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Dodge the crowds and experience one of the most stunning sides of Yosemite

After months of heavy precipitation in the Sierras, a unique and spectacular season for Yosemite waterfalls has arrived! Spring is in the air in Yosemite, and as the snow melts after an exceptionally heavy winter in the backcountry, a fleeting and truly outstanding waterfall season

A great cup of coffee to jumpstart an early summit on Half Dome? Yes, please. Yosemite’s Half Dome is a sacred summit. During the few months it opens to the public, thousands of people apply for only 300 permits a day to top this iconic

This contest has ended. Thank you for your participation. We can’t know exactly when Yosemite seasonal openings will occur, but we can guess! So, let’s have a contest. “Guess the Openings” Giveaway: Win $500 toward your next Lasting Adventure! Rounding into adventure summer camp and

Comfort Zone: Unknown | A Yosemite Adventure in Pursuit of Progress by Michael Misselwitz, Lasting Adventures content director/guide Leaving our comfort zones can be difficult, especially when we’re not used to doing so. That’s the beauty of doing it, a challenge that often contributes to

Refining expectations and exploring gender rolls on a women’s summer camp backpacking adventure in Yosemite.

Lassen Volcanic National Park: 7 Must-See Sights of Northern California’s Jurassic Wilderness By Riley Cox, Lasting Adventures guide Nestled in the mountains of Northern California lies the volcanic wonderland of Lassen Volcanic National Park, a broken landscape of alpine forest lakes and stark lava beds, steam fumaroles

5 Unique Sights to See During Summer Camp In Olympic National Park From bald eagles to big leaf maples, coastal sea stacks to azure alpine lakes, Olympic National Park offers a collection of natural wonders like nowhere else on earth. The crown jewel of Washington’s

A collection of trail-inspired tunes to set you free wherever you may be. It’s wintertime, and the Sierras are covering themselves in a beautiful blanket of wild, unpredictable, fuzzy snow. That hasn’t stopped us from getting into the wilderness with some adventurous snowshoeing friends this

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