• California,  Hiking,  National Parks,  USA

    Best Day Hikes in Yosemite You Can’t Miss

    Yosemite National Park is located in California’s Sierra Mountains and is known for it’s iconic granite domes, gushing waterfalls, and scenic alpine landscapes. This park is also home to a plethora of hiking trails. If you love a good day hike then Yosemite is the place for you! Keep reading for a list of the best day hikes in Yosemite that do not require an additional permit. In June of 2021, Randy and I spent a month living and working remotely from the small town of Jamestown in the foothills of California’s Sierra’s. Located only an hours drive away from the park’s entrance, we were able to spend many days…

  • Hetch Hetchy Yosemite National Park
    California,  Hiking,  National Parks,  USA

    Hetch Hetchy: Escaping the Crowds of Yosemite

    Yosemite National Park has become very popular over the last few decades and at times it’s hard to visit the park and feel like you’ve even left the city. With the persistent traffic, lines to get into the park, and crowds of people everywhere, is it a national park or Disney World? But let me tell you that it’s still possible to experience an escape from the hustle and bustle, especially the crowds. And you can do that at Hetch Hetchy! Have you heard of Hetch Hetchy? Hetch Hetchy is a lesser known and lesser visited portion of Yosemite National Park that is perfect for escaping the crowds. Planning a…