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Welcome to our blog. Here we share all kinds of stories about exploring our area. From hiking, camping to dining, join us on a journey from southern Yosemite to the San Joaquin Valley.
It seems like Yosemite’s busy season arrives earlier and earlier each year. What to do, then, if you visit during a holiday period or one of those magical spring weekends only to find the Valley uncomfortably full of people.
Think Hetch Hetchy.
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This month we are fortunate to have guest author/hiker (and volunteer here at the Visitors Center) Debbie Sebastian. Rest assured that Judi is still jaunting about and note that Judi and Debbie occasionally jaunt together.
At a maximum elevation of 600 feet, the out and back Lakeview Trail from the Raymond Bridge to Eastman Lake is a good hiking choice for fall, winter and spring but is open ye... Read More >
1.) Mile High Vista - Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
Just off of Forest Hwy 81, this stop offers one of the most spectacular views along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. We suggest you arrive early enough to catch the impressive panorama view of Minarets, Mt. Ritter (13,157'), Mammoth Mountain, and at least fifteen other named peaks over 10,000 feet in elevation. Bring a few fold up chairs and enjoy the scene as stars light up the sky.
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Even though I’d summited Half Dome twice previously, I decided to summit the massive granite monolith again with YExplore, a professional guide company specializing in Yose... Read More >
Even though I’d summited Half Dome twice previously, I decided to summit the massive granite monolith again with YExplore, a professional guide company specializing in Yose... Read More >
As a local, I am thrilled to share my travel expertise and provide you with tips to make your visit to our destination the best it can possibly be.
In November 1989 I traveled to Bass Lake—and fell in love with the Sierra Nevada foothills the minute my boots hit the ground at The Pines Resort. Over a weekend I explored Yosemite National Park Read More >
I haven’t met many hikes I didn’t love. Doesn’t matter if they’re long or short, flat or at elevation.
The flat ones get me out of my daily routine, focus my thoughts on wilderness and wildness, make me lose track of time for least a few hours. The tough ones challenge body and soul.
Right now I want to talk about a tough one, even though by the time you read this, you may need ... Read More >
I haven’t met many hikes I didn’t love. Doesn’t matter if they’re long or short, flat or at elevation.
The flat ones get me out of my daily routine, focus my thoughts on wilderness and wildness, make me lose track of time for least a few hours. The tough ones challenge body and soul.
Right now I want to talk about a tough one, even though by the time you read this, you may need ... Read More >
Ales and Trails. Yes, it is as good as it sounds, hiking combined with delicious craft beer from our local brewery.
Combining two of my passions, exploring and photography couldn’t be a better week for me plus savouring tasty beer in the afternoons was a spectacular perk! I set out ...
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Ales and Trails. Yes, it is as good as it sounds, hiking combined with delicious craft beer from our local brewery.
Combining two of my passions, exploring and photography couldn’t be a better week for me plus savouring tasty beer in the afternoons was a spectacular perk! I set out ...
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- Research the destination you are visiting for fitness activity offerings and attend a class. You will immerse yourself in the local culture and keep fit at the same time and those pounds at bay.
- Pack Your Activity Monitor. Activity monitors keep you honest and motivated to count your steps. Vacation time is usually a time that includes exploring and walking to get to s... Read More >
