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(Updated July 17, 2020) On June 11, 2020, Yosemite National Park reopened to the public following the temporary closure due to Covid-19. But unlike normal, you can’t just drive up to the gates, pay the $35 day-pass fee (or $70 annual pass fee), and enter

Yosemite is officially reopened! But things are a little different. Here’s how to recreate responsibly when you visit. Words and photos by LA guide & program manager, Kara Maceross We at Lasting Adventures are so stoked that Yosemite National Park is officially open! We know

Catching up with one of Yosemite’s best backpacking guides. Name: William HeapsPosition: Gear and intern coordinator, veteran guideAge: 32Years guiding: 5Hometown: Greeley Hill, CASchool/Degree: BYU/Recreation Management & Youth Leadership, Therapeutic RecreationCertifications: Wilderness First Responder (WFR), CPR How did you get into backpacking? I was really

Friends, As our nation grapples with fallout from its own flawed customs and proudly motions for reform, Lasting Adventures stands with the Black community in the battle to exterminate systemic racism. If you’ve ever cooked a backcountry stew you know the effects of stirring the

Wonders of a Closed Yosemite in Quarantine “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Three months into Yosemite’s park-wide closure for Coronavirus quarantine, the old philosophy rings. For the first time since natives were

Safety, convenience and adventure come complete with the SPOT X for Lasting Adventures. As backpacking guides in the Yosemite high country, there are a few gear essentials we hate to leave behind. Forget a pot scraper and prepare to lick dirty dishes. Lose the TP

National Park Officials Target Early June To Open Yosemite Updated 5/19/2020 Yesterday, May 18th, administrators of the Yosemite National Park Service held a presentation to update the public regarding Yosemite’s reopening plan and the measures being instated amid COVID-19. Here’s a breakdown of the information

What COVID-19 means for Lasting Adventures’ guides and guests The novel coronavirus places us in the midst of challenging times. With the world constantly changing, our risks continue to change as well. Drastic change must be anticipated, and moving forward, operating with an elevated degree

What the Heck is a “Firefall?”…And How Do I See Yosemite’s? Demystifying the fleeting orange glow of Horsetail Fall in late-February, and shedding light on the story’s strange origin On odd nights during the tail-half of February, when conditions align just right, Horsetail Fall sets

Half Dome Permits made simple: A cheat-sheet from the guides who do it most If you’re trying to DIY Half Dome, there are a few pieces of critical info you need to know, and local advice can a long way. As the only guide service

A Springtime Summer Camp Adventure Through The Snow in Yosemite Photos and words by Kara Maceross, Lasting Adventures guide What do you get when you combine two sets of brothers from the Bay that have known each other since they were being burped, a skater

A Yosemite family backpacking trip spanning three generations and dozens of miles. Words and photos by Kara Maceross, Lasting Adventures guide As I was preparing for my last trip of the season with Lasting Adventures I looked at the forms to find out about my

What 27-Days in the Yosemite Backcountry Did For One Summer Camper by Zoe Ferguson, Lasting Adventures staffer and former summer camp attendee Enrolling in the 27-day Teen Leadership summer camp program was an easy decision for me. After going on both the 6- and 13-day