In May 2025, I plan to set out on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s first artist-in-residence. I’ll be blogging about my progress, and in preparation, I’m recapping some of the trips I’ve taken in the past. Thanks for your interest, and stay tuned!

Yosemite NP/Mammoth Lakes, July 2021
Yosemite National Park Mallory Weston Yosemite National Park Mallory Weston

Yosemite NP/Mammoth Lakes, July 2021

West Coast road trip continued! After spending a few days in Sequoia, Alex and I drove North toward Yosemite. This was our first time in the park and we decided to drive from East to West on Tioga Pass Road to get to where we would be camping in Mammoth Lakes. It was a massive detour, but worth it for the scenery. We spent a few days hiking in and around Mammoth and then went back into Yosemite for a full day. Here’s a few of the highlights:

  • Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes (9.8 miles)

  • Tuolumne River Loop: Dana and Lyell Forks (3.9 miles)

  • Vernal and Nevada Falls via the Mist Trail (9.0 miles)

  • Rainbow Falls via Devils Postpile (4.6 miles)

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