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My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir
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AboveCalifornia is all about California's wild places.
Merced River
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Yosemite High Sierra Camp Loop, again
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The High Sierra Camps in Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows area are each situated in a uniquely beautiful part of the wilderness a day's hike apart. There are five of them creating a loop around Tuolumne Meadows from Glen Aulin to May Lake, Sunrise Meadow, Merced Lake and the alpine Vogelsang.

 
Timberline Lake with Mount Whitney in the Background Featured Trail Journal
We believe that the best way up Mount Whitney is from the West. Of course, this means taking the scenic route and it will take you a couple extra days. However, it also means spending more time in the wilderness, more time to acclimate, and less time spent in the overcrowded Disneyland environment of the main Whitney Trail.

 
Falls Featured Picture Gallery
This is more of a staircase than a trail and not for the faint of heart. In fact, the sign at the top says not to proceed if you have a heart condition. But if you are fit this staircase trail gives an excellent view of Yellowstone Falls.

 
Featured Map Point Bonita Lighthouse
 
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John Muir Featured Book
An autobiography of the naturalist's childhood.

 

 

 


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