Dewey, Dewey, Dewey
For three months, we've been chomping at the bit to do the snowshoe hike out to Dewey Point in Yosemite. The hike is a 3.5 mile one-way trip from the Badger Pass ski area to the tip of Dewey Point....
View ArticleTake the day off and get to Yosemite…now!
I can't say enough about Yosemite National Park. Since my first visit a few years ago, I have been enamored with its beauty and incredibleness. I've only scratched the surface of the park and it...
View ArticleCrowds and unbelievable beauty: Yosemite lives up to its reputation
I must admit, I was not looking forward to going to Yosemite National Park during our just-finished vacation. While it has a reputation for being beautiful, Yosemite is also known for huge crowds,...
View ArticleThree Visitors Swept Over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park
July 20, 2011 - Three visitors are presumed dead after plunging over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. Hormiz David, 22 year old male, of Modesto, CA,...
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My Heart Wears Size 8 Nikes
Mom's heart goes through the wringer worrying about her kids on a trip to Yosemite and starting junior high.
View ArticlePolling all Hikers: Does it Help to Use Poles?
Okay! Enough about Alaska. Back to the Golden State and all its natural wonders. This weekend marks our 4th Annual trip to the Yosemite area for Labor Day weekend. I'm looking forward to chilling on...
View ArticleYosemite for the Impatient
National Parks can be terribly crowded on holiday weekends and Yosemite is no exception. Getting into the park can take up most of your day if you don't arrive early. If you're like me and a little...
View ArticleThe Year’s Best Adventures: Nothing Short of a Miracle
It's been almost a year since I began capturing the trips I've taken, or adventures I'm dreaming of, on this site. This week, I've been re-reading my posts and reflecting on my good fortune of...
View ArticleA snow storm of activity in Yosemite
Finally! Northern California is getting rain and much needed snow in the mountains. The Weather Channel's radar map shows snow sitting over the Sierras, which means a much anticipated... (This is a...
View ArticleNature: a child’s perfect playground
So we recently returned from an amazing 3 day family vacation in Yosemite. And, if you’ve ever been to Yosemite, you know just how beautiful and breathtaking it is. Our kids were in heaven. Not only...
View ArticleGo Climb a Rock
Those of you visiting the California State Library for its annual Juneteenth exhibit will also want to climb the stairs or take the elevator to the library's second floor. There, the theme of the...
View ArticleSummer Camp for Grown Ups
"Welcome to May Lake Camp!" exclaimed Brian the camp manager as we entered the main dining tent, careful not to knock anything over with our bulging backpacks. After a three and a half mile... (This...
View ArticleSo Fresh & Refreshing
Fresh water can be rare to come by while hiking, which makes it such a treat to discover some naturally. We had heard rumors of a fresh spring on the hike to Cathedral Lakes in Yosemite, but... (This...
View ArticlePerson Dies After Contracting Rare Illness at Yosemite
One person has died and another sickened after contracting a rare illness while vacationing at Yosemite National Park.
View ArticleBody of Missing Six Year Old Boy Recovered in Yosemite National Park
August 23, 2012 - The body of Jacob Adams, a six year old boy who was swept into the Merced River on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, has been recovered today. Jacob was wading in the Merced River with his...
View ArticlePlanning to climb Half Dome in Yosemite this year? Cable comes down October 9th
Oct. 3, 2012 - The Half Dome Cables will be taken down for the season on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. The cables are taken down each October for the fall and winter season. The cables are proposed to be...
View ArticleA Western Winter Wonderland
It was bittersweet driving away from California a few weeks ago as my husband and I embarked on a 4,000 mile road trip to Chicago where we'll wait out our time until we leave the states for our...
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Young Girl Apologiezes for Stealing Sticks, Will Replace them at Yosemite...
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (CNN)-It may as well be the 11th Commandment: Leave nature as you found it, the National Park Service says.So imagine the horror of a little girl named Eve — no, Evie, to be...
View ArticleEast Entrance on Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Open Saturday, May 11
May 10, 2013 - The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season tomorrow, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. for all vehicular traffic. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State...
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700 firefighters battle wildfire near Yosemite; 150 homes evacuated
MARIPOSA COUNTY-Dubbed the Carstens Fire, a wildfire is burning less than 40 miles from Yosemite National Park.Cal Fire says 150 homes in the area, off Carstens Road, have been evacuated. Several roads...
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