128: Yosemite Trip Report

Yosemite National Park never fails to surprise! This summer, we came for waterfalls and ended up with falling trees, surprise bear encounters, and a lot of laughs along the way. From Yosemite Valley to the High Sierra, every turn revealed the beauty of Yosemite and the persistence of life thriving in every corner of the park. In this episode, we cover: The highs and lows of our 2025 trip to Yosemite National Park! Timing your visit and the best time to explore Yosemite Iconic sights like Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and El Capitan Six lessons we learned from unexpected events, including weather and wildlife encounters Your task for today: Head over to the @DirtinMyShoes Facebook or Instagram pages and share your Yosemite plans for 2026! Are you chasing waterfalls, hiking near Half Dome, or exploring the High Sierra? Tell us your dream spots and what you’re most excited to see. Planning your own Yosemite adventure? Dirt In My Shoes Yosemite Itineraries: Master Reservation List: National Park Checklist: Trip Packing List: Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro:

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128: Yosemite Trip Report is an episode from Exploring the National Parks by Dirt In My Shoes.

This episode is 38:37 long.

This episode was published on Oct 15, 2025.

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