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A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

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Hiking in a Winter Wonderland

The Cranky Camper shares her experience hiking underprepared in unexpected snow with lessons learned.

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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is located in the northwestern corner of Yosemite National Park and provides water for the residents of the San Francisco Bay area. This post explores the history of Hetch Hetchy, along with a brief walk along its shore.

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Stanislaus National Forest

The Stanislaus National Forest is a pretty place to recreate, boasting 898000 acres and many opportunities for camping, hiking, and exploring. We stayed in a national forest campground along the middle fork of the Tuolumne River not far from the Hetch Hetchy entrance station to Yosemite National Park, and about a 45 minute drive to Yosemite Valley.

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The Natural Bridges of Calaveras County

The Cranky Camper visits a well-known secret swimming spot not far from Angels Camp: Natural Bridges.