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Mt. Hoffmann is a beautiful peak in northeastern Tuolumne County in central Yosemite National Park, California, United States. Rising above May Lake, it is a
Nepal Peru 2020 is an ambitious plan to trek on two continents on two adventures of a lifetime in the span of two months. The
They might not be delivered in time for the holidays, but we are pleased to announce our new line of Yosemite gear featuring our Yosemite
Have you waited until the last minute to do your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Just choose one of our last minute
On this 2018 Small Business Saturday, YExplore would like to be your choice for a Yosemite adventure of a lifetime. We are a small family
YExplore has exciting news this holiday season. We have added seven new colors to our trucker cap collection and now use the popular Richardson brand.
Soaring Above Half Dome It’s been a difficult summer being a guide in Yosemite National Park. As everyone knows, the park just recently fully opened
Every Yosemite summer season begins with a flurry of spring hikes that lead to our busy schedule from June to October. Within those months, I
We are pleased to announce the dates for the YExplore 2019 Kilimanjaro Adventure will be from January 17 until January 31, 2019. This includes
We are all on a journey in this lifetime. Many of us are on a quest for adventure as we live for each exciting day.
It has been a year since I purchased my first Subaru, a 2017 Venetian Red Pearl Outback 2.5i Premium my family and I named Subie
Still shopping for last minute gift ideas? It’s never too late to give a Yosemite Gift of Adventure. You won’t even have to wrap it.
This Giving Tuesday Yosemite Bears need your help. YExplore is committed to helping save Yosemite bears by contributing to the Yosemite National Park Bear Management
Small Business Saturday YExplore This Small Business Saturday YExplore would like to thank all of our guests who have made it possible to become a
Three new colors of the Yosemite Bear Trucker Caps just arrived and are available at our online store. The new colors are Orange Poppy, Emerald
As the Founder and Principal of YExplore Yosemite Adventures, I am pleased to announce the release of our Yosemite Tunnel View Bear logo today, June
This is the Yosemite March 2017 Instagram Monthly Review. To say March kicked off waterfall month in Yosemite National Park would be an understatement. Winter storms persisted
This is the Yosemite February 2017 Instagram Monthly Review. Yosemite National Park was inundated with winter storms throughout the month of February causing major damage to two
This is the Yosemite January 2017 Instagram Monthly Review. Winter storms continued to reinvigorate Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada with several feet of fresh snow.
February is African American History Month. A great way to celebrate is by honoring many prominent African Americans in United States history. I’d like to
This is the Yosemite December 2016 Instagram Monthly Review. Winter returned to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada in full force in December as
Yosemite Season’s Greetings from all of us at YExplore Yosemite Adventures. We are so thankful for the tremendous opportunity to share every inch of Yosemite National Park
This is the Yosemite November 2016 Instagram Monthly Review. October was followed by a very colorful November that highlighted the fall season. Snow on the valley floor
I’ve spent the past couple of weeks sorting through hundreds of fall photos and am very pleased with my images representing the fall colors displayed around
The other day I was hiking along the North Rim of Yosemite Valley when an apparition appeared. In prior revenant encounters, the elusive spirit always
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,
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
This is the August 2016 Yosemite Instagram Monthly Review. We celebrated the National Park Service 100 year Anniversary on August 25. A group of park service employees and
August 25, 2016 marked the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service. The Yosemite NPS Centennial Celebration was one for the ages. Arrangements were made
“Fostering Yosemite Stewardship in the Digital Age” REI Store Scheduled Presentations By John P. DeGrazio “Fostering Yosemite Stewardship in the Digital Age” is the topic of
A Modern Day Yosemite Legend By John P. DeGrazio Some legends are made. Others are born. Every once in a while you cross paths with
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,
YExplore Featured in NPR Podcast & Nationally Syndicated Blogs By John P. DeGrazio YExplore Media Buzz The travel industry is all about building relationships. Over the
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
A Can O Peaches with CW, Kenny, & Wizz By John P. DeGrazio Nobody Beats the Wizz I stood with an outreached hand, “Great to meet
YExplore Announces Schedule for John DeGrazio Yosemite Stewardship Speaking Engagements John P. DeGrazio has developed a presentation titled “Fostering Yosemite Stewardship in the Digital Age”. He is scheduled to present at
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
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
Reflecting on an April to remember in Yosemite National Park with our April 2016 Yosemite Instagram Month in Review. There is so much beauty in the
Low Impact Tips for Hiking Half Dome By John P. DeGrazio Half Dome is the most popular hike in Yosemite National Park and one of the most
John P. DeGrazio Yosemite Ambassador Yosemite National Park named me, John P. DeGrazio Yosemite Ambassador in 2016 to help celebrate the National Park Service Centennial. Since
A Youthful Poem By John P. DeGrazio Witnessing the thunderous crashing of waterfalls in every corner of Yosemite Valley is a rite of spring that excites
March came in like a lion. Early storms added to our snowpack which boosted the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park. The days received an extra
February 2016 was a day longer this year which meant we all got an extra day of adventure. It was also the warmest February on record.
Yosemite Horsetail Fall Waterfall Magic I’ve never been known to be avant-garde. My fashion sense on the trails leaves a little to be desired, but that’s a topic
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
An Open Letter to Keep California & the Sierra Nevada Beautiful Spanish Translation Below By John P. DeGrazio Dear Visitors, I would like to
Here are some of our most popular photos from January in Yosemite on Instagram with 140 likes or more. There are many more on our
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
Comments for Public Scoping By John P. DeGrazio Yosemite National Park is currently accepting public comments for a proposed Wilderness Stewardship Plan until January 29, 2016.
Interview About Increased Visitation to Yosemite National Park By John P. DeGrazio I recently had the opportunity to interview with Mark Garrison of Marketplace to
Who Really Owns the Name Ahwahnee? By John P. DeGrazio I am sure some are wondering what our opinion is regarding the current legal battle about
Clouds Rest Summit Photos By John P. DeGrazio I know it’s winter, but I am working on another project and was scanning some of my images from this
Yosemite Bestnine By John P. DeGrazio 2015 was an exciting year. YExplore has grown in so many ways and are extremely thankful for the opportunity to
New Book by Naturalist David Lukas David Lukas is a well respected author in the Sierra Nevada and one of our lead naturalist guides at YExplore.
Badger Pass Opens December 12, 2015 By John P. DeGrazio Explore Yosemite National Park on a pair of snowshoes to see the dramatic cliffs from
Here are some of our most popular photos and video on Instagram with 125 likes or more. It was difficult to select some favorites and
Happy Thanksgiving from YExplore By John P. DeGrazio Thankful for every opportunity to explore and share so many wonderful memories in Yosemite with so many incredible
The Sunset and Moonrise from Tunnel View By John P. DeGrazio After finishing my hike yesterday, I decided to drive up to Tunnel View for sunset.
Exploring Hetch Hetchy with National Geographic By John P. DeGrazio “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything
Instagram photographs from July 2015. Here are the most popular photos with 125 likes or more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
Looking Down on Half Dome By John P. DeGrazio It’s been a busy month which is a good thing. They say a picture is worth
The Payoff Pitch By John P. DeGrazio It’s summertime in Yosemite National Park and as the Major League Baseball All Star Game approaches, I can’t
The Pursuit of Happiness in Yosemite By John P. DeGrazio 239 years ago, the founders of this nation held certain truths to be self evident “that
YExplore images on Instagram from June 2015. Here are our most popular photos with 120 likes or more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by
YExplore Volunteer Day By John P. DeGrazio Have you ever heard the expression “it starts with one”? My interpretation is that you only need one person
Hiking the Mist Trail By John P. DeGrazio No matter what time you hike the Mist Trail in spring, you will be in for a
YExplore images on Instagram from May 2015. View this post on Instagram Sadness would come from choosing only 1 favorite spot in #Yosemite #TaftPoint A post shared
Clearing Storm on the Panorama Trail By John P. DeGrazio What a week in Yosemite! Storms continued to hit the Sierra Nevada bringing much needed
Half Dome Through the Curtain By John P. DeGrazio I was leading a Yosemite Adventure Hike at Glacier Point almost exactly a year ago when
Glacier Point on a Rainy Day By John P. DeGrazio We’re experiencing some welcome wet weather in the Sierra this May. Every little bit will help
Announcing Our New Location at Mountain Sage For the past 5 years, I have had discussions with Robb Hirsch about finding a way to build
Rainy Day Photography From Yosemite By John P. DeGrazio At the heart of every adventure is a distinct awareness and appreciation of the unknown. Eagerness and
Mothers Day Adventures Happy Mothers Day to all the moms of the world. We think hiking to a waterfall in Yosemite National Park would be a
Here are some of our most popular Instagram Photos from April 2015. Please click on our logo and follow us @yexplore View this post on Instagram
Retracing Muir’s Footsteps on the North Rim By John P. DeGrazio It’s not every day you get to follow a legend. This past week I
Back in the Swing of Things By John P. DeGrazio It’s been a hectic month in and out of Yosemite to Red Rocks, the Grand
Explore Nature with Your Children By John P. DeGrazio If I had a dollar for every Facebook post with a generic proclamation about how kids make their
The Three Rs of Being “Out There” By Alex Ainley I have spent the last seven hours inside my solo tent. There is an enormous storm blowing
Apply for Half Dome Permits March 1-31, 2015 By John P. DeGrazio Today is the first day to apply for the Half Dome permit lottery
A Solo Half Dome Adventure By John P. DeGrazio Do we choose our adventures or do our adventures choose us? I moved to California two years
Half Dome From Mt. Watkins By John P. DeGrazio I take a lot of photos in Yosemite that I post on this site as well
The Storm that Wasn’t By John P. DeGrazio Rain and snow were in the forecast for Yosemite yesterday so we showed some flexibility in
It’s How You Finish By John P. DeGrazio I was up at the plate with a runner on second base and one out. I hit
Looking on the Bright Side By John P. DeGrazio Last week it rained for a couple days, and then it stopped. Soccer practice ended, and
Enjoy Every Milestone By John P. DeGrazio I was leading a group of explorers who were all close friends when one of the hikers looked at the others
A Winter Celebration on Yosemite Valley’s Highest Peak By John P. DeGrazio Lasting friendships are built through wilderness adventures. Last week I hiked to the top
A February Ascent of Yosemite’s Most Famous Dome By John P. DeGrazio On Thursday I had an opportunity to do something I’ve never done before
Have you every captured the night sky in a photo? I have always enjoyed looking at images of the Milky Way, and last July I had the unique
This is What “It” is all About By John P. DeGrazio The “It” factor is a concept that there are certain intangible characteristics individuals possess
The Glow of Half Dome By John P. DeGrazio Every story worth telling is crafted from an experience replete with highs and lows that are accompanied by the pain and
Yosemite in Fall with a Visiting Tour Operator We hosted a travel writer from the UK this past November on a FAM tour. Camilla was an
Everest Base Camp Mailbag Part 2 This week’s question for Glen Young is from a person wanting to know the cultural makeup of the guide
Sisterhood and the Half Dome Cables by John P. DeGrazio As a father of two daughters, I am constantly reminding the older one that she
We’ll Take You There the Conventional Way By John P. DeGrazio Congratulations once again to Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson for being the first team
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