This is the October 2016 Yosemite Instagram Monthly Review. Autumn arrived in Yosemite with brilliant displays of fall colors in October. The temperatures remained warm, and the hiking trails were crowded. From Valley View to Half Dome with Yosemite Falls in the middle, we had ample opportunities to share images from Yosemite in fall. We appreciate the increased social interactions of likes and comments on our Instagram page. Thank you all for also using the #yexplore hashtag and tagging us in your photos. Here are some of the most liked photos from the YExplore September 2016 Yosemite Instagram page with over 200 likes. There are many more daily images from Yosemite on our feed. We have reached 2458 followers. Please follow and share with other IGers to help us build our Instagram audience @yexplore.

October 2016 Yosemite Instagram

This photo is dedicated to all explorers who ignore the forecast and always choose the path of adventure. #yosemite #yosemitefalls #yexplore #chooseadventure

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 30, 2016 at 6:15pm PDT

This is what Tenaya Creek at the Mirror Lake outlet sounds like right now.

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 30, 2016 at 11:05am PDT

The next journey begins. See you in a few days. #yosemite #backpacking #bringontherain

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:14pm PDT

October 2016 Yosemite Instagram

Half Dome from Sentinel Bridge on a fall day #yosemite #findyourpark #halfdome #yexplore #fallcolors

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 25, 2016 at 9:54am PDT

Upper @ Lower #yosemitefalls

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 23, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

Lower Yosemite Fall a little earlier in the week. #yosemite #yosemitefalls #waterfallphotography #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 23, 2016 at 10:23am PDT

October 2016 Yosemite Instagram

Half Dome and the Lion Head #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #halfdome #lion #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 22, 2016 at 3:19pm PDT

Half Dome, Merced River

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 20, 2016 at 3:41pm PDT

If you had one day to visit Yosemite after a huge rainstorm, where would you go? #upperyosemitefall #yosemitefalls #yosemite #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 17, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT

October 2016 Yosemite Instagram

Welcome back Bridalveil Fall! #fallintoyosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemiterebirth #bridalveil #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 17, 2016 at 8:05am PDT

Be driven by your love of beauty. #yosemite #fallcolors #fallintoyosemite #dashcam #beautiful #elcapitan #yexplore

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 15, 2016 at 7:51am PDT

The incomparable El Capitan.

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 7, 2016 at 8:44pm PDT

A place of wonder. Yosemite Valley, YNP. There’s a reason there are popular spots along the road in Yosemite Valley. There are very few people who explore these areas to unlock the magical moments that follow this deeper exploration. Spend minutes instead of seconds and hours instead of minutes. #yosemite #valleyview #yosemiteambassador #myparkisyosemite #nps100 #findyourpark #reflections #landscape_captures #elcapitan #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Oct 7, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

All photos taken on an iPhone 6s for October 2016 Yosemite Instagram

October 2016 Yosemite Instagram Photos & Videos Courtesy of  http://instagram.com/yexplore

Photographing with a camera phone was once frowned upon as a lazy way out of making an image. With advancing technology, these phones are becoming more integral in everyday “outdoor” life. I am currently using the iPhone 6s with an 12 megapixel camera and will share the world of Yosemite through my phone. – John P. DeGrazio

This is the September 2016 Yosemite Instagram Monthly Review. I know it’s been like forever since I posted to my blog, but there have been a lot new developments since then, including an impending launch of the new Can O Peaches radio show. More to come about that, but I will be spending the next couple of days trying to add more updates to the blog. This one is long overdue. Here are some of the most liked photos from the YExplore September 2016 Yosemite Instagram page with over 200 likes. There are many more on our feed where we have reached over 2400 followers. Please follow and share with other IGers to help us build our Instagram audience @yexplore.

September 2016 Yosemite Instagram

All photos taken on an iPhone 6s for September 2016 Yosemite Instagram

Unofficial Yosemite Facelift cleanup is not about the glory or the cup. I have led a Half Dome hike during Facelift for the last few years. This year I contacted @yosemitefacelift early to see if I could preregister. Our groups always keep the Half Dome trail, among many others in Yosemite, clean by removing trash. The organizers of the event wanted us to participate but @yosemitenps said no. They specifically stated that we needed to register for archaeological site training and had to wait until 8 am to register. I tried to explain the hike begins at 5:30 am. Despite my lack of training, I decided I would still help the ranger at the cables by hauling down this 20 pound bag of used gloves. I am certain I did not disturb any archaeological site. It was another unofficial and possibly illegal Facelift act, but the ranger didn’t seem to mind and appreciated the help. Maybe next year we can officially participate & I can finally get a cup. #unvolunteering #nocup #nocupnoglory #notabouttherecognition #facelift #yosemitefacelift #trashyourtrash #yosemite #halfdome #halfdomecables #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Sep 26, 2016 at 8:37am PDT

I headed for my current favorite spot in Cook’s Meadow once the clouds rolled in. The good light never hit Half Done but it didn’t really matter. I just sat there.

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Sep 12, 2016 at 8:29am PDT

September 2016 Yosemite Instagram Photos & Videos Courtesy of  http://instagram.com/yexplore

Photographing with a camera phone was once frowned upon as a lazy way out of making an image. With advancing technology, these phones are becoming more integral in everyday “outdoor” life. I am currently using the iPhone 6s with an 12 megapixel camera and will share the world of Yosemite through my phone. – John P. DeGrazio

This is the July 2016 Yosemite Instagram Monthly Review. July was one of the most heavily visited months in Yosemite National Park history. This year, we are on pace to shatter record visitation to Yosemite with some estimates over 4.5 million visitors. July was also a time to leave Yosemite Valley and head for the high country of the Eastern Sierra. Our guided Yosemite backpack trips were able to take advantage of the reduced crowds and spectacular scenery of the Yosemite backcountry.

In July we also said goodbye to our trusted intern Chase Daftary who spent a few weeks with us snapping photos and making videos. He had to return to Florida State University, but he vowed to be back. Chase expertly handled several Instagram takeovers for the YExplore feed in July, and we promise you will see more of his brilliant work in the future.

Here are our most popular photos from the YExplore July 2016 Yosemite Instagram page with 200 likes or more. There are many more on our feed where we have reached 2283 followers. Please follow and share with other IGers to help us build our Instagram audience @yexplore.

July 2016 Yosemite Instagram

All photos taken on an iPhone 6s for July 2016 Yosemite Instagram

Why can’t the world be all wildflowers, waterfalls, & rainbows? #yosemite #findyourpark #yosemiteambassador #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jul 15, 2016 at 7:16am PDT

I swear this little guy saw my camera and started posing. #YExplore #findyourpark #nps100 #marmot Image by YExplore intern Chase Daftary: @nonyabizz327

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:10pm PDT

Photos & Videos Courtesy of  http://instagram.com/yexplore

Photographing with a camera phone was once frowned upon as a lazy way out of making an image. With advancing technology, these phones are becoming more integral in everyday “outdoor” life. I am currently using the iPhone 6s with an 12 megapixel camera and will share the world of Yosemite through my phone. – John P. DeGrazio

This is the June 2016 Yosemite Instagram Month in Review. Yosemite National Park was an exciting place to be in June. Just ask President Obama and the First Family who visited on Father’s Day Weekend. I was honored to be invited to that event, and those photos will be coming shortly.

Waterfalls continued to highlight Yosemite visits and many trails that highlight them like the Panorama Trail became more accessible. The Tioga Road also provides access to some of the most amazing views in Yosemite.

In June we also ascended Half Dome with some great groups including our friends Wizz, Christian, and Peter which was a memorable trip. The Half Dome hike is definitely one that can be more manageable when you share the experience with family and close friends. Yosemite’s Mist Trail dazzled hikers and always provides a much needed cool shower from Vernal Fall at the end of a long long day.

Here are some of the most popular photos from our June 2016 Yosemite Instagram with 190 likes or more. There are many more on our feed where we have reached 2222 followers. Please follow and share with other IGers to help us build our Instagram audience @yexplore.

June 2016 Yosemite Instagram

All photos taken on an iPhone 6s

If you find yourself in Yosemite Valley on an early summer weekend, it may as well be at Vernal Fall to feel the cool Spray of the Mist Trail.

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 26, 2016 at 2:21pm PDT

So many unique views along the Panorama Trail like this one of Half Dome & Illilouette Fall. #yosemite

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 24, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

Define sacrifice. Withstand an attack of hundreds of mosquitoes while laying on the ground in an attempt to get a sunset composition of the rock you summited the previous day. #yosemite #halfdome #olmstedpoint #findyourpark #nps100 #yosemiteambassador #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 21, 2016 at 9:16pm PDT

‪My name is John DeGrazio & I am posting #‎330pushups‬ for #22kill on the summit of of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. I am doing push-ups in an attempt to raise awareness on the fact that 22 AMERICAN VETERANS will commit suicide today! I was nominated by Kurt Wolken. Today, I am nominating Spencer McDonough @spencermcsuhdude. If you accept, copy and paste this to each video. Everyone has a purpose! Continue to find emotional and physical strength you never thought existed. Please help spread the word that Veteran suicide is NOT the answer. A new video will be posted each day for the next 22 days, each with someone new being challenged. -Take a video of yourself executing 22 push-ups to your ability level. -Post the video to Facebook and other social media by using hashtags above. -Tally your push-ups (I.e. A group of four people in the video doing push-ups would like ‪#‎88pushups‬ for ‪#‎22kill‬ -Call out your friends, family, battle buddies, shipmates, anyone… The sky is the limit. The goal is to raise awareness for our service members who are battling this demon. This is a very important issue that our veterans deal with on a daily basis. Not all have dealt with these conditions first hand but all of us have known someone that has. This is in honor of the ones we lost too soon.

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 21, 2016 at 7:12am PDT

Half Dome Portrait from the Panorama Trail, Yosemite National Park

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 15, 2016 at 5:53pm PDT

Dear Mr. President @barackobama I am off to work again in Yosemite National Park but wanted to show you an image from Nevada Fall from the trail I could show you on your visit. It would truly be my pleasure to guide you & your family in #yosemitenationalpark. Roosevelt had Muir & you could have your own #johnofthemountains. #yosemiteambassador #findyourpark #findyouradventure #nevadafall #misttrail #findyourguide #nps100 #potus #yosemiteobamas #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 14, 2016 at 5:41am PDT

Dear Mr. President @barackobama it would be my great honor to show you & your family #yosemitenationalpark. Roosevelt had Muir & you could have your own #johnofthemountains. This could be you <in video>. I am a #yosemiteambassador, a local business owner, a guide, & a #halfdome expert. #findyourpark #findyouradventure #findyourguide #nps100 #potus #yosemiteobamas #yexplore

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 13, 2016 at 4:24pm PDT

Ain’t no mountain high enough. Ain’t no valley low enough. Ain’t no river wide enough..

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Jun 7, 2016 at 7:13pm PDT

Photos & Videos Courtesy of  http://instagram.com/yexplore

Photographing with a camera phone was once frowned upon as a lazy way out of making an image. With advancing technology, these phones are becoming more integral in everyday “outdoor” life. I am currently using the iPhone 6s with an 12 megapixel camera and will share the world of Yosemite through my phone. – John P. DeGrazio

Yosemite National Park continued to sparkle in May. The waterfalls kept booming and vernal reflection pools were everywhere. In our May 2016 Yosemite Instagram photos I was able to represent the lush green Valley and sprinkled in some black and white images. I also shot a couple of videos which became instantly popular, including my first black (blonde) bear sighting of the year. We noticed the bear on the opposite bank of the Tenaya Creek. It was on the other side of the trail so you can imagine our surprise to see it pop out right in front of a gathering crowd of hikers. The bear seemed nonplussed by the onlookers as it grubbed on a few different logs and attacked a beehive full of honey.

Here are some of the most popular photos from our May 2016 Yosemite Instagram with 175 likes or more. There are many more on our feed where we are quickly approaching 2000 followers. Please follow and share with other instagrammers to help us build our Instagram audience @yexplore.

May 2016 Yosemite Instagram

All photos taken on an iPhone 6s

Calm before the storm. Merced River, Yosemite National Park

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 26, 2016 at 1:54pm PDT

There are so many photographic opportunities in Yosemite Valley in spring. This is one of my favorite spots that I got to share with a family from Michigan via Tennessee.

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 22, 2016 at 9:04am PDT

Never let a little weather spoil a great adventure.

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 21, 2016 at 7:53am PDT

As you continue up the Giant Granite Staircase, the sun kisses your check while you reach Nevada Fall. #yosemite #waterfall #misttrail #adventures #nevadafall #neverstopexploring #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 19, 2016 at 5:31pm PDT

A hungry Yosemite black (blonde) bear goes grubbing on the Mirror Lake Trail. 1st bear of the season #yosemite #bear #blackbear #blondie #wildlife #wildencounters #yosemitebears

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 16, 2016 at 2:44pm PDT

With sounds of the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra still dancing in my head, this scene from the John Muir Trail will always remind me of the elegant music performed last night by passionate musicians to commemorate the Yosemite anniversaries & the #nps100. Thank you fellow #yosemiteambassador Les Marsden for your wonderful gift to #yosemite #sonora & all the gateway communities. You have captured the essence of this crown jewel of our national park system with your musical compositions. We are eternally grateful for your creative contribution which will endure for future generations to appreciate & enjoy. You are a true #Maestro. #soundsofyosemite #johnmuirtrail #findyourpark

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 15, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT

Sensational sounds of spring in Yosemite Valley #yosemitefalls #springintoyosemite #yosemiteliveview #yexplore

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 11, 2016 at 10:23am PDT

Mist Trail, Vernal Fall, Yosemite National Park this morning. #moodytuesday #mistymorning #exploreyosemite #waterfallchaser #waterfallphotography #bw #beautiful #natureshots #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on May 3, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT

Photos & Videos Courtesy of  http://instagram.com/yexplore

Photographing with a camera phone was once frowned upon as a lazy way out of making an image. With advancing technology, these phones are becoming more integral in everyday “outdoor” life. I am currently using the iPhone 6s with an 12 megapixel camera and will share the world of Yosemite through my phone.