A doable drive (two hours from Fresno Airport; five hours from L.A.), Yosemite National Park offers supersize splendor with a heaping helping of majesty. Early fall brings wildflowers, cool climes, and an increase in elbow room, thanks to the dispersal of summer crowds.

Two miles outside the park’s south entrance, the rustic-chic and ecofriendly resort ensures guests are rested (rooms have channel-stitched duvets, private balconies, and whirlpool tubs), fed (there are four on-site restaurants, including fine-dining establishment Embers), and entertained (year-round activities range from swimming to skiing to skating on the outdoor rink).

Unwind and soothe sore muscles after a long day on the trails at Tenaya’s award-winning spa. Treatments incorporate local line Kimberly Parry Organics, handcrafted from regional plants and herbs. Enjoy a hot stone massage (rocks are plucked right from a nearby river) or the Firefall Renewal Experience, a moisturizing treatment that combats the dehydrating effects of arid mountain air.

If you do just one hike during your sojourn, make it this one. With showstopping views of Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and Nevada Fall, along with the most impressive waterfalls this side of Niagara, the trail is a must for novices and pros alike.

Grab a snack and refuel at the bar of the renowned AAA Four Diamond resort. Gaze at Glacier Point and Half Dome while picking at an antipasti platter and sipping an après hike cocktail. Keep an eye out for crumb-foraging squirrels — those little guys are so cute you almost forget they’re vermin.

Just outside the park, the lumbering steam train takes passengers on a four-mile, one-hour tour through the forest. Dog owners, take note: Lady Macbark has a free ticket to ride.

On your way back to civilization, detour to historic Mariposa. Savor a bird’s-eye view of your surroundings as you zip from tree to tree or opt for a guided gold-panning excursion. Looking for the perfect pit stop? Eureka! You’ve found it.