I don’t especially like the hike to Vernal Fall Bridge. For one thing, it’s crowded, especially during the summer and on holidays. And although it’s a short hike, it’s a steep one, making it feel like you’re walking “straight up a mountain the entire time” – or so says The Big Explorer.And yet the .8-mile hike to the Vernal Fall Bridge is a must for any serious hiker visiting … [Read more...]
Winter Activities for Families in Yosemite: Snow Tubing at Badger Pass
It might have taken us until closing day of the 2012 Badger Pass Ski Area season to get there, but we finally made it! Part of our recent Spring break getaway to Yosemite National Park included a new outdoor adventure for us all: snow tubing. Badger Pass is nothing if not quaint and idyllic. It bills itself as “unpretentious, friendly and affordable” and I think that about … [Read more...]
An Insider’s Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park With Kids
When it comes to spending time in Yosemite with kids, I’d like to think I’ve got you covered. After all, I hung out there every summer growing up as a kid and have continued the tradition since having my own kids. It turns out I’ve written quite a bit about the place. I thought it might be helpful to gather everything into one spot and give it a fancy title: An Insider's … [Read more...]
Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids: The Indian Caves
Today’s post is part of “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” a series about our favorite places to explore with kids in Yosemite National Park.There’s a place I used to play in Yosemite as a kid that I thought had completely vanished. That’s the only explanation I had for why the Indian Caves near Mirror Lake never seem to be mentioned on the list of things to do in Yosemite … [Read more...]
Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids: Swinging Bridge Trail
Today’s post is part of “Where to Go in Yosemite With Kids,” a series about our favorite places to explore with kids in Yosemite National Park.The Swinging Bridge Loop in Wawona was one of my dad’s favorite hikes in Yosemite. In fact, the last time I hiked it was with him, the hubby and the big explorer at about 18 months old. So it was bittersweet to venture back out on this … [Read more...]