Yosemite Picnicking

Picnicking is a favorite pastime in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite picnicking is loved by young families, groups of friends, and couples alike. It's a great way to enjoy a meal without leaving the beauty of the park. Picnic areas are provided throughout Yosemite so you can stop and enjoy a meal with your friends, family, or loved one while exploring virtually any portion of Yosemite. Places to Picnic in Yosemite There are multiple Yosemite picnicking areas throughout the park. You can find places to picnic in Mariposa Grove, Wawona, Yosemite Creek, Tenaya Lake, Lembert Dome, and in Yosemite Valley. Picnic areas throughout the Valley include Cathedral Beach, Sentinel Beach, Lower Yosemite Fall, and Church Bowl. These picnic areas have the advantage of being close to the Yosemite Village visitor center and the restaurants of Curry Village where you can pick up food to take to one of the Yosemite picnicking sites. Staying Safe While Picnicking Yosemite picnicking areas tend to be frequented by wildlife. The critters of Yosemite are drawn to the scent of our food. But it's important to keep your distance from animals in the park and extremely important to never, ever feed them. Human food can be harmful to animals, no matter how much they may seem to want it! The scent of our food can also attract larger animals like bears and mountain lions. In order to keep Yosemite's picnic areas as safe as possible, it's important to never feed these larger animals and to clean up your picnic area thoroughly once you’re finished. Properly disposing of your food will help ensure that bears and other larger animals keep their distance from Yosemite picnicking areas. What to Pack for your Picnic When you choose to stay in a cabin, condo, or home provided by Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders, you'll have access to your own full kitchen. Take advantage of your kitchen by preparing whatever you would like for your picnic. If you're picnicking with your family, consider packing sandwiches, chips, and brownies. If you're planning a picnic with a loved one, perhaps you'd enjoy a fresh salad and some chocolate-dipped strawberries. The possibilities are endless when you have your own kitchen in which to prepare your Yosemite picnic. You'll also want to pack games and activities to enjoy during and after your meal. Consider bringing a volleyball or a baseball and some gloves. Or you can bring along your hiking boots to enjoy a trek through the forest before or after your picnic. Wherever you choose to go and whatever you choose to do for your picnic, make sure you have great Yosemite lodgings to come home to at the end of the day. With Yosemite's Scenic Wonders you can stay in your very own cabin, condominium, or home within the gates of Yosemite National Park. Wherever you stay with Scenic Wonders you'll have your own kitchen, plenty of space, and comfortable accommodations. Call now at 1-888-YOSEMITE (1-888-967-3648) to make your Yosemite reservations. Our friendly staff is standing by to answer your questions and help you choose the perfect Yosemite accommodations for your vacation. Photo credit: pixelthing