Visiting Yosemite National Park this summer? You need to know this ⬇️ Reservations will be required to enter the park between 6am–2pm on the following dates: ✨ May 24–26 (Memorial Day weekend) ✨ June 15–August 15 (daily) ✨ August 30–September 1 (Labor Day weekend) Reservations open *TOMORROW* May 6 at 8am PST on Recreation.gov—and they go fast. Set a reminder, create an account, and be ready to book! Didn’t get one 😬? You’ve still got options: ✨ Enter after 2pm (but don’t arrive early) ✨ Take a YARTS bus into the park ✨ Book lodging inside Yosemite (like The Ahwahnee) ✨ Join a tour group Or skip the stress entirely and check out these lesser-visited Sierra Nevada gems: 🌲 Ebbetts Pass – peaceful hikes + alpine lake in the mountains ❤️ Sequoia National Park — an equally epic park just south of Yosemite; no reservation required. 🚵 Downieville – gold rush town turned mountain bike haven. Nearby Sardine Lake + PCT for hikes. 🏕️ Sierraville – explore the lakes between Downieville + Sierraville in the Lakes Basin area. Book a stay at @constellationcreek 🌄 Kaiser Wilderness – Yosemite vibes, no crowds. Very wild. 📌 Save this for later & tag a friend who needs to plan their summer trip! 👉 Follow @wheresjessieb for more off-the-beaten-path California travel tips.