Wild Yosmite

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The past four days, we have been exploring Yosemite National Park. The pictures below do not capture the true beauty as seen by the human eye, but hopefully they will give you some idea of the wondrous grandeur of this place.



"As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I'll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I'll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can." - John Muir

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Photos

Yosemite National Park
Abe Lincoln set aside this land in 1864 to be used by the public for recreation for all time

Inspiration Point (Tunnel View)
Provides an awe inspiring panorama of Yosemite Valley. (Left=El Capitan, Middle=Half Dome, Right=Sentinel Rock)

Arch Rock
Buses & RVs...be careful!!

El Capitan
Solid Granite...7042 ft high.

Cathedral Rock
Reaching high into the heavens

Three Brothers
Named by the Ahwahneechee nation

Bridal Veil Falls
Water plunges 620 ft to the base

Bridal Veil Falls
When the wind blows, you can see the bride lift her veil

Bridal Veil Falls
Who would of thought that Mary would find Shamu in a pool half way up Bridal Veil Falls

Yosemite Falls
One of the highest waterfalls in the WORLD...plunging 2,425 feet. This waterfall is fed by melting snow and will dry up by late July.

Camp 4 is for rock climbers
Is at the base of El Capitan. This is the birthplace of rock climbing and climbers from all over the world come here. It takes 4-8 days to climb to the top.

Mom with Rangers
Our mom is a magnet for handsome men!!

Yosemite View Lodge
Our beautiful hotel along the Merced River

Wildlife in Yosemite
Stellar Jay watching the humans

California Mountain Kingsnake
Not poisonous, but, a look alike of the deadly Coral Snake.

Ahwahnee Lodge
Rated as an exclusive Four Diamond Resort

And We Had Dinner Here!!
The trout was to die for and the dessert was heavenly

Conversations With A Tramp
An incredible one-man play about the life of John Muir. We felt like we were sitting in his cabin listening to him tell us about some of his wild exploits.

Last View of Yosemite Valley
We had such an amazing 4 days in the park, it was hard to bid it farewell