When is the best time to visit Yosemite? Good question! Since conditions change and activities open (or close) with each season, it is important to set your expectations and plan accordingly. With spring in Yosemite National Park just around the corner, this is a good… Read More
“Yosemite’s natural beauty cleans and warms like a fire. None can escape its charms. “― John Muir The good reasons why Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the USA are endless. Nothing is quite like the syatisfaction felt when… Read More
Updated March, 2021 What is it like to walk in a towering redwood forest? The feeling is hard to describe. After spending time among these giant redwoods, our guests have called them “majestic,” “tranquil,” “magical,” or just “awesome.” For sure, the redwood trees in California… Read More
When is the best time to visit Yosemite? With all its stunning attractions, including Glacier Point and Half Dome, Yosemite is awesome all year round. In this post, we’ll tell you the advantages of a Yosemite winter (imagine Yosemite in December covered in snow!), the… Read More
The Yosemite national park is one of the most beautiful places in California (but maybe even in the USA, if not in the whole continent). Would it be worth a visit it if you had only 24 hours of time? However hard it may be – and on this we agree… Read More
It sounds unbelievable, and hilarious, that over one million visitors a year from around the globe eagerly line up to board a ferry boat headed to federal prison. Unless, you are referring to the floating penitentiary infamously known as “The Rock”. Alcatraz prison is the… Read More
For nearly a month, the Ferguson fire raged and threatened. After consuming over 95,000 acres of pristine wilderness, it is nearly exhausted. The re-opening of Yosemite National Park is a testament to the power of community. Whether they are aware or not, future visitors are… Read More
It’s a tricky question. Actually, the best time is when YOU are there! There isn’t any “officially proclaimed” best time to visit Yosemite. The park is fantastic all year round and no matter what season you choose to go, there are magical moments to be.… Read More
Majestic Yosemite Valley. See it! Feel it! We got such awesome feedback to our Monterey map, we thought, “Why not create another?” So, we asked our Expedition Leaders to create a “best of” map for guests taking a 1-day or 2-day Yosemite day trip from… Read More
Our Giant Redwoods Have Waited Thousands of Years to Get Crossed Off Your Bucket List! These trees have been standing around a long time—up to 2,000 years! It’s best not to keep them waiting any longer. Even if you are planning just a 1- or… Read More