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The image shows a majestic view of Half Dome, a famous granite rock formation in Yosemite National Park, with clear blue skies above and rugged mountain terrain in the background.

Yosemite is requiring entrance reservations thru October 2024

You heard that right. Yosemite is now requiring entrance reservations on weekends only from august 17, 2024-october 31, 2024. Go to Recreation.gov to purchase your reservation if you want to enter the park on weekends. No reservations available on yo… Read more
Adventure Ideas Outside of Yosemite National Park

Adventure Ideas Outside of Yosemite National Park

There is a whole world of interesting activities to do outside of Yosemite National Park. If you need something different from hikes, trees and animals, there are historic sites to visit and towns with good food and even better wine. If you want more… Read more
Half Dome framed by Indian Rock Arch

Yosemite's North Dome Hike

Yosemite has closed Glacier Point Road for construction repairs during 2022. That means that DRIVING access to the iconic views of the famous Half Dome and Clouds Rest from Glacier Point is completely cut off for the year. While some people may see t… Read more

A Photographer's Guide to Yosemite National Park

A toddler with a flip phone camera could capture some pretty incredible photos in Yosemite National Park. It is just that picturesque! But if you want to shoot some of Yosemite’s most postcard-worthy shots, you’ll want to put these viewpoints on your… Read more
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Eight Easy Hikes in Yosemite

As you have probably heard, one of the best ways to explore Yosemite National Park is on foot. However, the park has more than 800 miles of trails. How on earth do you pick the right ones? Do not worry. You do not have to be a master hiker with campi… Read more

What to do on a Rainy Day in Yosemite National Park

So there’s a little rain in the forecast, don’t panic just yet. There are tons of great activities to do in Yosemite even on the rainiest of days. Toss on a raincoat and head out for a hike, embark on the downtown Murphys wine trail, indulge on a gra… Read more

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