different story every night and cozy accommodations. Families can also explore Yosemite under the starry sky on the Night Prowl guided adventure, taking place April through November, with permitting weather conditions.
With something for everyone, it’s easy to start making memories in Yosemite/Mariposa County. Bring the kids, visit with friends or plan a work or group retreat. To book your spring adventure in Yosemite/Mariposa County, visit YosemiteExperience.com today.
About Yosemite/Mariposa County
Located in the heart of California and home of Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County is a world class destination for all seasons. Combining the rich history of California’s gold rush with its engaging events, international iconic landscape, and welcoming locals, it’s no wonder Yosemite/Mariposa County attracts millions of travelers from all over the world each year. For more information, visit the Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau at YosemiteExperience.com or call (866) HALF DOME.
Edited by Jose H Oliveira Jr
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