Enjoying Outside, Inside - YouTube Videos to Enjoy While on Your Couch

Whether you are recovering from a long backpacking trip, a long day at the office, or just having a relaxing morning, YouTube is a great way to enjoy outside, inside. It can provide background noise to cancel out a neighborhood dog who is constantly barking at the birds. It can provide inspiration for a new trip, hike, or activity. Do you find the assembly instructions from Ikea confusing? Check YouTube!
With cameras on cell phones, GoPro's easily accessible, and video editing software becoming easier to use, it is easy for people to share their experiences with the world. You can make the final climb of Mount Everest without the years of training and preparation. Looking to climb a mountain that is a little closer to home? How about Snow Mountain?
Cache Creek is a local spot to go kayaking - when there is enough water. Don't have a kayak? Join this group as they paddle down the canyon. You won't get wet!
After that heart pumping ride, take a hike in Valley Vista Regional Park. This park is located at the northern end of Capay Valley and provides hikers with amazing views of the valley. The trail is challenging, which deters some hikers. The virtual hike shows the highlights of this beautiful trail.
Stebbins Cold Canyon, one of the most popular hikes in the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region, is another challenging trail with beautiful views. From the ridge, hikers can see Lake Berryessa, Berryessa Peak, Mount Konocti, Snow Mountain, Cobb Mountain, Sutter Buttes, the Sierra and even Mount Lassen on a clear day.
Perhaps you're looking for something to help you relax with a cup of coffee (or something a little stronger after a long day). You can enjoy a forest stream without getting attacked by mosquitoes or sit on a beach in the Maldives.
My favorite thing to watch right now is a bird feeder cam in Gettysburg, PA.
Tuleyome has a YouTube channel that highlights our activities in and around Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Check it out to learn about our story, Woodland Regional Park Preserve, or view one of recent lectures.
-Nate Lillge; nlillge@tuleyome.org
Adventures and Engagement Director
Certified California Naturalist
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