Category: Yosemite National Park
10 Great Day Hikes off Tioga Pass and HWY 120 Tuol...
Posted by Charlie Pankey | Jun 28, 2019 | Day Hikes, Day Hiking Yosemite, National Parks, Yosemite Itineraries, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Introduces Refined ’Cabin...
Posted by Charlie Pankey | May 31, 2019 | Destination reviews, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
GLAMPING COMES TO YOSEMITE
Posted by Charlie Pankey | Apr 9, 2019 | Destination reviews, Destinations, Route 140, Travel, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
Time to Visit California's Gold Country
Posted by Charlie Pankey | Mar 21, 2019 | Community Events, Destination reviews, Family REC, News and Events, Summer REC, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
What Tribal Stewardship Means for the South Fork Merced River’s Future
by Charlie Pankey | Dec 5, 2025 | Conservation, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation Gains Ownership of Critical Watershed Lands Near Yosemite Behind...
Read MoreGet Your Celt On! Inside the First-Ever Yosemite Celtic Festival & Highland Games in Oakhurst, CA
by Charlie Pankey | Oct 21, 2025 | Community Events, Events, Mariposa County, Travel, Yosemite Itineraries | 0 |
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine | Sierra Rec Now Podcast This week on the Sierra Rec Now...
Read MoreBackpacking Sierra Secrets with Brian Martz: Family Legacy, Hidden Lakes, and Fishmas Traditions
by Charlie Pankey | Sep 30, 2025 | Destinations, Fishing and Hunting, Hiking/Backpacking, Podcasts, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine The Sierra Nevada isn’t just a destination—it’s a legacy....
Read MoreSecrets of the Sierra: Backpacking, Volunteering and Wilderness Stories with Paul Wagner
by Charlie Pankey | Sep 9, 2025 | Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Desolation Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness, Hiking/Backpacking, Mokelumne Wilderness, Podcasts, Wilderness, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, we welcome back returning guest Paul Wagner — author,...
Read MoreLate Day, High Reward: Exploring Gaylor and Granite Lakes Without a Yosemite Reservation
by Charlie Pankey | Jun 16, 2025 | Day Hiking Yosemite, Destinations, National Parks, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec MagazineTrip Date: Saturday, June 15, 2025 This past weekend, after...
Read MoreHow to Plan a Smarter Yosemite Trip in 2025: Insider Tips from Visit Mariposa County
by Charlie Pankey | May 27, 2025 | Day Hiking Yosemite, Mariposa County, Podcasts, Travel, Yosemite Itineraries, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine | Trail-Tested Stories Podcast Thinking about visiting...
Read MoreYosemite’s High Sierra Camps Will Remain Closed for Summer 2025
by Charlie Pankey | May 15, 2025 | Backpacking, National Parks, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite News | 3 |
Another summer without the loop. What does it mean for the future of Yosemite’s most iconic...
Read More3-Day Itinerary: Exploring Yosemite from The Redwoods in Yosemite Cabins
by Charlie Pankey | May 9, 2025 | 2-3 day Itineraries, Destinations, Yosemite Itineraries | 0 |
Stay in Yosemite’s quiet southern village of Wawona while exploring waterfalls, Sequoia groves, and scenic river trails. This 3-day itinerary combines cozy cabin living with snow-dusted spring adventure in Yosemite National Park.
Read MoreGlacier Point Road to Reopen May 10 — Plus Shuttle Service Returns to Mariposa Grove
by Charlie Pankey | May 7, 2025 | Yosemite Itineraries, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite News | 0 |
May 7, 2025 | Sierra Rec Magazine Just in time for a spring Sierra escape—Yosemite National Park...
Read MoreYosemite Backpackers Campground Displaced in 2025: What Hikers Need to Know
by Charlie Pankey | Apr 18, 2025 | Yosemite Backpacking, Yosemite Itineraries, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite News | 0 |
Reduced capacity. Limited communication. Rising safety concerns. If you’re planning a wilderness...
Read MoreYosemite Valley Loop Trail
by Charlie Pankey | Apr 9, 2025 | Day Hikes, Day Hiking Yosemite, National Parks, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
Yosemite Valley Loop Trail: The Quietest, Most Authentic Hike in Yosemite Valley The Yosemite...
Read MoreLower Yosemite Fall Trail – Yosemite Valley
by Charlie Pankey | Apr 9, 2025 | Day Hiking Yosemite, National Parks, Yosemite National Park | 0 |
Lower Yosemite Fall: The Easiest Way to Touch the Power of Yosemite Lower Yosemite Fall is the...
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