A Can O Peaches with CW, Kenny, & Wizz By John P. DeGrazioNobody Beats the Wizz I stood with an outreached hand, "Great to meet you this morning. My name is John". The response was an extra firm handshake, a smile that lit the parking lot in the predawn hour of 5 am, and one word, "Wizz". … [Read more...]
Rock Climbing Yosemite Valley Guide Book
Rock Climbing Yosemite Valley Guide Book Erik Sloan is a very popular climber in Yosemite National Park. He is also a good friend and has led Yosemite hiking tours and Backpacking trips for YExplore. Erik has collaborated with other Yosemite expert climbers to author one of the most … [Read more...]
A Hiker’s Guide to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Low Impact Tips for Hiking Half Dome By John P. DeGrazioHalf Dome is the most popular hike in Yosemite National Park and one of the most sought after adventures on the planet. The demand for this hike is so great that the National Park Service began implementing a permit lottery system in … [Read more...]
YExplore Celebrates 10 Years in Yosemite National Park
Help Us Celebrate Our 10 Year Anniversary By John P. DeGrazio I have always been fond of the number ten. It's the title of my favorite album by one of my favorite groups of all time, Pearl Jam. 10 was also the number worn by New York Yankees first baseman Chris Chambliss whose 1976 ALCS … [Read more...]
Half Dome #119 Peaches with Mia
My Yosemite Ambassador Story By John P. DeGrazio 2016 marks the Centennial Anniversary of the National Park Service. When I first learned of the Yosemite Ambassador program to celebrate this anniversary, I was highly impressed with the group of athletes, musicians, and local personalities who … [Read more...]