Yosemite NP 2014

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We've lived in California for more than 6 years now until this weekend hadn't made it to Yosemite Valley for a visit. This park is one of the most incredible natural wonders of the world, and we took full advantage of the weekend with refreshing hikes, amazing scenery, and food and accommodations at a world class lodge - the Ahwahnee.

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Photos

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Yosemite National Park - the Valley

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El Capitan on the way into the park.

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Vernal Falls from Below.

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Victorious at the top of the lower set of water falls - Vernal Falls

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Reaching the top of the upper water falls - Nevada Falls.

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Looking out over Nevada falls. Mt. Broderick and Liberty Cap in the background.

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Liberty Cap with the back side of Half Dome behind.

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An aspen copse in a meadow next to Yosemite Village.

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Half Dome standing guard over the valley.

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Joe having a celebratory drink in the shadow of Half Dome.

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Joe sipping a Sierra Nevada pale ale in front of the fireplace in the lounge at the Ahwahnee.

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The dining room at the Ahwahnee Hotel.

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The grounds at the Awhahnee.

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The front facade of the Ahwahnee.

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The Ahwahnee with the Royal Arches in the background.

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Half Dome on our Sunday morning hike.

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A few quiet moments in a very secluded rockslide area.

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Katie posing in front of Half Dome.

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Brilliant colors in the pre-winter chill.