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Giant rock formations, waterfalls and deep valleys, pristine lakes and rushing rivers, gorgeous meadows, giant sequoias, and vast wilderness areas make Yosemite National Park one of the most loved and most visited national parks in the U.S.
But this popularity comes with a price; in recent years, the famous park has become congested, making it hard to enjoy for those who don’t have backcountry permits. This, alongside the COVID pandemic, prompted the park to make some changes in 2021, meant to make all visitors’ stay enjoyable. Limiting crowds and implementing social distancing protocols are only a couple of them. Since they proved to work, some of these changes are still in effect.
Since my family visited the park in 2021, shortly after these changes were first implemented, I can attest to the fact that they work — though it helps if you know what to expect before you go. With that in mind, here are some tips for visiting Yosemite National Park this summer.
To limit the crowds and keep us all safe, the park is keeping a reservation system in place, during peak hours, between May 20 and September 30, 2022. Everyone who enters the park between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. during this time frame needs a reservation. Before driving up to the gate during this time, make sure you have one. Even driving through the park during these peak hours also requires a reservation.
Standing in line at the gate to enter during our visit; I noticed a few cars were turning around and leaving, the car ahead of us being one. They didn’t have reservations to enter.
“Can I just buy one here?” the driver asked the ranger. No, he could not.
“You might get lucky and get one, if someone cancels, but you can’t check here,” I heard the ranger say. “We have no signal. Drive back to the nearest town and try to get a reservation online. Good luck.”
If you are staying in Yosemite overnight or have wilderness permits to backpack through the park, you don’t need to make an additional reservation, just show your permits at the entrance. Otherwise, you need to show a reservation for a day-use pass. They’re issued for three consecutive days and only cost $2. They are available at the Recreation.gov site. You need them in addition to the park entrance fee.
However, if you enter the park during non-peak hours (before 6 a.m. or after 4 p.m.), you don’t need a reservation. And entering during non-peak hours still allows you to stay in the park during peak hours.
Lodging in any of the hotels in Yosemite National Park always requires advance planning and reservations. However, this year, the same is true for camping in the park. You need a reservation for all open campgrounds in 2022.
Most campgrounds are open, with reservations, except for four of them: Tuolumne Meadows, Crane Flat, Bridalveil Creek, and Porcupine Flat.
You can’t camp in the park without a reservation, and same-day reservations are not available. However, if you do have a reservation, just like your lodging reservation, it serves as an entry pass for the length of your stay at the park.
After a year of interruption, you can once again use the Yosemite Valley Shuttle Service in 2022. The free shuttles offer convenient and eco-friendly alternatives to car-traffic, with over 20 stops throughout the park. The shuttles will operate between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., though some routes have shorter hours.You can find all the information about the shuttle system on their system map ( JPEG ).
Wearing a mask is required when riding the shuttle.
Though the reservation system limits the number of visitors, Yosemite Valley, the most popular area of the park, may still get congested. To avoid it, make the Valley your earliest — or latest — destination in the park.
Not only does this ensure you can park and stop at any of the spots you want, but you’ll also enjoy more pleasant hikes when temperatures are lower. Summer days may get hot in the lower elevations in Yosemite, so spending time there early or late in the day is more pleasant.
Visiting the park during some of the hottest days of early June (and we had to stick to our reserved dates — couldn’t change them), we spent most of our time in the upper elevations, near Tioga Pass Road.
We drove to Yosemite Valley first thing in the morning, but even then, we found it too hot for longer hikes. But we avoided congestion and had no trouble parking anywhere we wanted to stop.
To further avoid congestion in the most popular area of the Yosemite Valley, the park implemented some road accessibility changes this summer. The changes for 2022 will be in effect between mid-May and mid-October. Drive slowly and watch the signs closely when you drive in the Valley.
We ended up driving around in a large circle when we missed a new turn while visiting the first time they implemented the new system, in 2021. Still, it wasn’t difficult to get back to where we wanted to be. The system seems to work, and it is easy to follow — if you pay attention.
In 2022, Glacier Point Road will be closed all season for construction.
No matter where you go within the park, you’ll find gorgeous views of waterfalls, gorgeous meadows, and stunning rock formations. So, you shouldn’t miss too much of the famous views from Glacier Point.
In the summer of 2022, you won’t be able to drive up to these famous viewpoints, since Glacier Point Road will be closed past Badger Pass Ski Area until May 2023.
However, if you are a good hiker, you can still access these viewpoints through several strenuous and long hikes. The Four Mile Trail (9 miles round trip), Panorama (17 miles round trip), and Pohono (13.5 miles round trip) all start in Yosemite Valley and offer access to the famous viewpoints.
However, if you are not prepared for such long and hard hikes, wait until next season to drive up to Glacier Point. Enjoy the rest of the park instead, and for the best views from above, stop at the viewpoints on Tioga Pass Road, on the other side of the valley.
Tioga Pass Road also offers access to the best places to enjoy the hottest summer days. During the heat of the summer, the higher elevations in the park offer the best experiences. Instead of spending most of your time in the famous Yosemite Valley, enjoy the cooler weather along Tioga Pass road.
You’ll find alpine lakes, shaded pine forests, and hiking trails for all abilities here. Visit Yosemite Valley early or late in the day, and spend midday on the beaches of Tenaya Lake, picnicking along the Yosemite River, or hiking one of the shaded trails in the higher elevations.
Though we only encountered deer and small animals during our visit, the park is home to a large population of bears. Follow protocols in parking lots and trailheads, always lock the bear-safe garbage bins, and when necessary, lock your food in the designated boxes provided in the most bear-prone areas.
Drive slowly, and enjoy the views, keeping an eye out for wildlife . You want to be the person who sees them, not the one who hits them.
Be aware of the elevation in the park. Remember that the higher areas of the park are over 9,000 feet in elevation.
Yosemite Valley can get very hot in the summer, especially mid-day. During those times, stay at the higher elevations, or sit by the river in a shaded spot. Hike early or late in the day, wear a hat, and use sunscreen.
Yosemite has plenty of hiking trails with gorgeous views, ranging from easy strolls in the forest to strenuous, multi-day treks that require a backcountry reservation to complete. Yosemite’s best-known trails are long and strenuous, so they should only be attempted by extremely fit hikers prepared for the challenge. But don’t worry — you’ll find plenty of easy and moderate trails anyone can enjoy.
Overall, the reservation system, along with the shuttle system should help make Yosemite National Park less congested and more pleasant to visit than before the pandemic. Yosemite has been so congested in the past years, we stayed away from it, especially in the summer. Using the reservation system when it was first introduced helped make our experience pleasant and more relaxed.
Still, the main entrances into the park might get congested, especially during the weekends. To avoid this, visit during the middle of the week, and get to the gates early. When it’s open, Tioga Pass entrance is usually less congested than the main entrance. Or, you can always enter during off-peak hours to avoid lines and congestion. As a bonus, you don’t even need a reservation during those times.
Always remember to stay hydrated and choose shaded areas when hiking. Also, time your hikes, especially the more strenuous ones, early or late in the day, to avoid the heat of the midday sun.
Emese Fromm is a Phoenix-based freelance travel writer, translator, and language instructor. Besides TravelAwaits , you can find her travel articles in Lonely Planet, Roadtrippers Magazine , Matador Network, and GoNOMAD, among other publications. A native Hungarian from Transylvania (Romania), Emese grew up surrounded by multiple cultures and speaks several languages. Three decades after leaving Romania, this background still helps her appreciate and connect with people of different backgrounds, which shows up in her articles, which highlight the culture, history, and legends of the places she visits. Besides writing for online travel magazines, she publishes a travel blog, teaches Hungarian as a foreign language, and works as a freelance translator.
Our Chico’s capsule wardrobe was so popular, we decided to make one for the beach! In case you didn’t know, a capsule wardrobe consists of basic pieces that mix and match well. We incorporated versatile pieces that can easily be dressed up or down.
Chico’s is our go-to because they offer classic yet stylish looks in inclusive sizing options. Start shopping for your beach vacay today! Stick around to the end to see some outfits we put together that are perfect for everything from the beach to exploring to dinner.
Available in sizes 000 to 22, Chico’s Crochet Detail Ruffle Maxi Dress will be everyone’s go-to dress for summer. Its beautiful turquoise-blue color looks flattering on everybody, no matter the skin tone. Its built-in drawstring gathers at the waist to give this soft, lightweight dress some shape, while crochet details on the sleeves and skirt give it style. It is only lined to the top of the knee, so it won’t be too hot to wear on your beach vacay. The A-line dress brushes your ankles and is available in petite for those who require a shorter inseam.
This well-made dress “looks far more expensive than it is” according to one rave review. Why does this gorgeous maxi dress deserve a spot in your beach capsule wardrobe? Because it is versatile enough to wear for a special occasion, out to dinner, or for photos on the beach. Chico’s teal Front To Back Beaded Hoop Earrings match perfectly, then feel free to stack on the bracelets and necklaces , as this dress leaves plenty of room for both. Slip on these Tan Laser Cut Slide Sandals and matching Tan Laser Cut Leather Tote and head out to dinner by the water!
Pop this Embroidered Eyelet Sleeve Midi Dress over your Gottex Ruffle Square Neck Swimsuit or dress it up to go out. Made with cotton and a bit of spandex for stretch, this little black dress is embellished with embroidery and eyelets on its elbow-length sleeves. Plus, it’s machine washable! Add the tan slides , straw hat , sunglasses , and jute tote , and you’ve got it made in the shade!
You can never have enough tanks, and this one is perfect for your beach capsule wardrobe. Available in four basic colors (blue, red, gray, and black), this sleeveless top features an eyelet V-neck. Made with Chico’s beloved Touch of Cool knit fabric, it is designed to keep you cool and comfy. Speaking of comfy, the fit is both flattering and comfortable.
One reviewer who purchased it in every color attests “you cannot go wrong with this tank.” The cherry red goes perfectly with Chico’s Floral Pull-On Soft Pants and Floral Ruched Sleeve Soft Jacket . Or for a less formal look, this tank also looks great with these white Brigitte Basic Slit Ankle Pants and Chico’s Mediterranean Coast Sheer Poncho . Accessorize with the Black Trim Straw Sun Hat , Square Gold Tone Drop Earrings , and Tan Laser Cut Leather Tote .
Suits for women are in right now and we are so here for it. This gorgeous Floral Ruched Sleeve Soft Jacket and matching pants are the perfect style stalwart on which to build your beach capsule wardrobe. Offering an unheard-of combination of class and comfort, this lightweight jacket is soft yet sophisticated. It is lined and features shoulder pads, 3/4-ruched sleeves, and hidden front pockets.
Every part of these Floral Pull-On Soft Pants is a yes. Bold floral print? Yes. Stretchy waistband? Yes, please. Super soft? Say less. Not only are these lightweight knit pants super stylish with their wide-leg design, but they are also machine washable, and they have pockets! If a 29-inch inseam is too short for you, then order the tall size. These pants are online only, so you can’t find them in stores.
Obviously, these pants go great with the matching jacket as described above, but they belong in your beach capsule wardrobe because they are so versatile. Their black, red, and white colors go with so many tops and they are dressy enough for dinner yet comfy enough to wear on the plane.
If white pants aren’t your jam, then don’t worry, because Chico’s Brigitte Basic Slit Ankle Pants come in seven other colors! Petite, regular, and tall sizes are available as well. A customer favorite, Chico’s Brigitte So Slimming® 360 Basic Slit Ankle Pants have been updated with a new panel that slims and trims all the way around for a smooth silhouette. These ankle-length pants feature angled front pockets, faux back pockets, and slits at the ankles. So Slimming® Hidden Fit technology offers a slim fit through the hips and thighs to the knees. The machine-washable fabric combo of rayon, nylon, and spandex makes them slightly stretchy and wrinkle-resistant.
As mentioned above and illustrated below, the Brigitte Basic Slit Ankle Pants go great with the Eyelet Tank and Mediterranean Coast Sheer Poncho for lunch on the water, accessorized with the tan slides , straw sun hat , gold earrings , and tan leather tote .
The Mediterranean Coast Sheer Poncho just so happens to be on sale right now! This beach capsule wardrobe piece is perfect for throwing in your suitcase to make one outfit appear to be two. For instance, you could wear the Brigitte Basic Slit Ankle Pants with the Eyelet Tank one day, then throw this over the outfit another day for a completely different look! It could even double as a swimsuit cover-up in a pinch.
The Zenergy® collection is Chico’s athleisure line, designed to keep you comfortable without sacrificing style. The UPF Stripe Bungee Pullover is the perfect lightweight stretch jacket for a day exploring away from the beach. The fabric provides 50+ Ultraviolet Protection Factor to help guard against the sun.
Dress it up with the Brigitte Basic Slit Ankle Pants for a stroll around town or pair it with the matching Zenergy® UPF Tee Skort for a day on the golf course or pickleball court.
Who doesn’t love a skort?! With built-in shorts beneath the skirt, the Zenergy® UPF Tee Skort is also lightweight and stretchy and will quickly become your favorite athleisure piece. It even has a zippered front pocket! Like its matching counterpart above, the fabric has UVA and UVB protection to protect your legs from harmful rays for extra peace of mind on sunny days.
The skort pairs well with a basic tank, like the Touch Of Cool™ Eyelet Tank , for a cool and casual look, or the matching pullover for any outdoor activity.
The Magicsuit Parker Floral Halter Swimsuit Dress gives you confidence in and out of the water. What makes this one-piece swimsuit so magical, you ask? Not only is it made with Miratex® fabric that shapes and slims, but it also turns into a swim dress! Simply untie the top and you’ve got a cute little swim dress — no cover-up needed!
You can’t tell from the halter-looking top, but it actually has an underwire bra to provide support. As one reviewer notes, “The placement of the beautiful flowers draws the eye up and makes for a very attractive suit.” Wear it to the beach with these Black Cat Eye Sunglasses , a Black Trim Straw Sun Hat , and this cute Floral Jute Tote with pom poms.
Chico’s Gottex Ruffle Square Neck Swimsuit takes your basic black one-piece suit and adds a playful ruffle to make it a little flirty. Laser embroidery adds detail to the bust and neckline. Soft cups offer support, while adjustable straps ensure you get the right fit. It is “very flattering even for ‘older women'” according to one reviewer, who raves about the ruffle. Another says she would have never picked it out for herself but was so glad that a sales associate had her try it, so give it a shot even if it might not be your usual style.
The Embroidered Eyelet Sleeve Midi Dress leaves room for the ruffle, or just tie a sarong around your waist and let the ruffle have its day in the sun. Pair it with Chico’s Tan Laser Cut Slide Sandals , a Black Trim Straw Sun Hat , this Floral Jute Tote , and Black Cat Eye Sunglasses for a complete beach-ready outfit!
Basic black sandals get an upgrade with braided detail. Not only are these 100-percent leather sandals cute, but they’re comfy, too! Memory foam padding means you can wear these out exploring all day long. The 2-inch heel is dressy without going overboard, adding a little something to whatever you’re wearing.
As cute as they are versatile, these Tan Laser Cut Slide Sandals play a big role in our Chico’s beach capsule wardrobe. They go with just about everything — especially this matching Tan Laser Cut Leather Tote . Wear them to the beach or out to dinner.
These slides feature a soft Nappa leather upper, a laser cut and stud design, memory foam padding, a flexible slip-resistant outsole, and a gold-tone lacquered heel. That means not only are they cute, but they’re comfy too. Just take it from this reviewer: “I bought
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