Adventure Blog

Fall Backpacking is a great time to get out on the trail. Crowds have gone down, temps are cooler and permits are abundant. For those reasons, Yosemite backpacking during this season is pure bliss! One of our most commonly asked questions though tends to be

It’s that time of the year again! The air is cool & crisp, the leaves are changing their shade and the crowds have slowly, but surely started to vacate Yosemite Valley. It’s Fall! While the summer months may be behind us the upcoming fall season

For the first time this season, Lasting Adventures is offering a brand new trip outside of Yosemite. Kings Canyon is located in the rugged High Sierra and has one of the most scenic landscapes of all our National Parks. Deep glaciated canyons, bald granite peaks

With the summer coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to look back at the adventures that happened in Yosemite!  One of our favorite things to do is to look back at the memories made in Yosemite with photos because Yosemite sure is photogenic.

Of course, if we had our choice we would hike both no question. But alas, sometimes in life you simply cannot have it all. When choosing between 2 of Yosemite’s most iconic hikes, here is some information to take into account. A tough choice, but

By: Amelia Roland Those of us who have spent time outdoors know there’s much to be gained from it. Whether you’re hiking, camping, mountain biking or just simply going for a walk in the park there’s something to be gained from being close to nature.

By: Will Heaps I genuinely love my job. This could seem weird to some people that know me well. I am an introvert by nature and if I could afford it, I would live, travel, and adventure alone. I would spend my days alone in

By: Kimball Stewart The first step to having a successful outdoor adventure isn’t finding the perfect Instagram shot. No, it’s not even buying the latest high-tech GPS. The first step is much simpler: take care of yourself! Amid the busy lives we lead it can

  By: Otto Ross Recently I saw an online post asking about favorite backpacking movies. The standard titles came up near the top of the comment section: Wild, A Walk In the Woods, the Way, etc… but it got me thinking, what was the first

  Become a Yosemite Buff with these Informative Reads! By: Otto Ross While Yosemite’s natural splendor and waterfalls will keep you enthralled during your visit, reading some of the great works written about the park will give your trip a whole new depth and perspective.

The Best Website to Help You Discover Adventures in Your Own Backyard By: Will Heaps Today I decided to get caught up on social media. I cleared away the cobwebs of emotionally charged political comments and “share if you care” posts. What remained was a series

  Discovering the Importance of LNT Principals By: Kimball Stewart With well over 5 million people visiting Yosemite National Park this past year, understanding an individual’s impact on the land is critical. Like with all of our protected lands, we love Yosemite because it offers us

By: Amelia Roland Believe it or not, summer is only a few months away! We know it can be hard to motivate your child into participating in anything other than group chats and Netflix binges, but what if we told you your child can have

  5 Tips on Walking Confidently on Your Next Adventure! By: William Heaps Last fall my wife and I travelled to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago. In my last entry, “START. TODAY.”, I discussed the history of the trail and the call it