myCampmate is thrilled to let our users know that some of our featured businesses are now offering promotional codes on their business network listing!  Some of our business partners came to us asking if they could offer deals exclusive to the myCampmate users.  It didn't take us long to say,"Heck Yes!"  

The idea has been brewing for some time now and finally we are able to let you know that promo codes are available and tell you how to find them. Read on for where they are located and how it works!

While browsing the great business partners in our business network you may have noticed, towards the bottom of the page, a new box that says "get promo codes now."  If not, this is what it looks like:

Once you click on the box you will be told what the promotion is that the park is offering.  If it sounds like something you want, simply enter your name, email and any comments or questions in the boxes provided and the promo code will be sent to your email inbox.  

You don't have to register, sign up for anything or complete a survey.  

It's that easy!  

Be sure to give the promo code to the participating business when calling to book a reservation and you are on your way to having fun and saving some money!

What?!? Your favorite place to stay or visit isn't offering a promo code on their business network listing?  Let us know This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll contact that business to see if they are willing to offer a promo code to all of you!  

We here at myCampmate are all about helping you find the best deal and these promo codes are doing just that!   

My girlfriend and I spent our first morning in Yosemite perusing the visitor’s center and getting settled. After deciding what was on our "Must See" list, we decided to take the twenty minute drive to Bridalveil Falls, hoping it would be a wonderful place to stop during the afternoon and enjoy some of the natural beauty that Yosemite offers to its visitors.

Bridalviel Falls lies on the outskirts of the Yosemite Valley and is one of the most prominent waterfalls within the park. I was excited to bring my camera, knowing that I would be there
during one of the best times (sunrise and sunset) to capture the falls at their most beautiful. The light is low and soft, which accentuates the colors that the sunset paints on the landscape.

Being the adventurous souls we are, we decided to try and climb up to the base of the main waterfall.  This is not a hard hike, however, in the spring the flow of the falls is at its peak and there may be up to an inch of water on the trail in some spots. There is also a lot of mist from the falls, all year round, that blankets the surroundings with a layer of water. If you plan to climb like we did, keep in mind your own limits, or you may end up like me, wet and injured. The rocks are really slippery when wet and it is easy to lose your footing and fall into the water. Luckily, I escaped with just a wet behind and a bum knee, but in all seriousness people have died trying to do similar things.

After hiking up the falls for awhile, I found some smaller falls about halfway up, behind a large flat top boulder. This small, yet stunning, waterfall collects into a pool before continuing on its way down the falls. I absolutely had to stop and take photographs! The thoughts I had during the hike up about how burdensome the camera and gear were vanished when I was able to take some long exposure shots. In these long exposure shots, the moving water appears “glassy,” further adding to the beauty of the falls.

I can't wait to share more pictures and adventures from Yosemite with all of you!  As always you can and are encouraged to connect with me on Twitter @kreunj, by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or by adding me to your myCampmate mate list. I would love to hear about your adventures hiking Bridalveil Falls, or any of your adventures really! Check back next week for my next blog in this series.

-Jordan

Hi!  I’m Jordan, the newest member of the myCampmate!

I am so excited to get the opportunity to work with the myCampmate team. I am a business student at Sierra College and, as part of my studies, I have chosen to intern at myCampmate so that I may learn how a successful, growing business works. As a part of my internship, I am working with Theresa to create a series of blogs about my recent trip to Yosemite.

I have been a musician for a decade and have always enjoyed photography as well.  It is my belief that music and pictures let me express my true voice in a way that spoken language cannot.  As such, I’m excited to show you the sheer beauty of Yosemite through not only text but beautiful photos in a series of weekly blogs.

Feel free to contact me with all comments, questions or feedback via my Twitter @kreunj or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

I hope the pictures inspire you to take your own travels to Yosemite and beyond! Enjoy!

-Jordan

Did you know that there is a HUGE outdoor lover's event going on in Sacramento this weekend?!?  It started yesterday and runs through the weekend....It's the International Sportsman's Expo (ISE).  

The ISE Sacramento is California’s largest collection of fishing, hunting and outdoor products, sportfishing boats and travel destinations--is your one-stop place to get everything you need and want for your outdoor fun.  There is something for everyone no matter what your outdoor interest is.  There will be contests, seminars, gear for sale, demos, art, outdoor clubs and groups.

So instead of being stuck inside because of the rain we are FINALLY getting, grab your jacket and get out to CalExpo for what is sure to be a great time.  If you happen to have a family and your kids are going crazy being stuck inside, pack them up in the car and bring them along because if they are under 16 they are FREE!!!

The International Sportsman's Expo runs from January 19th-January 22nd this year.  For all those over 16 the cost to get in is $15 unless you are active military with an ID card and then it's free.  Parking is $10 so load the car up and split the cost.

The show's hours are:

Thursday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Above all else have a blast and start dreaming about that elusive Big Bertha fish your going to catch next time, that banded duck you'll shoot next season, or that trophy buck you'll get next season. Have Fun!!

-Theresa