Tag: Camping
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The 16 Best Bad Campground Reviews
I’ve stayed in some really bad places in my time but I’ve NEVER had it as rough as these people.
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Instapicked: Camping 2000 feet Up
Definitely not the place you want to camp if you sleep walk.
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The Perfect Valentines Gift – Camping in Yosemite
If you’ve been wondering what to get that special someone for Valentines Day this year, tell them you’re going to be a day late.
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A Great Idea to Brighten Up Your Campsite
What if you could get a great light for camping without having to worry about fuel, or sun shine, or batteries? Then check out this cool new light.
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A Night Atop Yosemite Falls
I think video logs are a great way for people to learn about things through other people’s experiences. Check out this video log of Chris hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls in winter and spending the night.
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Boy Scouts Help Remove Invasive Plants in Yosemite
There’s been so much “doom and gloom” in the news over the hantavirus outbreak that we often overlook the good news. Here’s a story about a couple of boyscouts who took it upon themselves (and their boyscout troop) to help clean up Yosemite and maintain it’s natural beauty by removing invasive plants in the park.…
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Don’t Let the Hantavirus Scare Ruin Your End of Summer Vacation
It’s unfortunate that with all big news stories, there’s a lot of misinformation being spread about the hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite. Don’t let the fear of the hantavirus ruin your Labor Day weekend in Yosemite. With a little information you’re as safe in Yosemite as you are in your own home.
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Ukiah Man Rescued After Three days Trapped in Snow
Sometimes even when you do everything right you can still get into trouble. Craig Greenlee has a passion for the outdoors. He received an environmental health science degree from Fresno State University in 2008, and waits tables while searching for his dream job as an environmental health specialist. Greenlee frequently goes on backpacking trips, mostly…
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Scalpers Charging a Hefty Fee for Yosemite and Half Dome Reservations
It’s been a problem since the first ticket to an event was ever produced – scalpers – and Yosemite isn’t immune to the problem. Recently permits to hike Half Dome that only cost a nominal $1.50 processing fee have begun showing up on Craigslist for as much as $50.
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Great Early Summer Camping Outside Yosemite
Camping along the Merced River outside of Yosemite offers a great alternative to the crowded Valley and campgrounds in early summer. It’s less expensive, less crowded and the wildflowers can make it an unforgettable experience.