CAMPING in UNCROWDED YOSEMITE National Park | Truck Camper Living

I haven't spent much time in Yosemite because it is "usually" way too crowded for me. I'm so glad I decided to give it a chance mid-week during November. There were NO CROWDS!!! I couldn't believe it! I even had a trail entirely to myself. In this video I explore Yosemite Valley and camp inside the park at Upper Pine campground for 2 nights. This was my BEST experience ever in Yosemite! Come Along!
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  • @CatherineGregoryAdventures
    @CatherineGregoryAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much everyone for the positive feedback on this week's video from Yosemite National Park! I appreciate everyone who has watched it and thank you for your comments. ❤ Many of you have asked about purchasing prints from this trip. I have just added 5 new images to my website store from Yosemite that are available now for purchase. They are not only available as prints in various mediums (canvas, metal, digital, traditional), but T-shirts, mugs, phone cases, tote bags etc. are also available for purchase. Visit my store at the follow link and scroll to the bottom of the Art Store page to view the new images. Thanks as always for your support! www.catherinegregoryadventures.com/buy-prints

  • @randywaller7685

    @randywaller7685

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cat... Hi sweetheart. This is your best ever. Definitely worthy of a place on a coffee mug. I'll be ordering one for my Sunday morning coffee with you. Today is Nov 9th. Don't forget you said you were working on a date for your livestream this month. No pressure babe. 🤣 See ya, bye. Love you. Randy. ❤

  • @iKeto_gal

    @iKeto_gal

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow you're an inspiration, you produce such beautiful images and can sell them prints with just a kit lens and standard basic camera. Most professionals will use a medium format or expensive camera and quality high end lens for prints. Kudos to you and your photography! God bless and safe travels

  • @terrya6486

    @terrya6486

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's even more stunning on horseback!

  • @birdman5223

    @birdman5223

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing on your visit. Again, MAGICAL.

  • @goofsaddggkle7351
    @goofsaddggkle73512 жыл бұрын

    That moment when you come out of the tunnel into the valley…breath taking. Everyone should do that once in their lifetime.

  • @wh8085

    @wh8085

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sooooo true ! Such stunning beauty of nature !

  • @lauramendoza5163

    @lauramendoza5163

    2 жыл бұрын

    Better to go off Holiday Weeks. Will be crowded otherwise.

  • @normanq1206

    @normanq1206

    Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely agree.

  • @neilwood8794
    @neilwood87942 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning Catherine... thank you for gifting us some of nature's beauty with your wonderful video's ♥️

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh85172 жыл бұрын

    Tugs at my heartstrings. I can’t believe that it’s been 28 years since I was in Yosemite, but I still contribute to the Yosemite Conservancy every year.

  • @mojavemike6522

    @mojavemike6522

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's been since 1982 for me. I understand those same feelings when missing a certain place. It is the joy experienced and thinking of those memories that cause the tugs. Yosemite does have a special place in my heart.

  • @rouxchat6033

    @rouxchat6033

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean. Last time I visited, I was 12. I'm 72 now and planning to visit again next fall. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐺🐶❤🌲

  • @lloydhamner8444
    @lloydhamner84442 жыл бұрын

    I took my new wife here on our honeymoon the first week of November 1983. We hiked for miles seeing more deer than people. We just celebrated 38 years together. You just helped us relive that experience.

  • @jago76
    @jago762 жыл бұрын

    This channel is definitely the No. 1 Sunday morning option.

  • @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @perjrgensen8280
    @perjrgensen82802 жыл бұрын

    Great video.. 2019 I was in the United States. I visited Yosemite, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Parks .. beautiful scenery .. Greetings from Denmark.

  • @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Thank you!

  • @perjrgensen8280

    @perjrgensen8280

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CatherineGregoryAdventures Catherine beautiful video.. You did a GREAT job.. it's a pleasure to follow you on youtube.

  • @LarryManiccia
    @LarryManiccia2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone who has been to Yosemite knows that it always holds a special place in your heart after you witness its beauty. I've been to a lot of places around the world, but Yosemite is just a special place. I look forward to returning there; hopefully next year. Thanks for this great refresher look Catherine.

  • @maryleonard6381
    @maryleonard63812 жыл бұрын

    It’s my favorite place on the face of the earth. I remember going on Sunday trips to Yosemite when I was young. We lived in Clovis, near Fresno. I’ve been to some more beautiful places but none mean as much as Yosemite.

  • @lindaandrusko508
    @lindaandrusko5082 жыл бұрын

    That was so stunning & majestic. Just when it seems it can't get any more beautiful, it does. Loved watching this. :)

  • @Galen_G
    @Galen_G2 жыл бұрын

    I saw Yosemite at age 4, in 1957. It's something you never forget. We watched them send burning logs over the falls after dark. The whole place is magical.

  • @grandmamichelle6753
    @grandmamichelle67532 жыл бұрын

    Yosemite without bumper to bumper traffic and no throngs of people. A dream come true.

  • @robhertle4110
    @robhertle41102 жыл бұрын

    Stunning. Spectacular colors. Great cinematography. Beatiful host. Total package.

  • @rebeccab6791
    @rebeccab67912 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe you had that hike to yourself. What a fantastic trip you had. I haven't been there since I was young because of all the people. As a native Californian, thank you for "returning" me to Yosemite!!!

  • @chillaxer9767
    @chillaxer97672 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Good morning Catherine .

  • @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good morning! Thank you!

  • @markpashia7067

    @markpashia7067

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you talking about Yosemite or Catherine? I must say I agree with you either way! The two together is breath taking.

  • @DavidJohnson-zs5qg
    @DavidJohnson-zs5qg2 жыл бұрын

    Growing up in Southern California in the 1950s, spent many summer vacations, with family and friends, sleeping in old Army surplus canvas tents in Yosemite Valley! My best friend Mark and I, in our Davy Crockett 'coonskin caps, blazing trails through the wilderness! I wonder how many of your subscribers have ever heard the following shouted exchange every night in Yosemite at 9:00 p.m.: "Hello Glacier!" "Hello, Camp Curry!" "Let the fire fall!" "Fire fall!"

  • @susans8539
    @susans85392 жыл бұрын

    Catherine, Yosemite is one of the only parks in CA where you truly see the seasons changing. Absolutely beautiful scenery, the sunrise brings such beautiful hues to the trees and mountains. Thanks again for taking us along.

  • @halabujioutdoors
    @halabujioutdoors2 жыл бұрын

    Love the scene where you floats above ground fog. 👍🧚‍♀️👍

  • @California__Sun
    @California__Sun2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Cat for that lovely surprise 💕💞💓💕💞💕💓💓💕💞💕💓💕ooooooooo so beautiful and pleasant. I cried and cried. Thank you. Someday I will get there too. Thank you.💗

  • @jerrymckenzie1858
    @jerrymckenzie18582 жыл бұрын

    Once again Cat, the opening shot was stunning! Back in the early 2000's, I did a week long backpacking trip with some friends in Yosemite. We shuttled to the outskirts, then hiked up 1000 ft to Sunset Lakes to make a base camp. From there we hiked to Cloud's Rest, where you are actually looking DOWN at Half Dome, which of course we hiked to later and climbed. We only had what we could carry in our packs, and it was the best week of my life.

  • @elwoodblues9613

    @elwoodblues9613

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's a Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz movie, "The Long Long Trailer" which has the same shot. Can you imagine seeing that on a movie screen? Wow. However, *NOTHING* prepares you for seeing Tunnel View in person. It's imposing and breathtaking.

  • @whollymary7406

    @whollymary7406

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience I find it inspiring to know how others felt or thought about hiking in Yosemite

  • @tonyrodgers6730
    @tonyrodgers67302 жыл бұрын

    Catherine, I was in Yosemite when in college for a day while doing some work in California. I’m now 60 and my one and only wife are still working full time but we are campers when we can. We’ve made it to Yellowstone and Grand Teton and well as Isle Royale National Parks in Michigan’s upper peninsula to name a few. Residing in Kentucky makes those westward trips lengthy but as retirement begins to be discussed it may be soon when we can journey to Yosemite and behold that beauty once again. I am so thankful that past Presidents and influencers had the vision and passion to preserve our nation’s greatest treasures by creating and sustaining our National Parks! I pray that they will always remain so that our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren if we’re so blessed, can enjoy that same inspiring scenery someday. Thanks for your beautiful scenery filled episodes. Stay safe and happy travels.

  • @natlovell122

    @natlovell122

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you do indeed visit CA and Yosemite again, I HIGHLY encourage you to visit at a time where you can also take the King's Canyon National Scenic Byway into King's Canyon National Park. It is truly magnificent and will take your breath away just like Yosemite, but with a fraction of the crowds.

  • @LockerMart
    @LockerMart2 жыл бұрын

    Yosemite. The phrase "nearer my God to thee" comes to mind.

  • @robertupchurch8088
    @robertupchurch80882 жыл бұрын

    And the Oscar goes to……Cat (and her hats) for another wonderful film……

  • @grantbent
    @grantbent2 жыл бұрын

    I know that prescribed burns can sound like a loss for photographers, but your keen eye put it to work and it felt that you were walking yourself through the October and November month shots in the ultimate Yosemite calendar - an early Christmas present for your fans.

  • @shauna6815
    @shauna68152 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't help but get emotional when seeing this. Yosemite is truly truly magnificent and transformative.

  • @yarlaz1
    @yarlaz12 жыл бұрын

    “With all this beauty, how could I not stop?” Yes!

  • @weazybeazy
    @weazybeazy2 жыл бұрын

    So gorgeous, I thought it was fake! God's creations take my breathe away! You have a gift to show the splendor.

  • @paulw8860
    @paulw88602 жыл бұрын

    You have made one of the best KZread videos. Hope more people can enjoy them

  • @randyhanlon4746
    @randyhanlon47462 жыл бұрын

    Hello Catherine, your keen eye for capturing Yosemite would make Ansel Adams proud of you.

  • @ajaykumar-ye6kv
    @ajaykumar-ye6kv2 жыл бұрын

    My fav place on earth🌎🌎

  • @toninicholls4646
    @toninicholls46462 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for inviting us along on this serene and magnificent adventure.

  • @hardy1416
    @hardy14162 жыл бұрын

    Dear Cat 😄🍀😘 this is one of our personal most like places in the world we have ever seen. 🙏☺️thank you for sharing your moments in Yosemite with us🍀😘 you did it in such a lovely way 👍🤩 Take care on you ☺️🍀See you next week, your Berlin Fan Couple Nicole and Hardy 🥰🤗

  • @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much guys!

  • @dutchman3571
    @dutchman35712 жыл бұрын

    YOSEMITE and Catherine truly both California's Gold beauty's! You make this adventure heaven on earth!

  • @teresap.5991
    @teresap.59912 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I were both there in 2000 and we traveled 12 national parks in 2 weeks and only could stay one day and Yosemite. You can't truly explore it in one day but we got to see El Capitan and all the big places and it is absolutely stunning and thank you for showing it to us in the fall. We were there in June. Absolutely beautiful breathtaking.

  • @bikefast99
    @bikefast992 жыл бұрын

    It's such a beautiful place but what makes it even better Catherine is the music you add to your videos. Enhances the experience! Thank you.

  • @stout_tossme7541
    @stout_tossme75412 жыл бұрын

    Always amazing.

  • @PDW421
    @PDW4212 жыл бұрын

    Maybe it was the beauty of Yosemite, perhaps the bittersweet end of another beautiful year, but that was one of your best productions ever. Thank you for sharing that decidedly intimate dance with autumn.

  • @donromano1234
    @donromano12342 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thank you!

  • @slamboy66
    @slamboy662 жыл бұрын

    When I was a kid in the 70's I got a shirt from there that read "GO CLIMB A ROCK" I also got stung by a wasp while skipping rocks in the river.

  • @peggynulsen1365
    @peggynulsen13652 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful trip down memory lane for me. My only visit there was in the mid 1970s, late October. I've never forgotten that initial heart stopping first view going in....left an enduring love of this place. What a treat. Thank you.

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey642 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @msafirimhehe
    @msafirimhehe2 жыл бұрын

    So Amazing! Good coverage indeed!

  • @TheRunningFatGuy
    @TheRunningFatGuy2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video again. Thank you.

  • @craigjohnson2771
    @craigjohnson27712 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the ride along 👍👍

  • @undiaalavez6196
    @undiaalavez61962 жыл бұрын

    Awesome experience thank you thank you

  • @cheriwinden3856
    @cheriwinden38562 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing this area …perfect timing for fall colors. It’s really nice when you travel along the path with little interference. WOW GREAT JOB! Take care Catherine! 🍂🍂🍂

  • @LJ-pp9wj
    @LJ-pp9wj2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you

  • @alcoa1489
    @alcoa14892 жыл бұрын

    You nailed it- the lighting was absolutely perfect! I (we) appreciate you are a morning-riser who knows how the light is more striking (not in anyway to not recognize your evening/sunsets either!). I’m not sure, but I also think your music selection this episode was near magical as well. Thank you for sharing your gifts. Safe travels.

  • @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    @CatherineGregoryAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @markpashia7067

    @markpashia7067

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got it. A smart photographer, like Cat, absolutely works the golden hours at both ends of the day. So many times I have driven in the dark to get in place by first light. Then driven home in the dark after the last blue hour. Most folks have no idea what goes into great photos.

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau11002 жыл бұрын

    Great video enjoy your journey

  • @philipdutton9831
    @philipdutton98312 жыл бұрын

    Stunning!!! Nailed it again Cat!

  • @Tor524
    @Tor5242 жыл бұрын

    Wow just fantastic.

  • @howardfoss700
    @howardfoss7002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a wonderful video

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures2 жыл бұрын

    Since amazing views!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @donfilkins298
    @donfilkins2982 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @theresabombei7897
    @theresabombei78972 жыл бұрын

    Stunning pictures!

  • @perrymahnke886
    @perrymahnke8862 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video & thank you for sharing

  • @jimsullivan7639
    @jimsullivan76392 жыл бұрын

    The "tunnel" view is one ionic view I will never forget!

  • @williammcelleney1060
    @williammcelleney10602 жыл бұрын

    Awesome....how cool for you.

  • @renegenereux6475
    @renegenereux64752 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully put together. Thank you.

  • @Annette941
    @Annette9412 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful video!

  • @garymoore3446
    @garymoore34462 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful thank you..

  • @tjindy4281
    @tjindy42812 жыл бұрын

    Pure Eye Candy!! tks and best 2u

  • @cactuscathy6675
    @cactuscathy66752 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful thanks for sharing and stay safe.

  • @burncon2
    @burncon22 жыл бұрын

    PERFECT TIMING! 👍👍👍

  • @travelswithrickandzeb725
    @travelswithrickandzeb7252 жыл бұрын

    ANOTHER. . . Fabulous! Thanks

  • @gregsnyder6153
    @gregsnyder61532 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous in all ways. Thank you.

  • @ciachef32347
    @ciachef323472 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and enjoyable. Thank you

  • @ioonthetube
    @ioonthetube2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! thank you Catherine :)

  • @jcs7934
    @jcs79342 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful and perfect !!

  • @anastaciolopez1434
    @anastaciolopez14342 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the wonderful video. Loved it.

  • @tanagrigg7366
    @tanagrigg73662 жыл бұрын

    A very beautiful video, thank you 😊

  • @walterdolen7169
    @walterdolen71692 жыл бұрын

    beautiful photos of the park. thank you

  • @JustMike2
    @JustMike22 жыл бұрын

    Incredible 4k content! Love it.

  • @JM-gz1ej
    @JM-gz1ej2 жыл бұрын

    Breath taking scenery

  • @maxxonetwo3
    @maxxonetwo32 жыл бұрын

    Always beautiful videos and you also. Thank you.

  • @TheKarelKramer
    @TheKarelKramer2 жыл бұрын

    Some of your best work.

  • @escapeartist8581
    @escapeartist85812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. On my bucket list for sure!

  • @missouritimberwolf3677
    @missouritimberwolf36772 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @wkmokulele
    @wkmokulele2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Catherine, thank you for sharing! 🤙🏽

  • @joshrandall5297
    @joshrandall52972 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. On the Bucket List.

  • @sharonevans1257
    @sharonevans12572 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Beautiful country

  • @mikeswisher7987
    @mikeswisher79872 жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful! You definitely capture the beauty of every place you go and do it in a way that you make the viewer feel as if they are there. I'm a avid hiker, and you catch the the little things that most people never see when they go. Safe travels this week. PS hope you never stop videos, I'm addicted.

  • @wanea3760
    @wanea37602 жыл бұрын

    That's place so beautiful

  • @paddle_hike
    @paddle_hike2 жыл бұрын

    Stunning images and super video. Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @spurgecochran2738
    @spurgecochran27382 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kat, Yosemite in it's utmost brilliance. Thank for capturing it and share it's magical Fall atmosphere. Spent many, many days there climbing,soul embracing, and just being a human.

  • @trex860
    @trex8602 жыл бұрын

    Spectacular photos; thank you so much for sharing.

  • @leonajameson8902
    @leonajameson89022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Such a beautiful place

  • @RossH-ky3jr
    @RossH-ky3jr2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you for bringing us along.

  • @amantedelmondo1787
    @amantedelmondo17872 жыл бұрын

    "Cold in the lower 30s" LOL. That's cute!

  • @marja1112
    @marja1112 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, so beautiful . Thank you 🙏❤😊

  • @snephtar
    @snephtar2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos keep getting better. Stunning

  • @relaxingvideosnorthwest3646
    @relaxingvideosnorthwest36462 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @u4ea1982
    @u4ea19822 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video - thanks for sharing. Looks like a great trip.

  • @flygshp
    @flygshp2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!! Missing Yosemite so much 🥺

  • @ishakdadadadabhai9639
    @ishakdadadadabhai96392 жыл бұрын

    Great No word so ever to praise Just amazing

  • @darlenestout7548
    @darlenestout75482 жыл бұрын

    Wow how stunning is that area. Beautiful 💜

  • @stephenjones6902
    @stephenjones69022 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Catherine it looks fantastic.Great video😁

  • @carverolson8782
    @carverolson87822 жыл бұрын

    Amazing camera work. Thanks for sharing

  • @hamiltoneast
    @hamiltoneast2 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding photography.

  • @whollymary7406
    @whollymary74062 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was great thank you so much I’m subscribed