#FindYourself In Our National Parks
Nature can be euphoric. It is mood altering. It can provide serenity or an intense adrenaline rush. Each of us has a different reason to get out in nature. No matter what our individual calling is, millions of us make the journey as often as possible. I suppose for many of us, one of the things we seek is to find ourselves. Being at one with nature can do that. We need that. There is no better place to experience this than in our National Parks.
A Rose by Any Other Name…
I’m sure it’s safe for me to say that it is not Super Tuesday for most Yosemite fans. The trademark battle for the names of iconic Yosemite landmarks continues and today the Park’s new concessionaire, Aramark, takes the reigns. Their website is live and as promised by the NPS – we have a new set of names
Yosemite – 5 Tips to Enhance Your Experience
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 as the Nation's second recognized Park, although protection began as early as 1864 while Abraham Lincoln was in office. There are over 750,000 acres protected yet when most think of Yosemite they are typically referring...
The Elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley
The elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley is North America's longest single drop waterfall at over 1,610 feet. It is supplied completely by snow melt so it typically makes a short yearly appearance. If we are lucky to have the El Nino year that many are forecasting,...
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is One of the Largest Granite Monoliths in the World
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is one of the largest monoliths of granite in the world. Rising over 3,000 feet from the Valley Floor, it stands as a beacon for rock climbing enthusiasts from all over the planet. From Yosemite Valley, climbing is the...
Wind Your Way to the Top of Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is made up of three cascades totaling 2,425 feet, making it one of the tallest waterfalls on the planet. It's not fed by a mountain lake or river, but rather, is powered only by snowmelt and runoff. That's why during the drier Summer months...
Don’t Miss the Wonders on the Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park
When visiting Yosemite National Park, carve some time out of your agenda to spend wandering the Glacier Point Road area. Mostpeople head directly to Glacier Point, which has one of the most stunning views of the Yosemite Valley, however, if you want to...
Yosemite National Park’s Nevada Fall is Well Worth the Steps!
The mighty Merced River begins in Yosemite National Park and cuts its way from the backcountry through Little Yosemite Valley and cascades over the cliff below the granite dome of Liberty Cap creating Nevada Fall. This 594-foot waterfall is a Yosemite...
Spectacular Views from Yosemite’s Panorama Trail
Glacier Point at Yosemite National Park offers spectacular views and a couple of the must do hikes in Yosemite Valley. The 8.5-mile Panorama Trail begins at Glacier Point and wanders down to Nevada Fall then on down past Vernal Fall and the invigorating...
There’s More To Yosemite National Park Than It’s Famed Valley
The Tuolumne River wanders gracefully through Tuolumne Meadows where you'll find some of the most picturesque points in Yosemite National Park. Take Tioga Road (State Route 120) from Crane Flat just outside of Yosemite Valley. The road is seasonal and is...
Reflections of Yesterday’s Yosemite
Yosemite NPS provides unlimited possibilities for photo ops! Mirror Lake is a favorite. You have to catch it at the right time of the year though because this area will completely dry up at times and turn into Mirror Meadow. There is a great trail that...
Roughing It in Yosemite National Park
If you tire of the campfire meal while visiting Yosemite NPS you are in luck. The dining room at the Ahwanhee Hotel is hands down the crown jewel of dining rooms across all of the National Park Lodges, and I dare say, in the world. Its dramatic cathedral...
The Wonders of Yosemite National Park
The National Parks are a great gift. They inspire you, they #relax you, they #ground you, and they reenergize you. Subjectively, of course, Yosemite is hard to beat. The incredible granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley make for some of the best...