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Explore Outside Yosemite Valley
When we think of Yosemite National Park we most often conjure images of Half Dome. With its wide smooth face overlooking the grandiose Yosemite Valley cutting between sharp cliffs littered...
Discover Yosemite Valley
By Ariel Blandford In May of 2012 I spent the summer living and working in Yosemite National Park in California as a horseback tour guide. I led tours on horses and...
Yellowstone National Park, A place of wonders
We're now familiar with the marvels of Yellowstone National Park – including geysers, an abundance of wildlife, and bubbling pools of water. Acting Territorial Governor Francis Meagher was accurate when he...
John Muir, the father of our National Parks
As a company who designs National Park maps and donates to the Sierra Club, it is no coincidence that part of our name was inspired by John Muir. He was...
Our 17 Favorite John Muir Quotes
John Muir is known as the “Father of our National Parks” for no small reason. He helped convince Roosevelt and his buddies in Congress to protect our natural lands as...
What to pack for your overnight National Park trip
Packing and proper planning are essential for your overnight National Park trip. More than just a matter of basic comfort, packing well can mean your safety, while packing poorly can...
Happy Birthday Yosemite!
One of my favorite parks and the first map I designed for Muir Way, Yosemite National Park turns 150 today. Back in 1864, Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant which...
