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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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Bass Lake Fall Favorites
Museums of Madera County – They’re Not a Place of Artifacts; They’re a Place of Ideas
Miner 49’er Diggin’ Up Gold Rush History in Madera County
All Aboard. The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Moonlight Express - A Unique Experience
Top 5 Yosemite Fall Favorites
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
How to Get in & Experience Yosemite this Summer
Recreate Responsibly
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
A Guide To Yosemite's Waterfalls
Sample California’s National Parks Via the Majestic Mountain Loop
Best Places to Fish in California – Yosemite Region
The Healing Nature of, well … Nature
Are Dogs Allowed In Yosemite?
I Wanna Rock. As In Yosemite Rock Formations
What To Look For When Spring Has Sprung - Wildflowers
Best Father's Day in Yosemite and Madera County
4 Summer Romantic Getaways In Yosemite and Its Southern Gateway
10 Best Stargazing Spots in Yosemite and Madera County
The ‘Hidden’ Side of Yosemite
Bear Down… Yosemite Bears – Fun Facts About These Furry Creatures
Fun, Unique, And Historical Bridges Of Yosemite
5 Reasons To Request Your Visitors Guide
Traveling To Yosemite In The Winter
Dog Friendly Fun in Yosemite & Madera County
Snow Fun. Here’s Where to Snow Play in and Around Yosemite
5 Outdoorsy Romantic Winter Ideas in Yosemite
5 Important Dates In Yosemite’s History
Films Shot In Yosemite and Madera County
What to Expect when Traveling to see Horsetail Fall -- Yosemite’s Natural Firefall
Know Before You Go
Three Reasons to Choose Winter in Yosemite and it's Southern Gateway
The “Natural” Events of a Yosemite Winter
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
Three Romantic Fall Getaways
10 Experiences to Fall for this Autumn
Celebrating ARTober In Oakhurst In 2020
National Historic Landmarks of Yosemite
A Stroll Through Yosemite With Ansel Adams’ Spirit
Explore One of the OLDEST Wine Regions in the US - The Madera Wine Trail
A Blast from the Past - Stories from Yosemite
RVs Always Welcome
Micro Weddings are BIG this Year
Yosemite Micro Weddings are the way to go. Small ceremonies, small receptions, lots of fun! READ MORE >
John Muir Quotes about Yosemite to Inspire the Inner Mountaineer in You
Peak Bagging in Yosemite
Fossils to Falls Road Trip by Emily Taylor
Wilderness Camping
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
Bass Lake Resorts Spring into the Season this May
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
5 Destinations that are Classic Yosemite
Things to Do in Yosemite During the Christmas Holidays
7 Ways to Have Winter Fun in Yosemite
Planning a Family Trip to Yosemite National Park
Why Bass Lake is a Great Thanksgiving Getaway
Von Fossilien bis zu den Wasserfallen: Ein Besuch in Yosemite, Kalifornien
Why Fall is the Most Romantic Season in Yosemite
Become an Arachnophile not an Arachnophobe at this Year's Tarantula Festival
Judi's Jaunts - A Tale of Two Meadows
Judi's Jaunts: History and Botany Collide in Riotous Splendor at Biledo Meadow
Judis Jaunts A Bit Of Zen In The Middle Of Yosemite In Summer
How to Celebrate the Fourth Of July in Or Near Yosemite
Rumor vs Reality Visiting Yosemite in Summer
5 Lesser Known Waterfalls to See in or Near Yosemite
Tips for Camping in Yosemite National Park
Judis Jaunts Check out Hetch Hetchy
Kid Friendly Activities to Do in or Near Yosemite
Thirteen Things to Know About the Glacier Point Ski Hut Adventure
Embrace the Wild West in Madera County
Winter Time Fun Abounds at the Badger Pass Ski Area
Four of the Most Instagramable Places in Yosemite During Winter
Sugar Pine Lumber Company Madera Flume by Linda Gast
Morgan and Family Return to Bass Lake
A Guide to Hiking Half Dome by YExplore
Yosemite Nature Notes One Day in Yosemite
Yosemite Nature Notes Black Bears
Judis Jaunts Hiking Raymond Bridge to Eastman Lake
3 Day Extreme Sports Adventure Spring or Summer
My Experience Hiking Half Dome with YExplore
Winter in Yosemite Travel Tips Straight From a Travel Expert
Judi's Jaunts - Hiking Yosemite's Mount Dana
Ales and Trails with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides and South Gate Brewing Company
Stay Fit and Keep Off Vacation Pounds Whilst on Vacation
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