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First Light Resorts at Yosemite is thrilled to share three significant improvements that pave the way for travelers the world over to visit Yosemite with greater ease and care than ever before.

First Light Resorts at Yosemite is thrilled to share three significant improvements that pave the way for travelers the world over to visit Yosemite with greater ease and care than ever before.

Beyond the iconic cliffs of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park unfolds into a vast and varied landscape filled with quieter wonders waiting to be discovered. Follow winding mountain roads to the wide-open alpine expanse of Tuolumne Meadows, where golden grasses sway beneath glacier-carved peaks, or walk among ancient giants in Mariposa Grove, home to some of the largest trees on Earth.

Amidst growing concerns about overcrowding, Groveland-based Rush Creek Lodge, and Evergreen Lodge are offering a shuttle for the third year in a row, which includes a guided tour from a naturalist, and dinner to a limited number of participants who want to see the firefall via the Yosemite Firefall Express.

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.