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Plans for the Backcountry of Yosemite

Plans for the Backcountry of Yosemite

May 23, ’12 · by Denise · in Trip Prep

It is hard to believe, but Curtis and I have been living with Yosemite as our “backyard” for a little over 2 years now! Sometimes we like to fancy ourselves old pros, people who have visited many time a year and taken hundreds of photos. But then I looked at the map. Over our two years here we have only went on 2 backpacking adventures in the park! This is rather like…

Tioga Road Biking

Tioga Road Biking

May 6, ’12 · by Denise · in On Adventures, Yosemite Day Hike

Did you know that it a not-so-secret time honored road biking tradition to travel over mountain passes after the snow melts but as the road remains closed? I didn’t, until we heard about being able to cycle Tioga Pass in the park! I cant tell you the last time Curtis and I REALLY road our bikes, other than going into town, so this was quite the change – and physical…

Mirror Lake trail markings

Bike Paths, Cold Rivers, and Trail Markers

Sep 26, ’10 · by Denise · in On Adventures, Yosemite Day Hike

Curtis and I had planned to bike around wine country this weekend, but, as we should have expected, it was your traditional end of September scorcher of a day. Instead we decided to take the opportunity to swim in Yosemite, and bike around the valley there. We had been avoiding the valley all summer because of the hoards of people everywhere. I enjoy people watching to a degree, but we…

View from North Dome

North Dome, Not the North Pole

Sep 12, ’10 · by Denise · in On Adventures, Yosemite Day Hike

Trailhead: Porcupine Creek Trailhead, off of Tioga Rd / Hwy 120

Distance: ~9 miles. Slightly downhill on way out and then uphill on the way back. The end of this hike take you onto granite slopes and it is probably best if you wear some shoes with traction & not your foam Tevas like I did.

The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Pikas... on Mono Pass!

The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Pikas… on Mono Pass!

Aug 27, ’10 · by Denise · in On Adventures

Pikas are distant cousin of Basil and all bunnies, and occasionally are referred to the real life Pokemon Pikachu. No joke, I read it on the internet ;) And pikas are liable to become an (Word of the day!) endemic species with climate change, due to their highly specific  mountain sub-alpine scree environments and mortal distaste for warm environments. These cute little threatened critters can be found throughout the park,…

Hetch Hetchy Day Hike or as we like to call it Hetch Hedgehogy: the story of our water source and a brave hedgehog

Hetch Hetchy Day Hike or as we like to call it Hetch Hedgehogy: the story of our water source and a brave hedgehog

Jul 25, ’10 · by Denise · in On Adventures, Yosemite Day Hike

Trailhead: Evergreen Rd down into Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station, parking lot by dam

Distance: ~ 4 miles rounds trip to Wapama Falls, we went ~ 1.5 miles past that and in addition got to see rattlesnakes & bears!

Day Hiking Inspiration Point, Yosemite: Our second trip focusing on an Inspiration.

Day Hiking Inspiration Point, Yosemite: Our second trip focusing on an Inspiration.

Jun 27, ’10 · by Denise · in On Adventures, Yosemite Day Hike

Trailhead: Behind Tunnel View, off of Hwy 41 right outside of the Valley

Distance: ~ 2.5 miles, but filled with steep switchbacks and hot in the summer sun!

Yosemite Falls

Valley Floor Day Hike instead of unpacking!

Jun 6, ’10 · by Denise · in On Adventures, Yosemite Day Hike

Trailhead: Parked by Bridal Veil Falls (parallel because parking area was full) in the Valley.

Distance: ~4 miles ( we walked there on the trail and back partially along the road/bike paths) Flat with but unexpected hills compared to the road.

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Denise, glam-ing up backpackingHello! I am a 30-something outdoors-lady, backpacker, and resident of Groveland, California - the Gateway to Yosemite. My blog is a guide to my adventures & hopefully helps to spur your own. Learn more here.

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