Last Minute Yosemite Gifts
Have you waited until the last minute to do your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, we got you covered. Just choose one of our last minute Yosemite gifts. You’ll be sure to make your loved ones happy this holiday season. Last Minute Yosemite Gifts Give the gift of adventure. We have many exciting Yosemite tours to […]
2018 Small Business Saturday
On this 2018 Small Business Saturday, YExplore would like to be your choice for a Yosemite adventure of a lifetime. We are a small family business in Yosemite National Park. Our mission is to explore nature to discover beauty, achieve self growth, and share rewards. We have been sharing rewards in Yosemite since 2006. Book […]
Small Business Saturday YExplore
Small Business Saturday YExplore This Small Business Saturday YExplore would like to thank all of our guests who have made it possible to become a leader in adventure tourism in Yosemite National Park. Over the past twelve years we have led you throughout Yosemite from the frontcountry to the wilderness with a mission to Explore […]
Yosemite African American History Month 2017
February is African American History Month. A great way to celebrate is by honoring many prominent African Americans in United States history. I’d like to kick off Yosemite African American History Month 2017 with a tribute to several African American explorers who visited Yosemite in 2016. Additionally, it was my true honor to share these […]
Das Boot
A Modern Day Yosemite Legend By John P. DeGrazio Some legends are made. Others are born. Every once in a while you cross paths with someone so extraordinary that their accomplishments seem unfathomable. Before I begin the story of Luke Milam, I’d like to share that his twin sister Virginia is one of the strongest, […]
Nobody Beats the Wizz
A Can O Peaches with CW, Kenny, & Wizz By John P. DeGrazio Nobody Beats the Wizz I stood with an outreached hand, “Great to meet you this morning. My name is John”. The response was an extra firm handshake, a smile that lit the parking lot in the predawn hour of 5 am, and one word, […]
Rock Climbing Yosemite Valley Guide Book
Rock Climbing Yosemite Valley Guide Book Erik Sloan is a very popular climber in Yosemite National Park. He is also a good friend and has led Yosemite hiking tours and Backpacking trips for YExplore. Erik has collaborated with other Yosemite expert climbers to author one of the most comprehensive Yosemite rock climbing guide books titled ” Rock Climbing […]
A Hiker’s Guide to Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Low Impact Tips for Hiking Half Dome By John P. DeGrazio Half Dome is the most popular hike in Yosemite National Park and one of the most sought after adventures on the planet. The demand for this hike is so great that the National Park Service began implementing a permit lottery system in 2011 to reduce extreme overcrowding […]
YExplore Celebrates 10 Years in Yosemite National Park
Help Us Celebrate Our 10 Year Anniversary By John P. DeGrazio I have always been fond of the number ten. It’s the title of my favorite album by one of my favorite groups of all time, Pearl Jam. 10 was also the number worn by New York Yankees first baseman Chris Chambliss whose 1976 ALCS […]
Half Dome #119 Peaches with Mia
My Yosemite Ambassador Story By John P. DeGrazio 2016 marks the Centennial Anniversary of the National Park Service. When I first learned of the Yosemite Ambassador program to celebrate this anniversary, I was highly impressed with the group of athletes, musicians, and local personalities who were selected. I was profoundly happy for my good friend Les Marsden […]