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Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley and 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome is a Yosemite icon and a great challenge to many hikers. Despite an 1865 report declaring it was "perfectly inaccessible, being probably the only one of the prominent points about the Yosemite which never has been, and never will be, trodden by human foot," George Anderson reached the summit in 1875, and in the process created the predecessor for today's cable route. Today, thousands of people reach the summit. For most, it is an exciting, arduous hike; for a few, it becomes more adventure than...

Make the best investment for your foot health, and treat your feet to the ultra soft alpaca therapeutic non constricting diabetic sock. Diabetic socks are specially designed socks to 1) reduce pressure in the lower leg and foot, 2) prevent blistering on the skin surfaces, and 3) minimize moisture accumulation. The Alpaca Fiber is hydrophobic and pulls moisture away from feet to keep you feet dry. Ultimately, their jobs are to protect your feet and provide maximum comfort. These socks are typically non-elastic and seamless. These therapeutic alpaca socks have non-elastic feature is to prevent constriction due to common feet...

Waterfalls Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs. Peak runoff typically occurs in May or June, with some waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) often only a trickle or completely dry by August. Storms in late fall rejuvenate some of the waterfalls and all of them accumulate frost along their edges many nights during the winter. This is not a complete list of Yosemite's waterfalls. While all but the last two of the waterfalls listed below are in Yosemite Valley, both Yosemite Valley and many other areas of...

Are you ready for your summer vacation? If you are still searching for a memorable outdoor adventure, look into visiting one of our spectacular National Parks. You can find national parks in every state and you are sure to find more fun than your schedule can handle. The key to a successful summer vacation at a National park is planning. Here are a few tips to make your trip a success. Most national parks don't even charge an entrance fee. Admission for those parks that do range from $3 to $25, good for an entire carload of people for a week....

Big or small, basic or customized, every boat needs to be maintained. Fortunately, routine maintenance and small repairs aren't that tough. In the long run, a little elbow grease will definitely pay off.  Protect your investment, but washing and caring for your boat.  Fiberglass and gelcoat, which needs to be regularly cleaned, waxed, and polished for both protective and cosmetic purposes. Not only will keeping your gel coat shiny make your boat look good, it will also prevent oxidation, which makes fiberglass dull and chalky. We have found the easiest solution in Maxiglide Boat Guard. The boat detailer's dream come true!...