I know what you’re thinking. Kids? At the spa? Is nothing sacred? And, believe me, several years ago, when I was in the throes of exhausted early motherhood, I was sleep deprived enough to probably whack someone over the head for even suggesting such a thing.
I’ve spent my entire life living in California and somehow managed to visit Yosemite National Park for the first time last month. Now that I’ve had my first taste of the majestic mountain peaks and the incredible vastness of it all, I’ll definitely be back again soon.
The spa transports you to another realm, designed in the essence of Yosemite’s grandeur – rushing waterfalls, warm granite rock, smooth river rocks softened with time, scents of eucalyptus and lemongrass, and mineral hot springs.
Nestled on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Groveland is a town that whispers stories of the old frontier life while offering the serenity of a modern-day mountain escape to one of America’s most famous national park. With a population of just over 500 residents…
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa, which is located just minutes from the park’s west entrance, is another luxury option with standard rooms, suites, and villas.
Beautiful views and exciting activities aren’t just for the parks. These accommodations also have their own charms.
Look to the stars and experience the world after dark at these family-friendly hotels and resorts.
For a few weeks every February, Yosemite National Park experiences a phenomenon that creates the illusion of a waterfall of flames. Dubbed the firefall, it takes place on the park’s eastern side at El Capitan when the sunlight reflects through the famed Horsetail Waterfall. And now, it got easier to experience.
In mid to late February, something really special happens in Yosemite: the Firefall phenomenon. This is when the setting sun’s light hits the trickling waterfall named Horsetail Fall on the face of El Capitan in a particular way that makes it look like it’s on fire. It’s a cool effect that draws crowds to the parts of the park where it’s visible.
Rush Creek Lodge ranks top 10 in Northern California’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
