January is turning out to be a terrific month here in the Yosemite area. Beautiful blue skies & sunshine, temps about 60 degrees. Perfect! Groveland is a great location! Above the Central Valley fog and below the Yosemite snow! This is the Stanislaus Forest and hiking trails are everywhere. Stay in Groveland & visit Yosemite with a Yosemite Audio Adventure!  http://www.yosemite-tours.org… Continue

If you're planning a trip to Yosemite National Park check out the Tips Page on the Yosemite Audio Adventures website. It contains lots of FREE useful information.

http://www.yosemite-tours.org/tips.asp

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In celebration of Martin Luther Kings birthday Yosemite National Park is waiving the park entrance fee this upcoming 3 day weekend. Pick up a Yosemite Audio Adventure in Groveland and see Yosemite Valley with your own private audio tour guide.       … Continue

Pets are one of our most precious possessions and often, our closest friends. Well trained dogs make great hiking companions but dogs are not allowed on the wilderness trails of Yosemite National Park.

Although dogs are allowed in the park and can be in designated campgrounds the National Parks are not exactly dog friendly, there are so many restrictions that dogs can't really be dogs.

If you want to hike with your dog visit the National Forests just outside Yosemite National…

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 Many of the smaller Natural Wonders of the Yosemite are are missed by the average tourist and Ladybugs are a great example.. These orange beetles hibernate each Winter at the base of trees in certain areas protected by bark and pine needles. There can be hundreds and even thousands hibernating together and they are pretty well concealed. During the Springtime swarms of orange beetles fill the air as they wake up and fly away.

Yosemite Audio Adventures are filled with fun facts about…

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Alexander Beetle, the Yosemite Audio Adventures Bug has discovered one of those short, close to Groveland, CA easy day hikes that offers some incredible Yosemite views with very little effort and no chains required.



If you're looking for a short adventure, that's not terribly strenuous,… Continue

Bio diesel is a really cool way of using old cooking oil to create fuel that can be used to operate a diesel truck or car.

Well, I'm just a little confused about the other side of this coin and frankly, I'm hoping that my addition doesn't add up.

This is what I think I know:

    A) You can't buy diesel cars in California because they pollute more than California emmisions allow

    B) You can buy Diesel trucks in California as long as you license them…

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This is a question that is asked frequently by visitors to Yosemite National Park and the answer is NO!

Neither the park nor anyone else can guarantee the safety of the water in rivers and creeks.

Either buy your beverages and cart out your trash or simply buy a water filter.

There are many such filtering devices on the market that range in price from $10.00 up. Check them out!

REI has a good selection. I personally use a chemical by McNett called…

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People have different 'traditions' for celebrating the New Year. For me, it's time to get out my favorite Yosemite map and the new calendar and start thinking about adventures for the upcoming Summer.

It's not too early!

You can make reservations for backpacking trips 24 weeks in advance and many Yosemite Valley campgrounds require reservations from March through November.…

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