Coleville, California
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10 Ways to make camping in Yosemite National Park even better
Sponsored by TINCUP® Whiskey. If you're considering camping in Yosemite National Park, you're in for a treat. From items you definitely don't want to forget to bring (like the new TINCUP Adventure Pack) to practical campsite wisdom (clean! up!), here are 10 tips to have the best trip ever that...Read more -
How to Spend Your First Weekend in Yosemite National Park
One of the most famous natural sites in the world, Yosemite National Park draws casual travelers and veteran adventurers alike. My fiancée and I are currently living in California and simultaneously endeavoring to visit all National Parks, so it wasn’t going to be long before we visited Yosemite....Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
5 Spots for Epic Stargazing in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is one of the best places in the country for virtually every outdoor adventure. Backpacking, camping, hiking, photography and so many other activities in the park are about as good as it gets, so it's no surprise that Yosemite's stargazing also happens to be world-class. We've picked a ...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
The Best Winter Adventures in Yosemite National Park
Most folks with plans to visit Yosemite include it on their summer road trip itinerary, but you wouldn’t believe how quiet and calm the Valley is during the winter months. Not only are the crowds thinner, but the scenery is somehow even more beautiful with a fresh layer of snow. Spend the day ...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
8 Family-Friendly Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is home to some of America’s most treasured wilderness and it’s almost certainly already on your bucket list. If you plan to bring the whole family along and you’re looking for a more low-key adventure in the park, check out one of these 8 family-friendly hikes. We've also ...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
Why Backpacking Clouds Rest Should Make Your Permit Application Lineup
Literally, no good reason as to why it took me so long to hike to Clouds Rest. If there is, I’m really not sure what it is. As a self-proclaimed view hunter that’s been diligently exploring California and the Western U.S. with handfuls of cameras over the last few years, the views from the summit...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
First Time Backpacker from Chicago Spends One Night Alone in the Yosemite Backcountry
Let's start with some background. I'm 33 years old and originally from Chicago. I quit my corporate life a year ago and sold everything, house included, to travel and make some drastic life changes personally and professionally. This started with culinary school in Ireland followed by several mon...Read more -
A Beginner's Guide to Photographing Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a treasure for adventurers and photographers of all skill levels. If you are a newer photographer or visitor to the park however, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin with so many wonderful sites to take in. While Yosemite National Park is very expansive, I'm sh...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
A guide to hiking Half Dome
Half Dome is the most iconic rock face in Yosemite Valley and definitely one of its most popular hikes. Thousands of visitors hike the trail each summer for the chance to experience the unbeatable panorama from the top of Yosemite. Here are a few common questions about this popular hike in Yosemi...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
[UPDATED. AGAIN.] Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a mind boggling new record on the Nose
Update June 6, 2018 For big-wall climbers, El Capitan probably is the most recognizable climb on the planet. The Nose, an iconic 31 pitch route up the 3000 ft face, has long been a test of speed climbers, with the most recent record set by Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell. 2 days ago. But that a...Read more -
Lake Tahoe, California
Lake Tahoe's Least Crowded and Most Photogenic Campsite
Tahoe's Backpacking and Photography Secret: Loch Leven During a Tahoe summer, nothing is better than a campsite by a lake, with sunset campfires and plenty of rocks for epic swan-diving. However, Tahoe gets pretty crowded in the summer. Many campsites, like the popular Desolation Wilderness site...Read more -
Lake Tahoe, California
Why You Should Hike Tahoe's Mount Tallac
Mount Tallac is one of our go-to day hikes when we're staying at our favorite Lake Tahoe basecamp, Zephyr Cove. This hike is particularly rad because it’s pretty challenging and endlessly scenic. You have both rewards of working hard and experiencing the beauty of what Tahoe has to offer. From th...Read more -
Lake Tahoe, California
Top Locations for Photography at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has got so many beautiful spots to explore, it's an ideal place for adventurers and photographers alike. After several trips in the area, I have found a few favorite spots for photography. I'm sharing my top 3 below. Eagle Lake This is one of my favorite hikes near Lake Tahoe, and th...Read more -
Lake Tahoe, California
Home Sweet...Hut
Backcountry skiing is known for fresh tracks, the whole earn-your-turns-thing, and disconnecting from your usual routine to immerse yourself in the wilderness. With that in mind, we decided to rally our crew and spend a few nights in a backcountry hut in Lake Tahoe, California. Our guide (or “ad...Read more -
Yosemite, California
The Top 10 Hikes in Yosemite National Park
You know how views only get better and better the higher you hike? That has never been more true than on the trails in Yosemite National Park. Take Half Dome, for instance (maybe you've heard of it?). You start at the base of the Valley, walking along the Merced River, surrounded by tall trees an...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Why I'll Be Returning to Yosemite Next Year for Firefall
Every year there is a phenomenon that occurs in Yosemite National Park when the elements work together just right. People come from all around the world to see and photograph the "firefall", but only the lucky ones get to see it. There is a runoff waterfall on the face of El Capitan called Hors...Read more