Guided Trips and Outdoor Adventures | Yosemite Conservancy
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Guided Trips and Outdoor Adventures | Yosemite Conservancy
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Outdoor Programs
Explore Yosemite in any season on guided trips with park experts.
Amy Tan
Custom Adventure participant
“With the help from experts, our eyes can see more wonders.”
Experience Yosemite with us
Yosemite Conservancy Outdoor Programs team is here to provide you with unforgettable Yosemite experiences. We’ve been partnering with the National Park Service for over 50 years, to offer high-quality programs. Our guides are Sierra Nevada experts dedicated to providing world-class Yosemite programs.
Custom Adventures
Create a private Naturalist-led program based on your interests and schedule.
Learn More
Outdoor Adventures
Join us for a group adventure focused on learning about the park. Check out our calendar of in-depth offerings.
Learn More
Naturalist Walks
These are one- to two-hour offerings including stargazing programs and more.
Learn More
Gift Cards
Give the gift of adventure! Our gift cards are available in any amount and can be redeemed for Custom Adventures and scheduled Outdoor Adventures
Buy Here
When you book an Outdoor Adventure or Custom Adventure program with our expert naturalists and guides, you’re not only helping to protect and preserve the park, you’ll also receive a gate pass that will serve as your reservation for entry into the park* (for the dates of your program only).
* Naturalist Walks or Explore Yosemite’s Night Sky programs do not include a gate pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about what to expect from a Conservancy adventure, including answers to common questions, information on our cancellation policy, and more details about difficulty ratings — we call them Experience Levels. As with all Conservancy programs, your participation in our Outdoor and Custom Adventures helps support Yosemite.
FAQs
Upcoming Events
Yosemite Field School: Yosemite Valley Geology
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite Valley’s remarkable rock formations are among the park’s most recognizable features. On this guided adventure, explore the
04/17/2026
Learn More
Day Hike: Intro to Birding
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Believe it or not, spring in Yosemite Valley is more than just spectacular sights. During this relaxing weekend
04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
Learn More
Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) Course
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite Conservancy, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) and Yosemite Hospitality, offers a training course
05/04/2026 - 05/07/2026
Learn More
Yosemite Field School: Hetch Hetchy Birds Blooms & Meadows
Hetch Hetchy
Program Overview: Discover the botanical beauty of northwestern Yosemite during this two-day guided program. In this lesser-known and highly underrated
05/15/2026 - 05/16/2026
Learn More
Yosemite Field School: California Naturalist Certification Course
High Country
Program Overview: Have you ever wanted to become a certified naturalist — and do it in the heart of Yosemite
05/26/2026 - 05/28/2026
Learn More
Yosemite Field School: Recovering Species
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite National Park is a place of resilience and renewal. On this two-day program guided by park biologists
06/05/2026 - 06/06/2026
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Guides
Meet the people who lead our adventures. When you sign up for an Outdoor or Custom Adventure, you’ll get to explore the park with knowledgeable naturalists and rangers who love sharing their passion for Yosemite.
Andrea Canapary
Naturalist Guide
Cory Goehring
Senior Naturalist & Outdoor Programs Manager
Sarah Stock
Yosemite National Park Biologist
Brian Shoor
Naturalist Guide
View All
by Josh Helling
Enjoy nights under the stars on backpacking trips.
by Jenna Moynier
Experience Yosemite's winter magic on a guided snowshoe hike.
by Yosemite Conservancy/Keith Walklet
Learn to capture Yosemite's beauty on camera with guidance from professional photographers.
Testimonials
See what past participants have to say about their Outdoor Adventure experiences.
August 7, 2019
Outdoor Adventures 1 – Yaitza Green
“This was my first time visiting Yosemite. Being able to be part of a hiking group, have a guide and, on top of that, learn some good history was like a dream come true. This program was amazing!”
Yaitza Green
Read More
October 13, 2020
Melinda Weir – Outdoor Adventures
“The Outdoor Adventures program was invaluable. As a professional photographer, I appreciated the guide’s knowledge of amazing locations I wouldn’t have found otherwise.”
Melinda Weir
Read More
August 7, 2019
Outdoor Adventures 3
“The perfectly paced snowshoe hike was good for all the different fitness levels within the group. Our guide, Dick, had awesome stories and was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Ellen Crocker
Read More
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Donate
Outdoor Programs
Explore Yosemite in any season on guided trips with park experts.
Amy Tan
Custom Adventure participant
“With the help from experts, our eyes can see more wonders.”
Experience Yosemite with us
Yosemite Conservancy Outdoor Programs team is here to provide you with unforgettable Yosemite experiences. We’ve been partnering with the National Park Service for over 50 years, to offer high-quality programs. Our guides are Sierra Nevada experts dedicated to providing world-class Yosemite programs.
Custom Adventures
Create a private Naturalist-led program based on your interests and schedule.
Learn More
Outdoor Adventures
Join us for a group adventure focused on learning about the park. Check out our calendar of in-depth offerings.
Learn More
Naturalist Walks
These are one- to two-hour offerings including stargazing programs and more.
Learn More
Gift Cards
Give the gift of adventure! Our gift cards are available in any amount and can be redeemed for Custom Adventures and scheduled Outdoor Adventures
Buy Here
When you book an Outdoor Adventure or Custom Adventure program with our expert naturalists and guides, you’re not only helping to protect and preserve the park, you’ll also receive a gate pass that will serve as your reservation for entry into the park* (for the dates of your program only).
* Naturalist Walks or Explore Yosemite’s Night Sky programs do not include a gate pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about what to expect from a Conservancy adventure, including answers to common questions, information on our cancellation policy, and more details about difficulty ratings — we call them Experience Levels. As with all Conservancy programs, your participation in our Outdoor and Custom Adventures helps support Yosemite.
FAQs
Upcoming Events
Yosemite Field School: Yosemite Valley Geology
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite Valley’s remarkable rock formations are among the park’s most recognizable features. On this guided adventure, explore the
04/17/2026
Learn More
Day Hike: Intro to Birding
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Believe it or not, spring in Yosemite Valley is more than just spectacular sights. During this relaxing weekend
04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
Learn More
Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) Course
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite Conservancy, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) and Yosemite Hospitality, offers a training course
05/04/2026 - 05/07/2026
Learn More
Yosemite Field School: Hetch Hetchy Birds Blooms & Meadows
Hetch Hetchy
Program Overview: Discover the botanical beauty of northwestern Yosemite during this two-day guided program. In this lesser-known and highly underrated
05/15/2026 - 05/16/2026
Learn More
Yosemite Field School: California Naturalist Certification Course
High Country
Program Overview: Have you ever wanted to become a certified naturalist — and do it in the heart of Yosemite
05/26/2026 - 05/28/2026
Learn More
Yosemite Field School: Recovering Species
Yosemite Valley
Program Overview: Yosemite National Park is a place of resilience and renewal. On this two-day program guided by park biologists
06/05/2026 - 06/06/2026
Learn More
Load More
Guides
Meet the people who lead our adventures. When you sign up for an Outdoor or Custom Adventure, you’ll get to explore the park with knowledgeable naturalists and rangers who love sharing their passion for Yosemite.
Andrea Canapary
Naturalist Guide
Cory Goehring
Senior Naturalist & Outdoor Programs Manager
Sarah Stock
Yosemite National Park Biologist
Brian Shoor
Naturalist Guide
View All
by Josh Helling
Enjoy nights under the stars on backpacking trips.
by Jenna Moynier
Experience Yosemite's winter magic on a guided snowshoe hike.
by Yosemite Conservancy/Keith Walklet
Learn to capture Yosemite's beauty on camera with guidance from professional photographers.
Testimonials
See what past participants have to say about their Outdoor Adventure experiences.
August 7, 2019
Outdoor Adventures 1 – Yaitza Green
“This was my first time visiting Yosemite. Being able to be part of a hiking group, have a guide and, on top of that, learn some good history was like a dream come true. This program was amazing!”
Yaitza Green
Read More
October 13, 2020
Melinda Weir – Outdoor Adventures
“The Outdoor Adventures program was invaluable. As a professional photographer, I appreciated the guide’s knowledge of amazing locations I wouldn’t have found otherwise.”
Melinda Weir
Read More
August 7, 2019
Outdoor Adventures 3
“The perfectly paced snowshoe hike was good for all the different fitness levels within the group. Our guide, Dick, had awesome stories and was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Ellen Crocker
Read More
Subscribe
to our Newsletter
Event Date Detail
Thank you!!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque sapien velit, aliquet eget commodo nec, auctor a sapien. Nam eu neque vulputate diam rhoncus faucibus. Curabitur quis varius libero. Lorem.