I’ve been to Yosemite in fall but it was late in the season when the fall colors had dimmed to a darker yellow and were transitioning into browns. Yosemite is a wondrous sight whatever the season might be but I really did want to see some of that bright yellow color against the grey granites of this national park that I’m so in love with! I’d been keeping a tab on the color in the park and we had decided that this would be the year that we would go see Yosemite’s signature fall color. And go we did! But guess what — the snow also decided to visit Yosemite that week. So yeah — you’re about to see what it’s like to have –at the same time — fall color and snow in Yosemite.
Believe me when I say — in Yosemite, when fall and winter collide it’s a beautiful disaster!
What else would you call this –
this —
and this?!
Fall color in Yosemite
Snow in Yosemite
Snowliage in Yosemite
So — this was not the fall color I had come to see but who’s complaining!? My kids enjoyed playing in the snow, the husband loved the idea of driving into a snow-covered landscape without having to worry about driving on it. (A lot of the roads in the park were plowed except for the part that becomes Tioga Pass.) And I am just happy to be in Yosemite — anytime!
Now I have 2 more excuses to go up there — to see the park in just its fall colors and to see it all-white in the thick of winter!
Yosemite National Park
If you’re not familiar with Yosemite National Park, let me tell you that this national park in California is the state’s pride. Situated on the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and carved out by glaciers, Yosemite is known for its views, towering monoliths, waterfalls, trails, wildlife and even redwood forests.
It’s a place you can visit over and over again because it’s a different picture every season.
You might also want to check out these posts —
Six Stops to make in Yosemite Valley
Higher up: Washburn and Glacier Points
Yosemite in late fall
Tioga Pass – A mountain pass that runs through this national park
El Portal Canyon
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…WOW!!! Yosemite is a beautiful destination in all seasons. These are gorgeous images and I thank you for taking me along for the tour.
That is so true. Yosemite is a very special place.
Thank you, Tom.
It’s such a pleasure. 🙂
mesmerizing view
Yosemite is full of them, Thomas.
Welcome here. 🙂
Autumn came there late this year, right?! I really enjoyed seeing the snow and the colours together against the granite! Also the waterfalls were flowing again. Really lovely photos from your visit there.
-Soma
Or was it winter that came early? 😁
It was pretty. And we’ll keep going back, won’t we?
That was a pretty picture on your blog. I would love to see more from your trip to Yosemite.
Thank you so so much, Soma.
Enjoy your winter break.
Catch ya next year! 😉
Yosemite is beautiful any time of the year.
Beautiful photos, Dee!
Happy Thursday!
Absolutely! Any time!
Such a wonderful place. ❤️
Thank you so so much, Veronica.
Happy Weekend to you! 🙂
wow what a place!
That’s something I exclaim every time I’m up there! 😁
Seriously — Whatta place!! 🙂
Thank you for tripping to Yosemite with me, Ashok. 🙂
Beautiful nature photography of the seasons ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
That’s so kind.
Thank you so very much, Carol.
I hope you’re in Christmas mode.
Happy Holidays to you. ❤️
I must say having visited Yosemite a few times during the falls, it’s one of the most enjoyable leaf-peeping trips I have had. Was planning on doing another drive there this year, but alas, so busy with work and life. Glad you were able to do it.
Happy Holidays
I get what you’re saying. Yosemite is a place we can go to over and over again, whatever the season might be.
I hope you get to go again next fall.
Thank you so much.
Happy 2023, M. 🙂
Breathtakingly beautiful! I hope to see Yosemite in person one day. Until then, your photos inspire me to find my way there! One photo looks like there might be dogs allowed there. That would be great!
Isn’t it?
I hope you get to see it soon! 🙂