Yosemite's lesser known sister valley, Hetch Hetchy is worth the trip! We were staying at the Rush…read moreCreek Lodge which is equal distance to the Valley and Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct. We did one day at each location and found Hetch Hetchy a nice escape from the crowds. There is a fascinating history to Hetch Hetchy and controversy to it's dam construction and future. The water is San Francisco's drinking water, which is quite a trip considering it is hundreds of miles away. During our trip we found easy parking, walked the dam, through the tunnel and along the trail for a bit. In the fall the waterfalls had dried up so we didn't go that far but I hear they can be incredible in Spring or early Summer. We enjoyed the historical informational plaques throughout the dam to share the dams history.

Pretty good aqueduct. Water tastes clean and pure. The dam is neat. Not a ton to see though.read more

Easy very short hike for kids. Or adults if you're not looking for something challenging!…read more Few bridges to cross over the water

Gorgeous spot, went hiking 5+ years ago here but now getting to write a review, it was absolutely…read moregreat, super chill spot, lots of beautiful nature all around

Our family has a cabin out by Green Creek, just up the road from town. At least once or twice per…read morevisit, we swing by here for wifi to catch up on work related correspondence, etc. They have a really nice selection of DVD/Blu-ray movies and tv shows, a welcome commodity in this Blockbuster bereft world we now find ourselves in. Even better, rental is free if you have a library card. The library itself is very nice and modern, if a bit small. The selection and facilities far exceeded any expectations I had for a town of this size. If you're passing through or staying nearby, this is a great place to get out of the sun for some peace, quiet and modern conveniences. To say nothing of all the books they gave here, too.

Very helpful staff, free WiFi (even when their doors are locked), lots of magazines and books to…read morebuy, great local section.

Sweet spot off the 108 Sonora Pass. A few shaded picnic tables and vault toilet…read more Refreshing scents of Christmas with the surrounding pine trees. Fairly steep (26%) climb up and to see the valley below is worthwhile. On this early October Sunday the temps were lovely and while me and the pack came up in sweaters, we ended up taking them off.

A perfect little spot to stretch your legs and take some lovely photos of the valley below! You can…read morealso snag a couple photos of Leavitt Falls (correct me if I'm wrong on the name of that) to the right! You can also walk along a couple trails that stem off from the area if you're feeling adventurous. It's always clean and there is a pit toilet just a little ways from the deck. Heading East, the entrance can be a little hard to see, but the drive into the little parking lot isn't bad. There's plenty of room for cars to park and to have enough room to turn around. I like this spot as a good place to take a break on the way up and over the pass!

All I could thing while I was watching formations of our nations finest drill, exercise etc was…read more"Brutal" Located at 6800 feet and often training at higher elevations the center trains USMC and other services in high altitude warfare and survival, horsemanship, skiing and the like. It was initially founded in 1951 to prepare troops for the conditions found in Korea and has been in use since. Aside from marveling at how fit these troops are and the natural beauty of the place, unless you have business on base or god help you are training there there is not much else to do.

There are many photos and videos of this base. This is an area out in the middle of a lot of…read morelandscape! Mountains, and rivers and streams and water falls where you can fill your Canteens right where the water falls is the best and cleanest place to get your water. This a Marine Corps base for winter mountain training and for warm weather climbing , repelling and mapping as your squad. Navigates. Back to base camp and living with the resources you find in nature! It's the best training I've ever experienced!

Mount Patterson is the tallest mountain in the Sweetwater range in eastern California at 11,654…read morefeet. It's not easy to get up here, you need 4-wheel drive, but it's worth the trek. The 360 degree views from the top are incredible. We went up in autumn, and the aspens along the route up were phenomenal. If you ride down the eastern side, you'll drive by the ghost town of Belfort, a small mining town established in the 1880s, that still have a few structures standing.

5 star facility , 5 Star hard working Americans making a difference in the world , can't believe…read morewhat these guys can do!!

I've never been to such a depressing establishment in my life. The scenery is the only good thing…read moreabout it. Living conditions are below par... bed bugs, scorpions, and the occasional random wild life entering the buildings. The beds are hard and covered in filth. The staff there is a melting pot of uneducated youth with a small percent of educated adults. The main dining facility was a shanty and smelt of old feet. They couldn't perform the simplest request of making a grilled cheese. Overall if you want to contemplate life mistakes and watch cars rust then MCMWTC is the place for you.