YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–During February, thousands of visitors visit Horsetail Fall. This Yosemite waterfall can glow orange when backlit by sunset, making it appear on fire. This unique lighting effect happens only in evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall flows. Also, when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February. Read our article “What to ...

I do love to head up to the Tioga Pass area and Saddlebag Lake is one of my favorite spots to do some camping and a little hiking with the dogs. But relaxing, reading some good books and taking a few good naps is also pretty darn nice. Where:  Inyo National Forest, Hoover WildernessDistance: 4.16 MilesDifficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Range: ...

It was that magical day when Tioga Road reopened and I wandered across to say hello to some of my old friends: Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Lake and Saddlebag Lake. I never know how much snow or ice I will see until I make the trek. Please join me on my wandering. Where: Hoover Wilderness, Inyo National ForestElevation Range: ...