Today’s post is part of “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” a series about our favorite places to explore with kids in Yosemite National Park.There are plenty of great trails to explore with kids in Wawona (our home base in Yosemite), including two we tackled last summer (Chilnualna Falls and a hike to the California Tunnel Tree at the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias). This … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Biking With Kids in Yosemite
I have no idea what the explorers are up to here ... Today’s post is part of “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” a series about our favorite places to explore with kids in Yosemite National Park. If you’ve ever visited Yosemite Valley during the summer, you know how many cars fill its roads and parking lots. The shuttle system is a great option for getting from point … [Read more...]
6 Books for Kids About Yosemite
Books are a fun and simple way to help kids get thinking about everything from animals and weather to holidays and special trips. So when a trip to the cabin in Yosemite is on the horizon, our favorite books about the park come out in force. Over the years, we’ve accumulated quite a few. Here’s a list of our favorite books for kids about Yosemite: Baby Yosemite by Katherine … [Read more...]
Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids: The Pioneer Yosemite History Center
Welcome to the fifth installment in a series called “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” especially young kids like mine (5 ½ and 2 years). When I was a kid, the Pioneer Yosemite History Center was a happening place for kids in Wawona. Summers brought this collection of historic structures from different eras of Yosemite history back to life. This is where I learned how … [Read more...]
Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids: Lower Yosemite Falls
Welcome to the fourth installment in a series called “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” especially young kids like mine (5 ½ and 2 years). Be advised: The trail to Lower Yosemite Falls is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite Valley. During the summer, that means some serious crowds. Thing is, it’s absolutely worth it.Why? The half-mile stroll is almost entirely … [Read more...]