Wishon, California

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...

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...

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...

Presented by Danner. I took the Danner Mountain Light boot for a spin through Yosemite National Park with my family, and I can confidently say their legendary reputation is more than justified! First thoughts out of the box Photo by Jason Sibley-Liddle. These USA-made boots are an instant...

Millions of visitors head to national parks in the summer to hike, bike, camp, and swim. Make the most of the season and spend time on, in, or near public land lakes! Here are eight where you can enjoy great views, cool off, and even spend the night getting to know our national park system. Ph...

We Have Landed on Mars Unsettling. That is the one word I often use to describe the Devil's Punchbowl. It's a landscape that seems like it shouldn't be where it is, reminiscent of extra-terrestrial terrain, and paradoxically both in the desert and in the mountains. Oh, and it's named Devil's Pun...

California has the most concentrated number of national parks in a single state in the U.S.! Can you name all nine? If you’re looking for entertainment or rich history, you’ll find it here with famous landmarks galore. There are also sunny beaches, breathtaking mountain peaks, otherworldly deser...

I had only been paddle boarding once before my friends suggested we take some boards out on the partially frozen Tioga Lake this past Fourth of July weekend. This experience easily blew any other SUP’ing experience out of the water. We had all escaped to Mammoth Lakes for the holiday in search of...

In mid-July, my friend Christine and I set out on a three-night, four-day trip into the backcountry over Piute Pass. Our agenda was to swim in alpine lakes, cross snowfields, ford rivers, sleep under the stars and take in the all the beautiful crisp air and sights that the Sierra has to offer. T...