8 minute clip from the valley floor up to the top of Yosemite's Half Dome. The video shows parts of the trail from my ENTIRE "Step-by-Step" Half Dome Trail Series (7 mile trail in 4 hrs. 40 min. on 5 DVDs), at TrailVista.com

Imagine JFK choppering in for a visit, Queen Elizabeth snuggled in for the night and Judy Garland belting out songs and disturbing other paying guests. And don’t forget President Herbert Hoover sneaking in through the service entrance because he was inadequately attired. If nothing else, let the Ahwahnee tell you its stories and then go back to your more modest digs. A little brush with rustic glamour never hurts. For the full travelogue on Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

Here's a quick look at some of Yosemite's many attributes. It's a short introduction to one of America's most deservedly famous landmarks. For the full travelogue on the introduction to Yosemite National Park, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

The water plunges from granite highlands in a freefall for thousands of feet to the Valley floor. Now we can feel its mist more easily than ever. Not long ago, the trail to the base of Yosemite Falls was inadequate. For people with physical challenges, the trail was a barrier. However, several years, many millions of dollars and a great deal of vision and hard work later, the trail has become an accessible gem worthy of the Falls. For the full travelogue on Yosemite Falls' Smart New Trail, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV

For some people, it's the hike of a lifetime. It's 5000 feet straight up to an unforgettable view of the legendary Yosemite Valley. For the full travelogue on Yosemite Park's Half Dome Trek, including related videos, interactive map, and useful links, visit WWW.OPENROAD.TV