There’s so much to see and do in Yosemite, it can be challenging just getting started. This private tour does most of the legwork for you, providing transportation and covering many of Yosemite Valley’s top attractions in a little less than one full day of sightseeing. Meet your guide at an adventure outfitter or arrange pickup in Groveland, and see more than half a dozen waterfalls, the Cascades, Half Dome, El Capitan, and more. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• A private full-day “discovery adventure” tour of Yosemite Valley
• See many waterfalls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and more
• Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Groveland
• Private tour ensures more personalized attention from your guide

We will begin this incredible adventure at Echo Adventure’s Yosemite Basecamp! Guest will spend time among Yosemite Valley’s most iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome and El Capitan. This trip lasts about 7 hours and costs $180.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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See Sequoia National Park in an ethereal light—snow-covered, crowdless, and still. On this adventure, you’ll strap on your provided snowshoes on go for a moderate, 2.5-mile guided round-trip trek to Bear Hill, tracking wildlife and hiking amongst giants. This trip begins and ends at the Giant Forest Museum at 47050 Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

At your destination, get cozy with a cup of cocoa/coffee/tea as you become a small part of this grove of titans. This adventure lasts about 4 hours and costs $300.00 for your group.

• Easy meetup with your guide at the Giant Forest Museum
• Your guide provides (up to 3 sets of) snowshoes, warm drinks, and navigational expertise
• Go for a 2.5-mile hike through giant trees, no snowshoe skills required
• Limited to just your group, you’ll get a personalized Sequoia experience

No experience necessary – if you can hike, you can snowshoe! All training is provided. Try something new and reward yourself with the jaw-dropping sights and lasting winter inspiration to make your National Park adventure a memorable success. Learn all about the winter world of Giant Sequoias and let your curiosity run free! 4-hour tour includes: Up to 7 pairs of snowshoes (adult and youth sizes available), trekking poles, ice cleats if needed, hot cocoa/coffee/tea, hand warmers, first-aid kit, guide certified in Wilderness first-aid For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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There are so many amazing vacation homes around the country. It’s not easy creating lists like these. However I did manage to narrow it down to 11. If could of easily been much longer.  Let me know if you have stayed at any of these, or if there are any I left off. Enjoy!

Lil’ Rustic Retreat Cabin in Arkansas

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Happy Owl Lakehouse in Texas

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Hilltop Luxe Cabin in Arkansas

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Hidden Lake Hideout in Georgia

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Halcyon Cabin in Arkansas

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Blackberry Lane Farm Cabin in Alabama

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The Beckham Cave Creek Lodge in Arkansas

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The Bostonian Treehouse in Tennessee

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Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Florida

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Lazy River Retreat in Texas

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The Wanderlust Treehouse in Alabama

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Creekside Mountain Retreat in Georgia

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Explore the beautiful Golden Gate Park by horseback on this fun adventure ride. The ride begins and ends at Bercut Equitation Field in San Francisco, CA.  For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This is a family friendly ride and no experience is necessary to participate. Group sizes are small and personal, and the trip does sell out.

The trail ride lasts about an hour, and costs $100.00. On this ride you will explore the parks trails and learn basic riding skills.

Bercut Equitation Field is located off Chain of Lakes Dr. There is a free parking lot located across the street. We will meet you at the horse trailer next to Bercut Equitation Field. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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We offer the only glass bottom boat ride in the South Bay which features a variety of fish and clear blue water. Our boat ride will get up close view of sea lions of which you have probably not experienced before. This trip begins and ends at 132 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Our Captain will take you around King Harbor in Redondo Beach California. Our tour will start on the outside main deck as we look for sealions and marine birds. This trip lasts about 45 minutes and costs $22.00.

The captain will provide you with a rich history of the harbor and Redondo Beach. After that we will head downstairs to the underwater viewing room where you will get to look out the 7 foot wide windows to view a variety of fish, including the California State salt water fish called a garibaldi. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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