Yosemite Retreat
Do to the events of 2020, we haven’t taken many trips this year, making our time in Yosemite last week
Category: Yosemite
Unwinding…
As with everyone else these days, I’ve been feeling stressed. The months of pandemic, the wildfire smoke here in California,
Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement
Reaching the intended destination of any hike is an achievement. The best reward? Gorgeous views all to ourselves. Interested in
Yosemite National Park: Government Shutdown
We’re fortunate. We visit Yosemite National Park four or so times every year. This past weekend, we went to the
DVD Review: Tell It on the Mountain, Tales from the Pacific Crest Trail
I have to admit, I don’t watch TV. And I haven’t seen many movies in the past several years. I
Hike: Mono Pass, Yosemite
This is another hike within Yosemite National Park that we enjoy. Due to the distance (7.5 miles out-and-back), this is
Yosemite: The Views from Tioga Road
Want to see the beauty of the Yosemite high country, but aren’t much of a hiker? A drive along Tioga
Floral Friday: Wildflowers, Yosemite
The wildflowers were gorgeous Wednesday on the trail from Tioga Road to Mono Pass in Yosemite. I’ll write more about
Tunnel View Overlook: Yosemite Valley
Looking for that iconic view of Yosemite Valley? Head to the Tunnel View Overlook, located on Highway 41, on the
Hike: Lower Cathedral Lake, Yosemite
It’s official… my son has truly become a hiker! While in Yosemite over the weekend, we decided to let our
Trail Run: Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley
After spending the last two months recovering from a calf injury, I jumped back into trail running Saturday with an
Butterfly, The Fen, Yosemite Valley
Quite a few of these beautiful butterflies were fluttering around “The Fen” in Yosemite Valley on Saturday morning. Haven’t heard
Great Hike: Saddlebag Lake to the Conness Lakes
Now this was a super-fun hike. How many hikes begin with a ride across a lake on a water taxi??
Campground Critters
Ellery Campground (near Tioga Pass, Yosemite)… We returned last evening from a camping trip in the Sierras. I’ll write about
Have a Lovely Weekend!
Two last images from our trip to Yosemite last week… Have a lovely weekend!
Great Kid Hike, Sentinel Dome, Yosemite
My favorite hike to do in Yosemite National Park with our five-year-old son, so far, has been Sentinel Dome. Every
American Robin
We found a ton of these cute little guys hopping around on the forest floor between the Ahwahnee Hotel and
10 Things To Do In Yosemite Valley With Little Kids
I’ve been visiting Yosemite National Park my entire life. My adventures there began at a young age, with my first
Yosemite Squirrel
This is where a squirrel belongs… out foraging in nature. He’s beautiful… Unlike this one… out pestering hikers for a
Nature Fun for Kids: Take a Photo Walk
Our new favorite nature outing is to take a walk together with our cameras. Provide a child with a camera,
Yosemite… Flowers Everywhere
Our first day in Yosemite, my five-year-old and I took a walk to check out the wildflowers. I was impressed
Ah… Yosemite
We’ve been in Yosemite for the past week without Internet access. We’re home now, and I’ll catch up with you
