I came to Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite to decompress, particularly to indulge in its spa services. What can I say? Writing a memoir does something to the mind, and unless a writer can discover a sophisticated way to empty the brain, he/she is bound to go mad, screaming out into the night. Fortunately, I was in the […]
As a professional mood swinger, I travel every chance I get. It thwarts the inevitable emotional downturn and avoids a major binge on St. John’s Wort. My recent sojourn back to all places happy–emotionally and otherwise—found me taking an extended stay at and around Yosemite National Park.
Majestic Yosemite, with its sheer granite cliffs and roaring waterfalls, is beautiful at any time of year, even when the weather does not exactly cooperate. However, this year’s snowless January yielded many benefits at the beloved national park – less-crowded roads and easy access to evergreen groves and sleepy meadows with grazing deer and mouse-hunting […]
The massive granite mountains, spectacular waterfalls, groves, lakes, and meadows of Yosemite National Park in Northern California attract hikers, rock-climbers, skiers, and other happy campers all year round.
The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park invites you to celebrate its 29th annual Vintners’ Holidays, continuing through December 2nd. This event series offers participants an exclusive opportunity to meet the winemakers at an intimate reception, taste the latest vintages and limited release samples, and learn about up and coming trends in viticulture.