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...]
First Snow
When we planned our pre-Thanksgiving trip to our cabin in Yosemite National Park back in September, we had no idea it would turn into the adventure it became. We didn’t know then that the kids would wind up seeing their first snow. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a better scenario. As we drove down the windy road toward our cabin, then over the tiny bridge and down our … [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...]
Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids: The Nature Center at Happy Isles
Welcome to the third installment in a series of posts called “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” especially young kids like mine (5 ½ and 2 years). There’s more to say than I’ve included here, so if you have any specific questions, please feel free to email me at tdj2004 [at] gmail [dot] com. There aren’t too many places where you can visit a Nature Center nestled along a … [Read more...]