Tioga Road’s Highlights in Yosemite National Park Our Stay in Oakhurst, CA 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 […]
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Mammoth Lakes Summer Delights Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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 and that extra warmth that made travelers
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The Rainbow Falls & Lower Falls Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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Mammoth Lakes Summer Delights Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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A Hike Through Mammoth Lakes’ Beauty Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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Hiking Yosemite’s Cathedral Lakes Trail Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA Yosemite National Park – Day 1 A Legendary Path Through Granite Giants We spent a magnificent day conquering the Cathedral Lakes Trail in Yosemite National Park’s Tuolumne Meadows. The hike followed a section of the John Muir Trail, a legendary long-distance path that crosses
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