“But no temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite. Every rock in its wall seems to glow with life.” John Muir When John Muir, the Scottish born naturalist got off a boat in San Francisco on March 28 1868 the story goes that he asked a carpenter what was the quickest way out of … Continue reading "A walk to Upper Yosemite Falls" The post A walk to Upper Yosemite Falls appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
This weeks Lens Artists Challenge is on the theme ‘Pick a Word’ and has been set by John. My chosen word is ‘Waterfall’. I love the sheer force of nature that is a waterfall. The noise, the spray on your face, (and camera lens) the swirl of vortex air at its base and the power … Continue reading "Lens Artists Challenge – Pick A Word" The post Lens Artists Challenge – Pick A Word appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
Planning to spend one day in Yosemite? Yosemite National Park is huge, and choosing what to do with only one day can be challenging. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I recently spent 3 days in Yosemite and it’s definitely possible to see the best highlights in one day. I would recommend spending the... The post How To Spend One Day In Yosemite National Park – Itinerary & Tips! appeared first on A City Girl Outside.| A City Girl Outside
Planning a trip to Yosemite but starting to wonder if it’s worth it? Yosemite is one of the most popular national parks in the USA, known for its stunning natural beauty and iconic landmarks like Half Dome and El Capitan.But with increasing crowds, and restrictions on reservations, you may be starting to wonder if it’s... The post Is Yosemite Worth Visiting? Here’s 8 Reasons You NEED To Visit! appeared first on A City Girl Outside.| A City Girl Outside
So you’re deciding whether to spend your next vacation in Yosemite or Banff? I don’t blame you! Both of these world-class national parks should be on everyone’s bucket list. Visiting either is a great choice – I have spent a fair bit of time in both of these national parks, and they are equally impressive,... The post Yosemite Or Banff – Which National Park For Your Next Trip? appeared first on A City Girl Outside.| A City Girl Outside
Spending authority is in chaos across the Department of the Interior.| SFGATE
Rep. Tom McClintock's op-ed has ruffled feathers.| SFGATE
Day trips from San Francisco include a vibrant array of historic sites, hamlets, hiking trails, ancient redwoods, and expansive landscapes.| California Travel Life
1. Grand Canyon, Arizona. Everybody knows the big daddy of them all right? The Grand Canyon, found in the state of... The post Did you know America has 3 Grand Canyon’s? appeared first on Complete North America.| Complete North America
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Michael Vaill (Eagle Class of 2010) recently had one of the best weeks in the history of recorded rock climbing.| Aaron On Scouting
You’re going to Yosemite National Park and you’ve heard you should check out the waterfalls. Beyond that, you have no plan? We got you. Here’s what you need to know to take in all of Yosemite’s majestic, high-cascading waterfalls. The short version: Spring time, after the snow melts, is the best time to take in […] The post Yosemite Waterfalls – Planning Your Trip to Yosemite appeared first on Fifty Grande.| Fifty Grande
by way of Joan Didion Not long ago I told my husband, “The book I want for Mother’s Day is You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith (not that Maggie Smith).” He said, “We could make this place beautiful.” I said, “We could, but first, more coffee…” Continue reading The post Notes on a Marriage appeared first on Michelle Richmond.| Michelle Richmond
Planning a Yosemite day trip? Use this one day in Yosemite itinerary to make the most out of your trip. Here's everything you need to know before you go.| California Travel Life
Yosemite is one of my favorite California destinations. There are several easy hikes in Yosemite National Park, so nature and beauty are very accessible. Most people spend their time in the Yosemite Valley, but the| California Travel Life
On Thursday, June 7th, two days before my thirty-first birthday, I conquered Half Dome in Yosemite with three friends. It was a grueling, fifteen-hour hike that I thought would never end, but looki…| The Becca Jar
If you recently upgraded to Apple's OSX Yosemite, you may notice Safari only shows the root URL portion of a web address.| Seth Vargo