Backpacking to the top of Yosemite Falls is quite a feat. Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America and the 5th tallest in the entire world! I have somewhat of a blind spot and soft spot to Yosemite Falls. This hike was my…
Tucked away in the remote wilderness of Yosemite National Park, Lake Vernon is a stunning alpine lake escape along the Hetch Hetchy Loop trail that remains a hidden gem for backpackers. Unlike the packed trails in Yosemite Valley, this serene backcountry route offers solitude, breathtaking views, and an…
Not to be mistaken with the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne is a major feature in Yosemite National Park, carved by the Tuolumne River. Towering granite walls, beautiful green-blue pools, rattlesnakes, waterfalls, and more await those who travel through this…
Yosemite National Park is best known for its views of the biggest granite walls in the world located in Yosemite Valley. But when you leave the valley behind and venture out to the high country, you’ll find classic High Sierra scenery: rolling green meadows, dipping…
The Four Lakes Loop is one of the best backpacking trails in Northern California. Located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, it’s one of those trails that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Mountain views, alpine lakes, forest hiking, and a good workout…
Are you looking into visiting Yosemite National Park in the winter months? Maybe you’re scoping out other things to do in the park while you’re visiting for Firefall? Or maybe you’re trying to decide if visiting Yosemite in the winter is worth it for your…
