Whats the best time to go to Yosemite National Park?|191784

I_m planning on going to Yosemite National Park for a weekend of hiking and enjoying nature. When do you recommend is the best time to visit the park? I have from now until June.

I have been to Yosemite every season. My two favorites is the winter and spring. The winter is great because of less crowds, beautiful snow, ice skating and snow skiing. May is great too. Go before Memorial day though, cause it really gets crowded after that. The water falls are running like crazy at that time. Hike Vernal falls, but bring like a rain coat, for you will get soaked hiking up to the falls. If you want to hike half dome, remember that the cables don_t go up till about memorial day or so. Check their web site for that. I LOVE that park and go every year at least once. I never get tired of it.

If you are bringing kids or if you only want some light hikings, go to Yosemite during Easter. The water falls are at full blown after 2 months of warmer weather. You can stay in the Valley, discover nature, while holding on to the comfort of most commodities such as showers, dining, and even swimming in a hot swimming pool.

If you are a hardcore hiker, then go to Yosemite in the summer between June and September. Mountain trails will be snow free. Bring bug repellent _ sun screen. I once went to Yosmite for 2 weeks backpacking in August. Mosquitos were everywhere: They were there when you pee; they were there in your deck of card when you play; they were there in your cup right after you have just pour water in.