Honoring Veterans
Thank You Veterans We would like to extend a thank you for the service from our veterans to provide the freedoms we enjoy in the United States, especially in our National Parks. On a personal level, we would also like to thank all the veterans (for past and current service) who have adventured with us […]
#1 A Hundred Half Domes, the Series Begins
You Always Remember Your First Time By John P. DeGrazio It’s got to be at least 95 today. I think my sweat is sweating. I need to change this shirt. It stinks. And where did all these people come from? This trail is packed. Making our way down this longer trail was harder than I […]
Here for Half Dome: Yosemite Panorama Photos 10.22.14
Make Yosemite Your Destination By John P. DeGrazio I had the opportunity to lead a late season Half Dome hike yesterday with a new friend, David from Singapore. While discussing what led David to Yosemite on his first visit to the United States, his story immediately impressed and inspired me. David comes from an island nation […]
Can-O-Pineapples Too
Tasty Treats On Any Summit By John P. DeGrazio There’s nothing more satisfying than reaching the summit of a challenging hiking adventure in Yosemite. Well, one thing can be more satisfying; the tasty treat at the end. As you may know from my original post renaming this blog the Can-O-Peaches, I shared a story about how […]
Beauty at Every Stop: Yosemite Panorama Photos 6.6.14
Iconic Panoramas From Classic Locations By John P. DeGrazio Every day is a great day in Yosemite National Park. While our mission is to bring you to one area to truly appreciate and connect with the natural world of the park, we sometimes agree to lead multi-stop private trips to get a taste of adventure […]
What if We really Lived in a Black and White World?
Yosemite Photos to Change Your Perspective By John P. DeGrazio How many times have you heard the terms “it’s all black and white” or “cut and dry” inserted into a discussion? Those words are normally uttered by someone making a point that seems so obvious to them. In an ever changing world of communications proliferation, our society seems […]
The Elevator Pitch
OWAC 2014 Tuolumne County Spring Conference: Yosemite Trip By John P. DeGrazio You rush to the elevator as the doors are quickly closing. You reach in, and they swing open just in time. At that instant, you realize that the CEO of the company you have been trying to connect with for several months is […]
The Diving Board: Yosemite on Youtube
Celebrating John Muir’s Birthday in Yosemite 4.21.14 By John P. DeGrazio http://youtu.be/1kJI5_jgpiE Yesterday, I received an invitation from my good friend Josh Cripps to join some photographers in Yosemite on the Diving Board to photograph Half Dome. It was a long and exciting journey. We even summitted Mt. Broderick, a 6700′ peak along the way. […]
Top 10 Reasons to Join YExplore for Your Next Yosemite Adventure
Yosemite National Park is one of the most spectacular places in the world. Four million travelers a year visit this majestic place for great scenery, exhilarating challenges, and some of the best photographs they will ever take. If you are coming to Yosemite this year, here are 10 reasons why you will enjoy a Guided […]
Climb a Little Higher: Wednesday Wanderings in Yosemite
Yosemite Backpacking Adventures 4.16.14 By John P. DeGrazio We recently returned from an early season Yosemite Backpack Trip for three days along the North Rim of Yosemite Valley with warm April temperatures, cool nights, and snow covered trails. Spending time in wilderness allows a person to give their body and mind a respite from the monotony of […]