I just had the most exciting weekend yet! On Mother’s Day weekend (sorry mom, I wasn’t there to celebrate it with you) together with a group of yuppies, we went to Yosemite for a thrill-seeking adventure. We did white water rafting and trail hiking. It was so fun!

Yosemite Park is a national reserved park famous for its landscape and hiking activities. Late spring is the best time to go to Yosemite because the vegetation is  blooming, the snow has melted and the river is well-supplied with water. Weather is great too – sunny and not too hot. But it’s still good to check the weather forecast.

By summer, the plants are dried up or dead because of the weather and the river turns into a stream. Day 2 of our trip we were met with spring cold shower from the natural rain and from the water spray of the snow melting from the mountains.

For lodging, the nearest lodging would be located at Midpines or Mariposa. Mariposa has a nice downtown area and numerous inns for tourists. It is a distance from the Yosemite Park though. Getting around Yosemite, it is best to have your own car and a map. There is a free shuttle around the area but you won’t be able to explore the area at your own leisure. Some people bring their RVs into the park and just pay the entrance fee.

YOSEMITE BUG

Our group organized by one great lady (Agatha) stayed in this rustic cabin/hostel called Yosemite Bug. For 56/2 nights I guess that’s ok with me. I stayed in the female dorm and my dorm-mates were respectful of one another.   Although the stench of weed sometimes permeated the air. The room is a double bunker with cheap mattress foam that sags wherever your weight is. The place has 2 shower cubicles and 2 toilet cubicles. It was enough because I never experienced fighting for a spot in the shower. In addition to the dormitory, they have private cabins for families and couples. The lodging’s amenities are the cafe, spa, and bonfire.

The cafe serves great food although a little bit slow in the service especially during morning. The food serving is big and can be shared by 2 people and the price is reasonable to high. They also offer trail lunch pack which is a sandwich of different variation. Dinner was really delicious though pricey. They serve steak, roasted chicken, and blackened catfish which reviews were great. The spa boasts of a non-chlorinated jacuzzi, a really good masseuse, and other water therapy services all at different prices. I didn’t try any of the spa services though I really wanted to because my muscles were sore from our activities. Based on my friends’ experiences, it was worth it. However expect the room and the only jacuzzi tub to be crowded though.  To learn more about this place, click here.

In the next blog, I’ll be writing about our adventurous activities inside Yosemite. To plan your visit,  click here.

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