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Thanksgiving Near Yosemite
October 30, 2025

Thanksgiving Near Yosemite: Why Groveland is the Perfect Family Basecamp

You’ve already made the wise decision: skipping the kitchen chaos and crowded highways this November. Instead, you're planning a truly memorable holiday. But here’s the million-dollar question: Is Yosemite a good place to spend Thanksgiving? The short answer is a resounding YES. While the major tourist hubs are jammed with Black Friday shoppers, Yosemite offers a stunning blend of crisp mountain air, beautiful late-fall colors, and the quiet magic of the pre-winter season. ...