Author: Rick Rockwell
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park: all quiet on the set of Coloma-Lotus
Cronan Ranch Trails Park is located off historic highway 49 in the Coloma-Lotus valley, near Pilot Hill. This region is famous for the discovery of gold in the late 1840’s and whitewater rafting down the South Fork of the American River. The ranch itself consists of roughly 12 miles of trails that are perfect for …...
Vernal Fall: adding mist and breathtaking views to Yosemite Valley
However, this mist provides photographers with some beautiful opportunities of capturing a rainbow nestled near the bottom of the waterfall. Vernal Fall flows all year long, but the best time to go is in the spring when the volume of water is at its best. Originally named Yan-o-pah by the locals, Vernal Fall received its …...
The Mist Trail: Yosemite’s premiere trail, From Happy Isles to Vernal and Nevada Falls
The Mist Trail is named after the mist that sprays you from the Vernal Falls. This is the first of the two waterfalls and you actually can walk right up alongside the Vernal Falls through the spray. Trailhead The Mist Trail begins at Happy Isles which is right on the Merced River. Due to the …...
Wawona Tunnel and Tunnel View
An engineer was brought in to study these potential changes. After two years, it was decided that a tunnel should be built through the granite slabs that the old Wawona Road traveled over, heading east into the valley. About The Tunnel The construction of Wawona Tunnel began on November 30, 1930 and was formally dedicated …...
Yosemite National Park: a place of incomparable beauty and majestic landscapes
Lake Tahoe has been a love of mine since I was a kid. I’ve been there nearly 100 times. Even after all of these trips to Tahoe, I still truly enjoy hiking and visiting the lake every year. It’s been a dream of mine to move to Lake Tahoe. However, in one glance at Yosemite …...
