Today we're hiking around Tenaya Lake, the largest lake in Yosemite National Park. This high altitude lake off Tioga Road offers stunning reflections of the surrounding granite peaks, and is open to swimming, kayaking, and picnicking.
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This week we're exploring a lesser known waterfall in Yosemite National Park found near the small town of Wawona, California. Chilnualna Falls is made of five large drops over giant granite formations above the Wawona basin, and today we'll be hiking the short trail to the lower section.
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Today we're taking a look at 9 of my favorite hikes in each of the 9 national parks found in California. I'm also including the top 5 trails in each park to equip you as you head out on your next adventure. Join me as we head out to Yosemite, Redwood, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Death Valley, Channel Islands, Pinnacles, and Joshua Tree.
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Today we're exploring two lesser known waterfalls in Yosemite National Park near the El Portal Arch Rock Entrance. Wildcat Falls and Cascade Falls are a series of waterfalls that plunge into the Merced Gorge, and can be viewed with minimal hiking.
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This week we're in Yosemite National Park exploring my favorite spots for a Winter visit. We'll enjoy the yearly Firefall phenomenon, hike up to Lower Yosemite Falls, enjoy a sunrise at Tunnel View, and so much more.
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Valley View in Yosemite National Park is a great stop in any season. Today we'll see what it looks like in WInter and Summer as we enjoy views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and the Merced River in the Yosemite Valley.
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Today we're taking the Mirror Lake Trail, which is a dog friendly hike in Yosemite Valley. On our journey, we'll enjoy views of Tenaya Creek and the surrounding forest, until it finally opens up to the Mirror Meadow under Half Dome.
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Today we're exploring my top 10 spots to visit in the Yosemite Valley during both Summer and Winter. Whether in snow or sunshine, these locations are easily accessible year round.
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Today we're taking the short hike to a hidden suspension bridge in the Wawona area of Yosemite National Park. North of Mariposa Grove and just east of Chilnualna Falls, the Wawona Swinging Bridge is a great place to picnic, rock hop, and swim in the Merced River during the Summer and Fall months. Read this travel blog and learn about one of my top things to do in Yosemite to avoid the crowds.
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Today we're hiking a section of the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park called the Pohono Loop Trail. We'll be soaking in views of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls from cliff top edges and panoramic overlooks from Sentinel Dome, Roosevelt Point, and Taft Point.
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Today we're hiking to a less visited waterfall in Yosemite National Park in the small town of Foresta, California. The trail to Foresta Falls takes you down the old Foresta dirt Road along Crane Creek through a pine forest that has been badly burned from recent wildfires.
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Today we're in Yosemite National Park hiking up the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls. This is a popular and classic Yosemite waterfall hike along the Merced River. We'll also enjoy views of Yosemite Falls, Illilouette Falls, Emerald Pool, Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and the Silver Apron as we hike up the Mist Trail and back down the John Muir Trail.
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Today we're taking the easy hike along the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail in the Yosemite Valley during the Winter season. This Yosemite National Park highlight is a must see, and easy to access year round. Not only will we see a rainbow at the base of the falls, but we'll go to the spot where John Muir built a sugar pine cabin.
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Today we're enjoying some of the best views in Yosemite National Park at Tunnel View, made famous by Ansel Adams. Read the complete travel guide to plan for your next Yosemite family vacation, and see what it looks like in Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter, as well as for sunrise & sunset. This is a perfect photography location for picturing El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall & Yosemite Valley.
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Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the 2024 Firefall in Yosemite National Park. This natural phenomenon occurs every February when light from the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall just right, giving the illusion that the waterfall is flowing with flames on the side of El Capitan. This visitor guide covers park reservations, parking information, and restrictions for the 2024 season.
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What are the best views in Yosemite? Taft Point is one of the best places to visit in Yosemite National Park, and it provides the best clifftop overlooks in the park with panoramic views of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Cathedral Rocks & the Merced River meandering through the Yosemite Valley below. Accessed from Glacier Point Road, Taft Point is also a top spot for sunset and wildlife viewing.
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Yosemite National Park in California is filled with famous viewpoints and incredible hiking trails, such as El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and the Merced River. Today we're heading to Yosemite Valley to explore the natural beauty of the valley loop and find all the must see Instagrammable shots.
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Today we're hiking to Sentinel Dome, Roosevelt Point, and Taft Point along a trail with panoramic views of Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and the Yosemite Valley below. This loop is far less traveled than most trails in Yosemite National Park, so come join me!
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Today we're exploring some of Yosemite’s oldest structures at the Pioneer Yosemite History Center in Wawona, California. Take a virtual tour of the Covered Bridge, Artist Cabin, Wells Fargo Office, and several other unique buildings that were moved here from all over Yosemite National Park.
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Today we're hiking the trail to the top of Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park. Once we're at the top, we'll enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and several more iconic Yosemite landmarks.
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