Blogs from Yosemite National Park, California, United States, North America - page 6

Today my trip would be half over. Every day after today I would be closer to home. I reluctantly left Ocean Front hostel in San Diego as it was the best hostel I would stay at on this trip. Traffic was light considering what I was expecting for Southern California and I made good time all the way to the base of mountain near Yosemite. At this point the roads narrow and go up a winding mountain route. I lowered the gear on my car and drove very slowly up the mountain. It was slow going and the roads were slippery because it had started to snow. I got to Yosemite hostel and checked in. It was deserted as the one in St Louis and I was informed they weren't expecting any tourist until a few ... read more

Day 14 We get up early as we have a long drive before we hit Yosemite and lots we want to do once we are there. The drive feels longer than it is because of how slow you drive given the conditions but the views definitely make it worthwhile. We stop just outside the park in a layby by the lake and take a few pictures and just sit and enjoy the beauty. Hotel number 9 is in Curry Village within Yosemite National Park and a place we have stayed before. The accommodation is as close to camping as I want to get with bears often spotted nearby! They are raised canvas tents with locked green cabinets outside to store all food and smelly items. We had planned to do the tour of the Village floor ... read more

Geo: 37.8772, -119.727Day Three: Monolith"It was like lying in a great solemn cathedral." Teddy Roosevelt about Yosemite.We left San Francisco in traffic and headed east through Oakland and Berkley on our way to California's Central Valley. It was raining, which made photographs challenging.Nicole gave us some history of the area and then some history on Yosemite. The Central Valley is referred to as the great food basket of the world. The Valley produces many food items: almonds, walnuts, persimmons, strawberries, peaches, citrus and date palms, among others. We stopped at the Oakdale Cheese Factory where folks bought fresh cheeses and nuts, mostly for the journey. We wandered through a lot of small towns and then stopped in Jamestown, famous for its steam railroad. Many a movie (“My Little Chickadee”, “High Noon”) and TV episod... read more

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.... read more

Aujourd'hui départ de bishop pour visiter le Yosemite National Park et ces fameuses forets de sequoias géants. Et ces lacs . Partie Est et partie Sud Le tout en photos.... read more