If you are looking for an easy hike with a fantastic payoff on Tioga Pass, then look no further than May Lake. At a quick 2.4 miles round trip (when the road to the trailhead is open), this hike takes you through beautiful scenery on the way up to a stunning high altitude lake, a […]
May Lake: One of Yosemite High Country’s Best Short Hikes
Last updated: Friday, September 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Clouds Rest: One of Yosemite’s Best Viewpoints
Last updated: Friday, September 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Sitting at over 1,000 feet above Half Dome, Clouds Rest is one of the quintessential hikes in all of Yosemite National Park. Sure, it doesn’t have the grandeur of completing it that Half Dome has, but having been up both of them, I can say that the view from Clouds Rest is the better of […]
Lembert Dome: Hiking Tuolumne Meadows Famous Granite Dome
Last updated: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 By 2 Comments
When driving Tioga Pass through Tuolumne Meadows, one of the most impressive features of the landscape is the large granite slab that sits right next to the meadow known as Lembert Dome. I have driven by it many times and always wondered what it would be like to look out from the top, so on […]
Hiking to the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne & Waterwheel Falls in Yosemite National Park
Last updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 By 5 Comments
If you are backpacking to Glen Aulin ( it should be on your list) then you must make the trek into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne and see the three waterfalls it has to offer. The most popular of these three is Waterwheel Falls, but you will pass the other two on your way […]
Backpacking to Glen Aulin from Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park
Last updated: Saturday, September 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Yosemite National Park is known all over the world for its stunning granite domes and waterfalls. What many people don’t know, is that the part of it that is easy to access is only 5% of the park. To really experience its beauty you need to get out into the backcountry and start to see the […]
Soda Springs & Parsons Memorial Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
Last updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
When visiting the Tuolumne Meadows area of Yosemite National Park, there are two quick and easy attractions that most people choose to see, Soda Springs and Parson’s Memorial Lodge. These two spots are pieces of history in Yosemite and make for a great little hike in the area. Details 1.5 miles round trip Flat Location: […]
Half Dome: The Ten Best Viewpoints for the Iconic Rock
Last updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Half Dome, the iconic slab of granite in Yosemite Nationa Park that you know from your pre-loaded Mac desktop screensaver. It is one of the most easily recognizable things in all of California, up there with even the Golden Gate Bridge. If you haven’t seen it in real life then be sure to add it […]
Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park
Last updated: Friday, July 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most iconic and beautiful waterfalls in Yosemite National Park. It is a super popular hiking spot due to the beauty and how easy it is to do so it can be incredibly busy and difficult to part at in the summer. Here is all the info on this easy […]
Stargazing at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park
Last updated: Friday, July 8, 2016 By 6 Comments
Even though it is incredibly popular, Glacier Point is still one of my favorite spots in all of Yosemite. You can’t beat the views that it provides of Half Dome and Nevada Falls, and the darkness it presents at night makes it an excellent spot for stargazing. If you are interested in checking it out […]
Taft Point Hike in Yosemite National Park
Last updated: Friday, July 22, 2016 By 3 Comments
While Yosemite is full of amazing places to explore, two of my favorites are not in the valley but on Glacier Point Rd. Sentinel Dome and Taft Point are both located off the same trail head on Glacier Point Rd and they both give you two completely unique views of the valley you probably have […]
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