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Want to expose your little ones to the great outdoors? Yosemite is one of the most popular national parks, and for good reason. The dramatic views surround you with picture perfect scenery without having to hike a mountain to see it. If you are looking for a hike, there are plenty of places to go that are accessible even with a stroller. Visitor centers and nature centers can be found throughout the park, offering...

At five days in a national park, our recent Yosemite trip may qualify as the longest camping trip I have taken with the kids. And really, staying in a tent cabin rather than a campsite may even make calling it a “camping” trip a bit of a stretch. Still, it was perfect for us and our preschool aged kids. There were plenty of hikes and activities that were right at their abilities and skills. I look...

Of all the excellent parks in California to see, why would you choose Yosemite?  The way I see it, people go camping to get connected with nature. People go to Yosemite to be humbled by it. Particularly in the Yosemite Valley, one is surrounded by the most stunning granite walls and cliffs. After we entered the park (through the snow!) we drove about a half hour until we reached the valley floor. We parked...

This post was written by Debi Huang, a Los Angeles-based wife, mom and adventure guide for two young boys. Her blog, Go Explore Nature, is all about getting kids and families outdoors and connected to nature, whether that’s in Los Angeles or beyond. I love how her site is packed full of activities that can be created in any space, near or far. Want to build a roly-poly terrarium? Do you know the best way to...

This weekend we are heading for Yosemite. Yosemite is one of most popular national parks in California, and for good reason. The beauty there is incredible. If you can overlook that you will be sharing the area with thousands of other tourists (not as bad as it sounds, it’s plenty spacious) then you may find many advantages to being in a well-traveled park. The one I most look forward to is the wide...