Blogs from Yosemite National Park, California, United States, North America - page 13

We left in time to make the gate opening the Ghost Town at 9am. It was probably better in the morning to take pictures anyway as most of the interesting buildings were facing east. It was a photographer’s delight. Not long after we got the park which was spread over a very large area, Bobby decided to go off exploring on his own. For at least an hour I had no idea if he was at the bottom of a disused mine shaft or kidnapped. Probably a disused mine shaft as he has an unusual obsession which this. I had a ball photographing everything, as it was a total photographer’s delight. The kids got a Junior California Ranger’s Badge for answering a few questions about the park. The visit however, was very much soured by the ... read more

Bittersweet it was to be leaving our 5-star bed and breakfast to hit the road again. Getting ready this morning was like starting a new trip. We cleaned out the car, restocked the snacks, and resorted our clothes. We began our 4 hour long trek to Oakhurst, CA which sits at the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. Of course, the beginning is your traditional city highway, and then comes the two lane road and 'watch for deer' signs. We arrived to Oakhurst at about 2:00pm and it was hot. 'Do we go now? Do we go later?' we thought to ourselves. After leaving '85-in-the-day-and-55-in-the-night' San Francisco, the heat was a rude awakening. We ate a quick lunch and headed to the south gate. Our destination was the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. What a treat! ... read more

Took a two week adventure to California. Visted my cousins and they showed me San Francisco where they reside and the surrounding area. While in San Fran I hit up many local spots including the Tee Off which has amazing food if you ever head to the outer richmond region. Hops and Hominey is another must stop for food if your in downtown San Fran. As well we visted the California Academy of Sciences, a Giants game and much more. Then we headed north to Lake Tahoe where we spent two beautiful days on the lake, and then headed to Yosemite National Park. Unfortuantly we only had time to do the drive through, but I plan on going back and getting the full experiance!... read more

Finally found a campground in Yosemite! Went for a long long hike in the hot hot weather.... read more

Last full day in Yosemite Vally. This has to be the highlight of the tour for me (Bob). The scenery is breathtaking and the climbing is mind blowing. A now normal 7am breakfast before driving back into the valley to go Sentinel Dome. A spectacular granite dome above glacier point. On the way there we encountered 3 mule deer walking along the road and a bit further on we saw a large black bear run very fast across the road in front of us. No photographs though he was to fast. Unfortunately Dinah did not see him as she was in the back on the wrong side. I suppose this is the luck of the draw. She was very disappointed. It was quite cool to start the walk today because of the cooling weather and the ... read more