audio tours (4)

NEW Yosemite Audio Adventure!

Currently working on a new Yosemite Audio Adventure from Lee Vining, Ca., on the East side of the Sierra, to Yosemite Valley. This audio will be close to two hours in length and filled with lots of Yosemite trivia as well as insights about hiking trails, history, bears and much more!  Listeners pass through several different ecosystems on their way to Yosemite Valley and view some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Music and sound effects enhance this exciting audio tour guide. Availa
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Yosemite Audio Adventures Bug Summits Smith Peak


Alexander Beetle, the Yosemite Audio Adventures Bug has discovered one of those short, close to Groveland, CA easy day hikes that offers some incredible Yosemite views with very little effort and no chains required.

If you're looking for a short adventure, that's not terribly strenuous, visit the Smith Peak Fire Lookout.
Drive up the road from behind the Pines campground or hike the two miles to the top for 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Elevation 3876 '

You can access the road to the lo
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Winter in Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley is open year around and Winter has it's own challenges and rewards. The pics give you an idea of the incredible beauty here in Yosemite National Park but the temperature on the Valley floor remained a constant 32 degrees so most of the walkways are frozen solid. The hike up to Bridalveil Falls was downright comical. The frozen path proved incredibly challenging to walk on but it did create a fun and entertaining  comradery with the other visitors. Those of us that reached the upp
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Yosemite Water, Is It Safe?

This is a question that is asked frequently by visitors to Yosemite National Park and the answer is NO!

Neither the park nor anyone else can guarantee the safety of the water in rivers and creeks.

Either buy your beverages and cart out your trash or simply buy a water filter.

There are many such filtering devices on the market that range in price from $10.00 up. Check them out!

REI has a good selection. I personally use a chemical by McNett called Aqua Mira Part A & B.

Most filters are easy to carry

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