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After visiting this lodge, one of the things that stands out the most about the property is the experienced, on-site “Recreation Team,” which hosts guided Yosemite tours and offers free, helpful planning advice…

By Clara Hogan & Erika Mailman, October 16, 2023 “The splendor of this national park blanketed in snow cannot be overstated. From skating under the graceful swoop of Half Dome, to taking a sleigh ride or just turning in a circle in dazed disbelief at the views, Yosemite is worth the trip. Plus, Badger Pass Ski Area is the …

We asked our friends at the Recreation Desk the top ten things they’re recommending this fall, and here’s what they had to say!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer photo contest, S’more Yosemite Summer Fun.

We’re feeling extra thankful for all who shared and casted their votes. Your participation not only makes it fun for us, but keeps everyone #YosemiteDreaming when they need it most.

Located just a mile from Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy entrance, Evergreen Lodge is an ideal place to stay when you visit Yosemite on a budget. With rustic and comfortable Vintage Cabins, a range of on-property amenities and activities, and fast access to Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy entrance, Evergreen Lodge is one of the best places in Yosemite to stay …

When you plan to camp in Yosemite National Park, there are a plethora of things to consider: your packing list, the best time to go, acceptable camping practices, how long to stay, and more. Evergreen Lodge offers a custom Yosemite camping option to simplify your camping trip so you can enjoy your time to the …

By Matthew Poole If it’s been a while since you’ve taken a road trip to Gold County and Yosemite, now is the time to open your calendar and find the right weekend for a four-day Gold Country and Yosemite getaway. You don’t even have to plan it — I’ve already found all the best things …

With 88 cabins scattered across 20 secluded acres, Evergreen Lodge is a short drive from Yosemite’s west entrance. Built in the 1920s but nicely updated, the resort has a family-camp feel and wide range of accommodations. Read More

For the classic Yosemite experience at any time of the year, this affordable and refreshingly crowd-free 22-acre resort has it all: cozy cabins in the woods, a historic and lively tavern, a great restaurant serving a diverse menu, even a recreation center and library. Scattered throughout groves of towering pines, the cabins come with private …

Near the entrance to Hetch Hetchy, this classic 90-year-old resort lets roughing-it guests cheat with comfy, prefurnished tents and deluxe mountain cabins. Outdoor recreation activities abound, with equipment rentals available. There’s a general store, tavern with a pool table and a restaurant (dinner mains $18 to $28) serving three hearty meals every day. Read More

We’re surrounded by the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountain Range that makes for the ultimate hiking, biking, and lodging adventures. At the lodge we’re enjoying a spring for the history books with blooming wildflowers and raging waterfalls. Here’s a list of 15 local attractions and activities that guests are enjoying right now during the waterfall and wildflower season of a lifetime!

By Amanda Christensen, May 29, 2023 “Evergreen sits on the western border of Yosemite National Park, and it’s [this] ‘hidden gem’ fifth entrance that most people don’t talk about or know about, which is the Hetch Hetchy Entrance,” explains Teri Marshall, director of marketing and communications for Evergreen. The lodge was built nearly a century …

Published on Apr 28, 2023 The seasoned travelers at Sacramento Magazine saw the writing on the wall this winter, so to speak, and went all in to make Yosemite the star of their May issue.  We can’t decide what we like better: the thoughtful and thorough feature on how to make the best of Yosemite right …

By Megan duBois, May 1, 2023 Part of the fun of taking a trip to any national park is being able to sleep inside the gates, but given the popularity of Yosemite National Park, the lodges and campgrounds tend to fill up quickly. In fact, reservations for these popular accommodations are available a year in advance and are hot tickets …

By Jennifer Flowers, Devorah Lev-Tov, Nora Zelevansky, April 28, 2023 There’s no denying the romantic appeal of the American West: storied ranching culture; green valleys that explode with wildflowers in the spring; rushing, trout-filled rivers; stands of pine and aspen forests; views of snow-topped peaks. And there are few better ways to take it all in than with …

By Olivia O’Bryon, April 23, 2023 If you haven’t been to Yosemite, you’re in for a treat—and, if you have, you already know how awe-inspiring it feels each and every time you pull into the valley. The granite walls and valley floor offer something different during each season of the year, from the roaring waterfalls …

We were floored by the memories shared from our Spring photo contest, Wonderful Waterfalls and Wildflowers. Our hearts are warm as we thank all who shared, and casted their votes. Your participation not only makes it fun for us, but keeps everyone #YosemiteDreaming when they need it most. Here we congratulate the winners and share a …

By Kate Loweth, April 15, 2023 If you are looking for modern conveniences in a woodsy setting, pick Evergreen Lodge for your next stay when you visit Yosemite. Right now, Evergreen Lodge is celebrating 100 years of welcoming families to Yosemite and it’s the perfect time to visit. The property is located about 10 minutes …

We were floored by the memories shared from our Winter photo contest, Yosemite Winter Wonderland. Our hearts are warm as we thank all who shared, and casted their votes. Your participation not only makes it fun for us, but keeps everyone #YosemiteDreaming when they need it most. Here we congratulate the winners and share a few …

By Sherri Andrew, March 22, 2023 A California road trip wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Yosemite National Park, and what better place to stay than Evergreen Lodge? We’re equipped with rustic cabins, guided excursions, a full service restaurant and tavern, nightly s’mores and countless daily activities. If you’re looking for an elevated cabin …

By Matador Creators, April 10, 2023 For nearly a century, Evergreen Lodge has been the perfect getaway for Yosemite visitors. Located just outside the national park boundary, an hour’s drive north of Yosemite Valley, this charming woodsy lodge offers nearly 90 vintage and contemporary cabins nestled in acres of forest. Whether you’re looking for a …

By Faith Katunga, March 28, 2023 With its recent expansion, the Evergreen Lodge has become a full-service, historic resort with 88 roomy cottages in the woods. The lodge is just a mile from Yosemite National Park in California, making it convenient for guests to visit the park’s most popular sites, including Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, and Hetch …

By Shoshi Parks, February 15, 2023 You don’t have to come with kids in tow to stay at Evergreen Lodge, but with summer camp vibes and cabins large enough for the whole family, it’ll be a whole lot more fun if you do. A total of 88 cottages spread across 20 acres of towering pines …

Evergreen Lodge, a classic mountain resort located on the Western border of Yosemite National Park, is reopening for the 2023 season on February 17, 2023, for an epic year of iconic waterfalls. Visitors can explore the beauty of Yosemite while enjoying the rustic yet refined ambiance of one of the area’s premier eco-friendly lodges.

By Allison Tibaldi, January 19, 2023 Yosemite National Park’s majestic beauty should mesmerize even jaded teens. Set in a forest right near the park’s entrance, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better base camp than Evergreen Lodge. Guests stay in rustic cabins equipped with cast iron gas fireplaces, fluffy pillows, and Pendleton blankets. There’s a …

Wow! So many great guest photos and memories from our Fall photo contest, Yosemite Fall Fun. From the leaves changing colors and the first snow fall of the year, there was truly something for everyone this time around. Thank you to all who shared, and to all who cast their votes. Your participation not only makes …

Wow! So many great guest photos and memories from our Spring photo contest, Waterfalls and Wild Flowers.

From cascading waterfalls and blooming wildflowers, there was truly something for everyone this time around.

Here we congratulate the winners and share a few honorable mentions that we loved. We hope you do too!

Anyone who looks at a beautiful photo of a nature scene depicting a sunset or a mountain range or a towering forest of evergreen trees can’t help but smile and wish they were there. Studies are now proving that those who go the extra step, physically stand in nature and experience its beauty firsthand are receiving immense benefits for their mental and physical health.

When I first started my job search, all I was looking for was to be close to Yosemite. This is the place I came when I was young, and it shaped me in ways I am forever thankful for. When I found my way to the Rush Creek and Evergreen Lodges, I was excited for …

From stunning reflections and winter wonderlands to just the cutest little critters, there was truly something for everyone this time around.

Thank you to all who shared, and to all who cast their votes.  Your participation not only makes it fun for us, but it helps everyone keep #YosemiteDreaming when they need it most.

Wow! So many great guest photos and memories from our Spring photo contest, Yosemite Inspiration.From little adventurers to wintry Half Dome, full moon mornings to family vacations, there was truly something for everyone this time around. Thank you to all who shared, and to all who cast their votes.  Your participation not only makes it …

By Kara Harms, November 15, 2021 We checked in and immediately ran around the property of Evergreen Lodge Yosemite to take tons of photos of their maple trees which had turned bright yellow. The air smelled like a pine candle, the birds were chirping and the leaves crunching under my feet – I knew instantly that …

From birthday wishes to Yosemite’s night skies, Alpenglow sunsets to just the cutest little critters, there was truly something for everyone this time around.

Our Fall Photo Contest, Favorite Yosemite Memories, is still under way, but we wanted to brighten everyone’s holidays with some staff favorites that are making us smile and look forward to Evergreen’s re-opening February 12th.

Although this summer at Evergreen has looked a little different, the good times have still been rolling and we have a whole new batch of fresh guests photos! See Yosemite through the eyes and hearts of our Summer Photo Contest participants.

We’re thrilled to be able to invite guests on August 19th, September 29th, October 12th, and October 13th, 2020 to join us on the ultimate Yosemite day hike to the top of the parks’ most iconic formation: Half Dome.

Until you’re able to make the trip, you can see Yosemite through the eyes and hearts of our Winter Photo Contest participants.

Over our winter break we treated all 88 of our cabins to a design beautification that honors our rich history while enhancing your Yosemite lodging experience with some new furnishings and comforts.  You’ll notice similar refinements…

In celebration of Groundhog’s Day, we feel it’s only right to take a moment to celebrate Yosemite’s groundhog, the Yellow-Bellied Marmot. We’ve put together some of our favorite Yellow-Bellied Marmot facts here, be sure to check them out!

Our Rec Center chandelier is made from elk and mule deer antlers from the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana and includes over 20 elk antlers and about that many mule deer antlers – good luck trying to count them all!

Fortunately, most of Yosemite is open to you during the current Government Shutdown, and even though most Park Rangers are not able to provide the services we all love and rely on, here are a few tips to help make sure you can still enjoy Yosemite to the fullest.

Shem is a travel blogger with a passion for acquiring new experiences around the globe. She founded her blog, Sugar and Stamps, as a place to share her travel recommendations with friends and family. Being based in the Bay Area, it’s no surprise that…

California’s summer fire season has turned a corner for Yosemite National Park with today’s reopening of the park’s most popular attraction, Yosemite Valley. Yosemite’s Gateway communities have come together with #YosemiteNOW on social media to show the world Yosemite’s current conditions…

Spring has sprung in Yosemite! Which means ’tis the season for epic waterfalls, spectacular displays of spring wildflowers, snowcaps on the Sierra mountaintops, and plenty of room to roam Yosemite’s great outdoors!

The snow has finally arrived this winter and we’re looking to celebrate. And what better way than a good old fashion #yosemitesnowman contest. We’re inviting our friends, family, Facebook friends and Instagram followers to share their BEST SNOWMAN picture with us! Come one, come all — we want to see your snowman!

The nature of travel has changed significantly in recent years, and the rapid pace of change can sometimes be confusing and a touch overwhelming.

Everyone has someone on their holiday shopping list that’s impossible to buy for. Come on—what do get for someone that has everything? Don’t freight this year we’ve put together one of a kind experiences for everyone on your list, so we’ve got you covered.

With Yosemite National Park spanning over 1,000 square miles, it’s easy to imagine that there is many ongoing projects to maintain and improve your Yosemite experience. One of the most integral organizations to these projects in the park is Yosemite Conservancy.

The Evergreen Lodge and our sister property Rush Creek Lodge are so happy to be a part of Clif Bar’s summer #TrailMagic promotion!  There are so many fun things going on – we’ll do our best to break it down for you here.

Evergreen Lodge is proud to be hosting the Localizing California Water Conference again this year. This eye-opening conference serves as a hands-on intensive for water conservation and reuse on both personal and commercial levels.

The January issue of Sunset Magazine showcases the best of winter getaways in the west, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it!

It’s fun to consider that generations ago the Evergreen had a gas station.  What would those happy travelers of yesteryear have said if someone told them that in the year 2015 their gas station would be replaced with an electric car charging station?!?!

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This week in Yosemite we were lucky to have talented photographer Kim Carroll and his wife Josie Gay with us for a few days of much needed picture taking.

As a certified B Corporation we’re part of a larger movement of over 1,200 companies who are working to redefine success in business, so one day all companies will compete to not only be the best in the world, but best for the world.

March 18, 2015 was a picture-perfect day for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Evergreen’s upcoming sister property, Rush Creek Lodge, a new full-service resort opening spring 2016 at Yosemite’s Highway 120 West entrance. 

In 1955 my dad was the reservoir keeper at Lake Eleanor. What a year that was. The year of 1955. We had a monster rain storm which caused the Yuba City flood. The reservoir overflowed. Below the dam we had…

I went to Evergreen Lodge in the spring of 2013 to capture and reminisce memories of the last time I was there, 56 years ago. I loved the updated cabins and the many new amenities. It is still focused on family, environment, and a great time being together.

I’m originally from Brazil. I have been living in California for the past 5 years, but most of my family still lives in my home country. When I got married, my father, his wife and my sister came to stay 15 days at my house. Once they got here…

Our family vacationed at Evergreen Lodge in August 2007 during one of the hottest weeks of the year.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, but one of my favorite experiences was taking the excursion up to Glacier Point followed by the 4 mile hike down into Yosemite Valley.

Thanks to Susan Henry, Evergreen guest and Facebook fan, for asking for the recipe for the Humito cocktails we served at Thanksgiving that are made using Hum.

On December 17th, three of our Recreation Guides, Bryant Burnette, Jamie Plouffe, and I, Kevin Perry, as well as our good friend from Housekeeping, Mark Freeman, all went on an adventure in the snow up one of the toughest and steepest trails in Yosemite National Park, the Snow Creek Trail.

Just in time for the holidays, yummy recipes from the Evergreen’s winter cocktail menu courtesy of everyone’s favorite Tavern manager.  Thanks for sharing Douglass!

Thanks to Bryant Burnette, one of our fabulous Naturalist and Backpacking Guides, for sharing these quick pics from last weekend’s Wonders of Yosemite Hike & Tour. We’re all so excited – and relieved – about the recent snow in the Sierra. Yes, we’re excited for winter fun to begin, especially snowshoeing among the Giant Sequoias! …

Luke Holderfield, Nov 28, 2012
An unseasonably warm day followed Thanksgiving. The temperature at Evergreen Lodge hit 65 degrees Fahrenheit and I had a nice 5 hour break from the Recreation Desk. Fighting off the inescapable post-Thanksgiving face-stuffing lethargy, I had to get outside and enjoy this clear and beautiful day.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 was a fun milestone for us as we launched our fabulous new website!  We’ve updated the visual appeal to be more worthy of our Yosemite surroundings and added a bunch of functionality to make it easier than ever to plan the perfect Yosemite getaway with the Evergreen as your base. The “Explore” …