Adventure Blog

By Juliet Ramirez Happy New Year, everybody! The new year can bring joyful reflections on last year’s successes, and it can also bring about a humbling dose of thinking about what didn’t go so well. It is a great time to reflect on change and

Written By Juliet Ramirez I grew up in a small town on the Gulf Coast where I was taught to be pretty, not strong. I was bookish. I thrived in school, but I never thought of myself as athletic or particularly capable in the wilderness.

Written By Riley Cox Jeff was not a large man, but neither was he small. At about 5’ 10”,  his legs were like tree trunks, his powerful calves rippling with exertion as he climbed his way up the smooth granite dome. He farts, a loud

For many of us, dropping temperatures are a sign to head indoors. We squeeze in a few day hikes when the fall weather is charming and perfect, but it seems our backpacking packs and tents find a cozy spot in our closets and begin their

Halloween is right around the corner. Here in Yosemite that means a few things- The aspen are turning a gorgeously yellow, the tops of the high country peaks are being dusted with snow, and everyone is gearing up to dress big and celebrate Halloween. It

By: Juliet Ramirez Around mile 7, I ate my second lunch. At mile 12, I had the realization that, though I had done a full day of hiking, I wasn’t quite halfway. At mile 15, I stood on top of Clouds Rest, soaked in one

  By: Juliet Ramirez As the larger summer crowds start migrating out of Yosemite National Park, a calmness settles throughout Yosemite. A great transition begins. The leaves change colors, showing yellows and oranges. The bears become more active, eating everything they can before settling in

Top 10 Questions for Lasting Adventures about the Ferguson Fire 7/25/2018 For updated information please see: HERE How big is the Ferguson Fire? The Ferguson Fire is currently nearing 40,000 acres.   Where is the Ferguson Fire currently located? The Ferguson Fire is located to

Wildlife on a Yosemite Backpacking Trip: Should I Be Worried? By: Juliet Ramirez & Scott Gehrman I was recently on a wilderness backpacking trip with Lasting Adventures in Yosemite National Park that felt like it couldn’t get any better. I was saying a heartfelt goodbye

Youth Conditioning: Preparing your Child for a Summer Backpacking Trip in Yosemite By; Juliet Ramirez, Assistant Program Director The summer season is quickly approaching! The flowers are blooming, the bears are awake, and summer camp backpacking trips are right around the corner. This is an

Finding the right adventure summer camp in California can be daunting, but the first question you should ask yourself, is your child ready for a multi-day backpacking adventure? Hiking by waterfalls, campfires alongside a lake, and reaching the summit of a peak tend to gain

The holidays are a great time, but they can also be very stressful. That’s why you need to take a small trip when you can. Going away even for just a few days can help you feel better. But how can you pay for it?

#GivingTuesday and Beyond How Your Donation Can Help A Youth Experience Nature “Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the stars and the mountains above. Let them look at the waters and the trees and flowers on Earth. Then they

We all know the mountains are calling, but sometimes you don’t have as much time to explore them as you would like.  There are many reasons for having a time limit on your Yosemite hikes, dinner back at the campsite, tired little ones who can