Sequoia & Kings Canyon NPS – Day 1 California Entrance Sequoia NP Foothills Visitor Center We began our visit to Sequoia National Park with a scenic drive along the Generals Highway. Rather than undertaking long hikes, we made several short stops to see and photograph some of the park’s iconic landmarks. We started with two […]
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The Lost Pine Cabin in Oakhurst, CA California A Scenic Retreat Near Yosemite From Mammoth Lakes, CA, we drove through Yosemite National Park to our Airbnb in Oakhurst, CA, the “Southern Gateway” to the national park. The welcoming “Lost Pine Cabin” was situated on top of a ridge, allowing us to enjoy the views of
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Yosemite’s Iconic Loop, Mist Trail Up and John Muir Trail Down California Yosemite National Park – Day 5 Hiking The Yosemite Waterfall Loop On our fifth visit to Yosemite National Park, we spent all day hiking the Mist Trail up and the John Muir Trail down. The beginning of the Mist Trail was easy, with
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A Day with Yosemite’s Falls California Yosemite National Park – Day 4 Seeing Bridalveil Fall Through John Muir’s Eyes September 20, 2023 0.89 mi 19:49 min 37 °F We were early birds again in Yosemite National Park and became two of around four to five million people who travel to Yosemite National Park each year to
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Spectacular Gems in Yosemite:Glacier Point, Taft Point, and the Mariposa Grove California Yosemite National Park – Day 3 Breathtaking Vistas from Glacier Point September 19, 2023 0.91 mi 0:23:25 hrs 45 °F On our third day in Yosemite National Park, we arrived early at Glacier Point, a viewpoint overlooking Yosemite Valley at a staggering elevation
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Tioga Road’s Highlights in Yosemite National Park California Yosemite National Park – Day 2 Driving the Scenic Tioga Road We refueled before driving the scenic Tioga Road through Yosemite National Park to Oakhurst, CA. Signs had warned us that no gas stations were available along the 46-mile route. On the park’s east side, we saw
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Mammoth Lakes Summer Delights California A Welcoming Start! Our charming Mammoth Lakes escape began in our cozy studio. The delightful decor and perfect location made it a home base we loved returning to after a day of exploring. It had everything we needed, along with that extra warmth that made travelers like us feel welcomed.
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The Rainbow Falls & Lower Falls California A Hike in Bear Country Our hike began at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead in the Inyo National Forest. We had read that the area was home to black bears. Knowing they were attracted to food, I ate all my snacks before entering their territory and left only water
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Devils Postpile, A Geologic Wonder California A Landscape Shaped by Fire and Ice In the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains near the San Joaquin River, the Devils Postpile Formation looks like an otherworldly rock formation. Still, it was created by a lava flow that occurred less than 100,000 years ago. The columns are made of basalt,
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A Hike Through Mammoth Lakes’ Beauty California A Scenic Climb to a Crystal-Clear Lake We began the Crystal Lake Trail at Lake George and went up through a forest of pine and fir trees with gorgeous views of Lake George and Lake Mary. This moderately challenging trail is famous for its scenic beauty and doable
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