We always recommend minimum one to three day sightseeing and hiking itineraries in Yosemite National Park for guests (ask upon arrival) with another activity thrown in for spice, but check out the following for that extra day of fun or if you have already seen the sights before.

And remember, we are not surprised to see one to five guests a day just hanging at the Bug to relax for once, in the spa, in front of the cafe, or in a hammock.

THANKSGIVING FEAST , November 25, 2010 5pm

Check out our own groovy trail around the Bug 50 acres. You will see more birds (esp in spring) than most other places, including the park. Walk among black oak groves and tall alder nooks. Follow a creek in flood with waterfalls, or sit contemplating hummingbirds along a lazy, grassy stream. We see deer, turkeys, boars, bears, bobcats, skunks, etc around our place; they come year round because we have a spring. See flowers of all types in microclimes that support cooler buckeyes and redbuds (great in April), and hotter buckthorn or chamise chaparral. Red flowers for hummingbirds, and white flowers for huge moths. Occasionally, you will surprise redtail hawks or blue herons. The route is steep and slippery in places, so be prepared with correct shoes. The route down to the swimming hole and creek island is fairly easy with steps. if you have a bit, do wander around and take up to an hour about the Bug Loop.

Local Events as well can be found at Mariposa Agri-Nature Trail Weekend in the County and Home Of Yosemite .

"Our fourth visit and second Thanksgiving! This place is a dream for single parents - always another kid for my son to hang out with while I read by the fire."
The Woods' - San Francisco

MOUNTAIN BIKING It can be too damn hot to bike locally in the summer save for mornings or evenings, but fall makes it great again. Go cycling along the Merced River in the canyon below us.

AUTUMN LEAVES in the Bug's grove begin to turn yellow in early October, to fall thru November and are gone by early December. Our broad leaf Black Oaks and White Oaks are fantastic and wildlife begins to come down the mountain towards us. Yosemite Valley also has multicolored Maples for your cameras.

BUG BUS DAY TRIPS into Yosemite to see Yosemite Valley overlooks, Valley sightseeing stops, a hike in Yosemite Valley and a hike into a Sequoia Grove. We change itinerary to fit the weather which is usually great in autumn. Includes lunch. $70

HIKING in Yosemite Valley now begins to get less crowded and the weather's still warm, unlike spring. All but two waterfalls are almost dry, though, until the rains begin again. Recommended are the 4 mile trail to Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome and Taft Point, Nevada Falls via John Muir trail, Snow Creek Trail up Tenaya Canyon, Inspiration Point along the rim, Mariposa Grove & Hetch Hetchy trails.

Tuolumne Meadows are open until the first couple of snowfalls mid-October to late November when Tioga Pass closes and you can clamber up many of the small domes there.