Yosemite Offers a Timeless Getaway That’s Well Worth the Drive
By Leslie Dinaberg, October 21, 2025
Rush Creek Lodge, California
I’ve spent my entire life living in California and somehow managed to visit Yosemite National Park for the first time last month. Now that I’ve had my first taste of the majestic mountain peaks and the incredible vastness of it all, I’ll definitely be back again soon.
We started our long weekend at Rush Creek Lodge & Spa, a beautifully unpretentious resort on the edge of the park which somehow magically provided every possible amenity we could have wanted in our suite, but still managed to have a bit of a family-camp feel and be very much in touch with nature and the outdoor adventures to come.
Rush Creek’s award-winning spa was a nice treat, with a design inspired by the natural beauty of Yosemite, including warm waterfall coves, an aromatherapy steam room, and Himalayan salt block sauna, as well as a cool mist room. I tried them all — even before doing a bit of hiking in the park!
From the pool to the billiard and game room, bocce ball, corn hole, zip lines, playground, horseshoes, and hammocks, this resort had so many family friendly things to do that it felt like a perfect place for an all-ages reunion.
