Talk Travel with Glen · Season 3 / Episode 03
Let the Fire Fall
Granite walls, valley walks, and the story behind the Firefall. Choose your base first, then build a visit that fits the roads and season.
From the story to your stay
The links from the show.
Inspired to go? Here are the places to stay, experiences to consider, and practical details to help you plan. Sources checked November 1, 2026.
Make it your own adventure
Look up. Slow down. Take it in.
Yosemite is more than a checklist of viewpoints. Make room for a quiet riverbank, a changing reflection, and the feeling of standing beneath those granite walls.
Open the free travel kit →Before you book: NPS currently lists Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road closed due to snow. Wawona Hotel is listed closed. Check road status and the lodging operator before planning high-country travel. Entry rules for a later year may differ from 2026. Current NPS information →
Photos: NPS / Cindy Jacoby; NPS / Christine Fey. Photo sources. No claim to original U.S. Government works.