We are posting this great article from Sierra Trading Post interviewing Annie Yearout aka Outdoorsy Mama about some of the best things Yosemite Visitors can see, encounter, feel and experience in and around the park. Photo and text credit: http://hub.sierratradingpost.com/ We asked Annie Yearout, a Northern California resident and author of Outdoorsy Mama to share a few of the things she likes to do in Yosemite National Park. She quickly offered up these five reasons visiting Yosemite...
Yosemite Conservancy – Yosemite Theater Live! Yosemite Conservancy presents unforgettable performances of historic heroes, daring rescues, and thrilling adventures at the Yosemite Theater, located behind the Valley Visitor Center. Schedule: Yosemite Theater 2014 All shows begin at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 4-12. Purchase tickets at Yosemite Conservancy bookstores or DNC Tour Desks.
We would like to share this wonderful story written by Tiffany Nguyen, an Explorer for The Outbound Collective: “When I’m hitting the drawing board and thinking of places to travel to, one of the first places that comes to mind is Yosemite National Park. This place has it all, from the tallest waterfall in North America to one of the most iconic mountains in the United States. Yosemite is a destination that...
The Ferguson fire that roared through the Yosemite region was scary, but was no match for the brave firefighters who defended our amazing National Park. Now that the park re-opened, we have compiled a list of must-sees and dos during your next visit. Late Summer is a great time to jump in the cool water, take a hike on a misty trail and visit the phenomenal high country. Photo credit: bergreenphotography.com...
Winter is truly here. Badger Pass has not been open this early since 2010 and many of us see our dream coming true of a very snowy winter in Yosemite National Park. If you are looking for a place to play, Yosemite’s powder white slopes of Badger Pass are where you want to be. But would California’s original ski resort be here without the involvement of the Yosemite Winter Club?...
Four Nights for the Price of Two! Stay now through October 31, 2013 and receive Four nights for the price of Two!* Enjoy the crisp Fall air, beautiful Fall colors and quiet. The crowds are gone! It’s time to relax and enjoy an extended stay INSIDE Yosemite National Park! Call 855-885-3841 to book your Fall vacation today (call soon for the best selection of fully equipped vacation homes). *Not valid...
Visiting Yosemite in the Spring is a huge treat. It’s the ideal season for waterfalls, warmer weather, plentiful rivers and creeks, blooming flowers, reopened trails and roads, smaller crowds and inexpensive lodging. You’ll soon realize it’s pretty on, for being off-season. 1. Go Chase Some Waterfalls Waterfalls and cascades are at their peak volume and power during the Spring season, thanks to the snow-melt. Did you know that three of...
All eyes are turned to El Capitan in Yosemite Valley these days while two climbers are making headway through the Dawn Wall. Thanks to Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, Brett Lowell (photographer) and Corey Rich (photographer), we are able to see something we may never see again – The 3000 ft (900 m) free climbing ascent of the largest monolith granite rock block in the world located in Yosemite Valley. El Capitan...
Think you have the best chili? Put it to the test! Submit your entry at the CHILI COOK-OFF TO KEEP KIDS SAFE Tuesday, November 12, 2013 – 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sierra Foothill Charter School, 4952 School House Road, Catheys Valley Come and enjoy a homemade dinner for only $4 per person and enter your chili to win! Prizes include: A 2-Night Stay at The Redwoods In Yosemite...
From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series By Maureen Donahue I am Maureen Donahue, co-owner of cabin #42, the last cabin on River Rd right next to the path to the river. My family has been coming here since the 50’s when it was “The Moores Redwoods”. My parents literally stumbled onto this place. They were to stay in the cinder block places across from the...
