Yosemite Expert Naturalist Pete Devine Agrees to Lead Interpretive Guided Yosemite Tours for YExplore
Yosemite National Park, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2013 -- YExplore, a leading provider of interpretive guided hiking and nature tours in Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce the addition of one of the area's most venerable naturalists to their professional faculty. Pete Devine has been living and working in Yosemite for the past 25 years, and is delighted to share this remarkable place with clients of YExplore. "We are honored to welcome Pete to the YExplore family," owner John DeGrazio shared with the announcement. "He is one of the most well known and revered members of the Yosemite community, and it is an incredible honor that he has agreed to share his vast knowledge of this wonderful place with our clients from around the globe."
Pete Devine grew up in New England, exploring its rocky coasts, forests, and mountains before moving to Colorado to earn a degree in biology. While in the Centennial State, he worked as a river guide, naturalist, archeologist and national park ranger.
Pete has experience directing education programs in Yosemite for many years. As one of the best known naturalist guides in Yosemite, Pete likes to add a human dimension to the natural world whenever possible. One of his favorite aspects of being an interpretive guide is meeting people who are drawn to make their own in depth discoveries.His many duties during his tenure in Yosemite have included training park rangers, surveying glaciers, presenting and speaking at numerous conferences held inside the park, and appearing on camera for documentaries made about the national park. He is the talent in the viral 'Yosemite Frazil Ice' Nature Notes video. Degrazio adds, "The breadth of knowledge that Pete adds to our faculty is immeasurable." He has also led trips to Huangshan and Jiuzhaigou National Parks, Yosemite's sister parks in China. Pete has knowledge of the Chinese culture and is looking forward to guiding visitors from China in his home park.
Pete Devine will be joining David Lukas and Dan Webster in YExplore's exclusive Yosemite Nature Excursions Series. Each highly respected naturalist will lead custom programs that offer opportunities to learn about the unique natural history and ecological roles of the flora and fauna while connecting with the outdoor world of the Sierra Nevada. These programs include Yosemite birding tours, wildflower walks, and naturalist transects that will introduce visitors to the full range of ecological zones in the park.
About YExplore
Founded in 2006, YExplore Yosemite Adventures is the only Yosemite Tour Company offering custom guided experiences (Adventure Hikes, Half Dome Hikes, Multi Day Backpack Trips, Nature Walks, Birding Walks, Wildflower Walks, Snowshoe Hikes and Photography Workshops) 12 months a year. Their mission is to encourage park visitors to connect with the natural world of Yosemite through outdoor experiences that deliver unique photographic opportunities and lasting memories. YExplore is a socially responsible company providing educational services that follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact in nature to ensure that the ecology of the park will not be compromised. John P. DeGrazio is the company's founder and continues to lead Yosemite trips with visitors of all ages and nationalities. Pete Devine is an expert Yosemite naturalist who will be leading Yosemite guided nature and hiking tours for the company.
John P. DeGrazio, Y Explore LLC, http://yexplore.com, 209 532 7014, [email protected]
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