A four-hour drive east from San Francisco, Yosemite National Park is home to 1,200 square miles of natural beauty. It's also home to fantastic off-season travel deals -- up to 60% off.

With fewer crowds compared to summer months, winter visitors to the Mariposa County region will feel like they have the place to themselves.

Snowshoe under the moonlight. Explore Gold Rush history at Mariposa museums. Ski the slopes of Badger Pass. Or simply enjoy the serenity of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

In early spring, the landscape starts to bloom and the waterfalls start to flow. But crowds are still relatively thin. Plus, it's a chance to explore this stunning setting without paying peak-season summer prices.