Be Mine, Yosemite

Yosemite 2015 Valentines Weekend

01.26.2015

Sweetie. Honey. Baby. Looking to spice up your pet names this Valentine's Day weekend? Look to Yosemite for inspiration. El Capitan, Giant Redwood, Half Dome (maybe not). Celebrate the season of love in Yosemite and Mariposa County.

Starry Eyed: Actions speak louder than words, so say I love you to the moon and back with a stargazing stroll in Yosemite Valley. On this romantic celestial tour, you'll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, and more, under the moonshadow of Half Dome.

Hugely Romantic: A stroll through Mariposa Grove is peaceful, beautiful, and big on romantic moments! As in, meandering among 500 giant sequoias, with highlights like Grizzly Giant and Tunnel Tree. It's an idyllic spot to ask, Will You Mariposa Me?

Love is in the Air: Ready to make "Whoopee!"? You'll be squealing with delight at Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch (a 2013 TripAdvisor winner). Their fantastic Valentine's Weekend Special will have you flying high on a thrilling zipline tour over the forest with mountain views.

YOSEMITE'S BEST LODGING DEALS: Where do you want to stay? Yosemite/Mariposa County makes it easy by listing the best lodging options with great winter rates, and package deals.

Live in the Central Valley or Gold Rush foothills? Take YARTS transit to Yosemite! Plus check out the Mariposa Storytelling Festival every 2nd weekend in March.

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Redwoods Star Power
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Bike to Aardvark Beach
Two wheels, a fresh sea breeze, birds, and a beach stop: now that's a California bike ride. Pack a beach blanket and set out on this 16-mile out-and-back pedal along the San Francisco Bay to Aardvark Beach.
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Cheers to Chimney
If you’re looking for all that Point Reyes has to offer in spring, Chimney Rock is the place to be. The 1.75-mile (round-trip) hike to Chimney may be short, but it packs a visual punch, quadrupling the viewing thrills during spring.
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Starry Night & Dark Sky Adventures
You don’t have to stay out all that late to experience eminent stargazing at Death Valley National Park. The park's been given the highest ranking of darkness by the International Dark Sky Association. From ranger-led to self-guided adventures, here are a few amazing ways to witness the mesmerizing night sky at Death Valley.
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