This is the Yosemite December 2016 Instagram Monthly Review. Winter returned to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada in full force in December as 2016 ended with a bang. Warmer temperatures brought mostly rain to the lower elevations as storms pummeled California. Elevations above 10,000 feet received a steady dose of snow. The realities of climate change prove although all precipitation is welcome, much of the rainfall turned into runoff before it could be captured for future use. However, most Yosemite waterfalls have been full since November, and we are anticipating a huge spring waterfall season.

Here are the most liked photos and videos from the YExplore Yosemite December 2016 Instagram page with over 225 likes. There are several more daily images from Yosemite on our feed. We have reached an instagram milestone and now have 2554 followers. Please follow and share with other IGers to help us build our Instagram audience @yexplore.

Yosemite December 2016 Instagram

Half Dome is letting off a little steam this morning. #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #halfdome #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 2, 2016 at 12:19pm PST

Getting low to snap this one of Half Dome from Cook’s Meadow while hoping for more snow in the Sierra Nevada . . #yosemite #halfdome #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:09am PST

I know Einstein has a different point of view but the definition of sanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different compositions. #yosemite #yosemitefalls #einstein #sanity #serenitynow #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 6, 2016 at 9:17am PST

Yosemite December 2016 Instagram

The best way to start a day is with a greeting from El Capitan. . . #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #elcapitan #senseofarrival #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 7, 2016 at 9:11am PST

I come to Yosemite to wallow in my own humility. #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #elcapitan #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 14, 2016 at 2:00pm PST

Nobody “discovered” Yosemite but it sure is great to make your own discoveries while exploring its beautiful landscapes. . . . . #yosemite #threebrothers yexplore #explore #exploremore #outdoors #adventure #adventures #mothernature #nature #travel #traveling #travelphotography #wanderlust #naturelovers #igtravel #fun #instanature #hiking #adventuretime #travelingram #mytravelgram #scenery #view #hiking #hike #mountain #mountains #landscape #trip

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 16, 2016 at 8:01am PST

If you’ve ever taken this winter ice walk to Bridalveil Fall you know it’s a view to die for. #yosemite #bridalveilfall #winterwonderland #todiefor

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 19, 2016 at 10:35am PST

Yosemite December 2016 Instagram

Waterfall week continues with Yosemite Falls reflecting from the banks of the Merced River. . . . . #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitefalls #waterfalls #waterfallsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #landscapes #landscapephotography #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 21, 2016 at 9:52am PST

Nevada Feliz Navidad

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 25, 2016 at 10:31am PST

Meanwhile, today in Yosemite we stopped at Vernal Fall. . . . #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #vernalfall #waterfalls #waterfallsofinstagram #nature #explore #exploremore #outdoors #adventure #adventures #mothernature #travel #wanderlust #naturelovers #igtravel #fun #instanature #hiking #adventuretime #travelingram #mytravelgram #scenery #view #yosemitevideo

A video posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 27, 2016 at 6:12pm PST

More Yosemite Magic at Mirror Lake. #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yexplore

A photo posted by YExplore Yosemite Adventures (@yexplore) on Dec 28, 2016 at 3:32pm PST

All photos taken for Yosemite December 2016 Instagram on an iPhone 6s by John P. DeGrazio

Yosemite December 2016 Instagram Photos & Videos Courtesy of  http://instagram.com/yexplore

Photographing with a camera phone was once frowned upon as a lazy way out of making an image. With advancing technology, these phones are becoming more integral in everyday “outdoor” life. I am currently using the iPhone 6s with a 12 megapixel camera and will share the world of Yosemite through my phone. – John P. DeGrazio