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Welcome to our blog. Here we share all kinds of stories & tips about exploring our area. From hiking, camping to dining, join us on a journey from southern Yosemite, through Madera County, to the San Joaquin Valley. Use the "filter" feature below to hone in on your favorite topics.

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Discover Yosemite's Icons

41 Things to do Around Highway 41

Exploring Alternative Adventures When Yosemite National Park is Closed or you are waiting to get in READ MORE >

The Carved Bear Capital of the World

10 Best Stargazing Spots in Yosemite and Madera County

Easter Events in Southern Yosemite

The Legacy of Buffalo Soldiers in Yosemite National Park

Find Your Zen: Wellness Experiences in Madera County

New and Exciting

Exploring Yosemite in Winter: Tips From a Travel Expert

What to Expect when Traveling to see Horsetail Fall -- Yosemite's Natural Firefall

Oakhurst Community Facelift

A Treasure Of A Different Kind At The Fossil Discovery Center

Show Us How You Play

What to Know When Visiting Yosemite - Right Now

Fall Festival Season in Yosemite's Southern Gateway

Bass Lake Fall Favorites

ARTober in Oakhurst: A Month of Art, Culture, and Fun for All in the Sierra Region

Wilderness Camping

Judis Jaunts A Bit Of Zen In The Middle Of Yosemite In Summer

Kid Friendly Activities to Do in or Near Yosemite

How to Celebrate the Fourth Of July in Or Near Yosemite

Bucket List of 20 Must Do Things You Need To Do Around Yosemite

Rock, Jazz, and Summer Vibes: Your Ultimate Guide to Live Music in Yosemite's Southern Gateway

Best Father's Day in Yosemite and Madera County

Bass Lake Resorts Spring into the Season

A Guide To Yosemite's Waterfalls

Embrace the Wild West in Madera County

Best Places to Fish in California – Yosemite Region

5 Lesser Known Waterfalls to See in or Near Yosemite

What To Look For When Spring Has Sprung - Wildflowers

Guided Tours and Adventures In and Around Yosemite

Best Spring Hiking Trails Near Oakhurst

Four of the Most Instagramable Places in Yosemite During Winter

Explore One of the OLDEST Wine Regions in the US - The Madera Wine Trail

Yosemite Half Dome Hike Permit Guide

Winter Wonders at Bass Lake: Your Ultimate Yosemite Getaway

Winter Time Fun Abounds at the Badger Pass Ski Area

Celebrating Local Native American Cultures

Best Fall Color Spots in Yosemite

Romantic, Unique and Delicious Valentine's Day Events Around Madera County

Three Reasons to Choose Winter in Yosemite and it's Southern Gateway

10 Exciting Experiences this Fall in Yosemite's Southern Gateway

The Ultimate Fall Hiking Guide to Yosemite & Where to Find Fall Colors

Recreate Responsibly

The Ultimate Summer Hiking Guide for Oakhurst

All Aboard. The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Moonlight Express - A Unique Experience

The History of North Fork

Why Fall is the Most Romantic Season in Yosemite

5 Destinations that are Classic Yosemite

Things to Do in Yosemite During the Christmas Holidays

5 Outdoorsy Romantic Winter Ideas in Yosemite

Experience Yosemite Virtual Reality: 8 reasons to add this experience to your Yosemite bucket list

The “Natural” Events of a Yosemite Winter

Where to Spot Fall Foliage & Hike Around Oakhurst During the Fall

Geführte Touren und Abenteuer im und um den Yosemite

Boating & Boat Safety On Bass Lake

Top 5 Yosemite Fall Favorites

Museums of Madera County – They’re Not a Place of Artifacts, They’re a Place of Ideas

Epic 3-Day Hiking Guide To Yosemite National Park In The Summer

Planning a Family Trip to Yosemite National Park

5 Reasons To Request Your Visitors Guide

Exploring Madera County - A Journey That Leads To Freedom

Experiencing the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway after the Creek Fire

Exploring Yosemite's Historic Wawona

Judi's Jaunts - A Tale of Two Meadows

How to plan a Yosemite Destination Wedding

Fun, Unique, And Historical Bridges Of Yosemite

Are Dogs Allowed In Yosemite?

Sample California’s National Parks Via the Majestic Mountain Loop

Des fossiles aux chutes : Visiter Yosemite, Californie

Driving Conditions and Winter Travel in the Yosemite Region

Erlebnisse im Yosemite das ganze Jahr über

Become an Arachnophile not an Arachnophobe at this Year's Tarantula Festival

Miner 49’er Diggin’ Up Gold Rush History in Madera County

A Dash Of History Alongside A Heaping Spoon Of Tasty Dishes On Bass Lake

Be The Toast Of Oakhurst

What Is Forest Bathing... and Why Everyone Should Try it

California's Centers

The River Runs Through It – Fishing Spots of Yosemite

Take a Dip into the California Lakes of Madera County

Cast Off to Fun at these Fishing Lakes of the San Joaquin Gorge

The Healing Nature of, well … Nature

I Wanna Rock. As In Yosemite Rock Formations

4 Summer Romantic Getaways In Yosemite and Its Southern Gateway

The ‘Hidden’ Side of Yosemite

Bear Down… Yosemite Bears – Fun Facts About These Furry Creatures

Dog Friendly Fun in Yosemite & Madera County

Snow Fun. Here’s Where to Snow Play in and Around Yosemite

5 Important Dates In Yosemite’s History

Films Shot In Yosemite and Madera County

Brief Look into the Early Rock Climbing Feats Over the Years in Yosemite

Learn What the Trees are Telling You in Yosemite

Hop To It, But Don't Kiss Them. Frogs & Amphibians of Yosemite

National Historic Landmarks of Yosemite

A Blast from the Past - Stories from Yosemite

RVs Always Welcome

John Muir Quotes about Yosemite to Inspire the Inner Mountaineer in You

Peak Bagging in Yosemite

10 Essentials for Hiking in a National Park

Fossils to Falls Road Trip by Emily Taylor

Yosemite Place Names: The Origin and History of Names in Yosemite National Park

Hear & See Yosemite National Park from the Comfort of Home

Historical Figures of Yosemite

Bass Lake Movie Marathon

It's NOT about the Bass in Bass Lake during the annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby

Adrenaline Junkie? Here's 4 Heart Pumping Adventures in and Around Yosemite

A Bit of Apres in the Yosemite Region

Everything you Need to Know About Yosemite Ice Skating

Guide to Snowshoeing in and Around Badger Pass Ski Area

7 Ways to Have Winter Fun in Yosemite

Why Bass Lake is a Great Thanksgiving Getaway

Von Fossilien bis zu den Wasserfallen: Ein Besuch in Yosemite, Kalifornien

Judi's Jaunts: History and Botany Collide in Riotous Splendor at Biledo Meadow

4 Hidden Gems in Madera County

Tips for Camping in Yosemite National Park

Judis Jaunts Check out Hetch Hetchy

Thirteen Things to Know About the Glacier Point Ski Hut Adventure

Sugar Pine Lumber Company Madera Flume by Linda Gast

Thrifting and Gifting around Oakhurst

Morgan and Family Return to Bass Lake

Yosemite Nature Notes One Day in Yosemite

Yosemite Nature Notes Black Bears

Judis Jaunts Hiking Raymond Bridge to Eastman Lake

My Experience Hiking Half Dome with a Professional Guide

Judi's Jaunts - Hiking Yosemite's Mount Dana

Ales and Trails with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides and South Gate Brewing Company

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