a rocky view from the side of the stunning Nevada Fall along the Mist Trail in Yosemite
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8 Great Hikes in Yosemite: Your Ultimate Hiking Guide

If you’re planning a trip to Yosemite and wondering which trails are truly worth your time, you’re in the right place! From misty waterfall climbs to high-elevation dome trails, this guide covers some of the best hikes in Yosemite National Park—especially for day hikers exploring Yosemite Valley. Inside, you’ll find detailed overviews of classic trails like Vernal and Nevada Falls, …

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Sara admiring the panoramic view of El Capitan and Yosemite Valley from Taft Point in Yosemite
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3-Day Yosemite Itinerary for First-Time Visitors Who Love to Hike

If you’re planning 3 days in Yosemite National Park, get ready for breathtaking views, bucket-list hikes, and iconic sights that truly live up to the hype. After 3 fun-filled days in San Francisco, my boyfriend, Tim, and I made the 4-hour drive to Yosemite and spent 3 unforgettable days soaking in its magic before continuing on to Petaluma for our …

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an epic panorama view from the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park
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The Most Epic Hike in Yosemite: Mist, Panorama & Four Mile Combination Trail

If you’re looking for the most epic hike in Yosemite, look no further than this full-day combination route that connects three of Yosemite’s most iconic trails: the Mist Trail, Panorama Trail, and Four Mile Trail. My boyfriend, Tim, and I completed this hike in June, and let me tell you—it’s challenging, rewarding, and packed with once-in-a-lifetime, panoramic views, misty waterfalls, …

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West Coast Road Trip From Seattle to Austin

Only 24 hours after my adventures on the Olympic Peninsula, I was back on the road for a casual 2,700-mile drive from Seattle, Washington to Austin, Texas! Given the year we were having in 2020 and the fact that I’d already been missing my friends and family a ton before we were all in lockdown for the better part of …

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