Blogs from Yosemite National Park, California, United States, North America - page 44

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park October 4th 2005

Up as early as we could manage (~6.00 am) and hit the road (~8.00 am) to head north over Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods the first stop of the day. We took the wrong exit (again) and got off early (will get the hang of the system eventually). Once off the highway the drive to Muir Woods was VERY nice! (with the top down of course) and the trees were SPECTACULAR! A coffee and a (very) salty pretzel and back on the road . . . So what do you have for lunch when time is short and you're racing the sun to Yosemite National Park? All you can eat ribs of course! I only managed four ribs as I was trying not to be a glutten, besides I had a long drive still ahead. ... read more

Yosemite

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park October 2nd 2005

Nick On Horse

Sara Nick

So we drove on to Yosemite with a brief stop in a motel in Merced to give our backs a rest. We were told it would be impossible to get a space on a camp site but actually we had no trouble. We stayed here for a few days and went on a horse ride, hired bikes and did a couple of walks. The famous waterfalls weren't flowing but we saw lots of wildlife - a couple of different types of squirrel including small red stripey ones, a tarantula, lots of deer, a wolf ( we think ). On our last walk on which I left Sara for the bears half way up I saw a large Bob Cat which is a lot cuter than a mountain lion looking mostly like a super size moggy.... read more

YOSEMITE SUMMER 2005

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park September 8th 2005

SEQUOIA NAT'L APRK

Superello

We drove from San Francisco to Yosemite and then went west to the coast and drove north home. Great drive to break in ML's new car.... read more

Camping in Lower Pines

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park September 5th 2005

Flamingarc

Ok, so this is a "first" blog... something I don't really do as I prefer my Livejournal. But in the interests of trying to get organized I have decided that I would rather have a separate space for my travel comments, review of resturants, etc. Anyway, I recently went camping in Yosemite National Park in California. It wasn't my first time camping there, however it was the first at the Lower Pines site in Yosemite Valley. I have to say that I really enjoyed the spot, it had a good view of Half Dome and the surrounding area, was close to Curry Village, and IMO was not too crowded. However, if you want a lot of space for your campsite, this is probably not the campground for you. I felt as if it was far enough ... read more

Suntrek Trip Day 6: Bishop to Yosemite National Park

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park September 2nd 2005

Amazing views of Yosemite

aussiegolly

After waking up in Bishop and packing up all the stuff we headed off towards our next destination - this amazing, yummy German bakery about 2 minutes from the campsite! It was amazing, so much yummy food. We had been warned we were going on a serious hike at Yosemite National Park so I decided why not make the most of our little stop and buy quite a few yummy things to eat for the day. Outside we met a guy who called himself the "Sierra Phantom" and claimed to be the inventor of glitter. He was quite a funny character. Just looked like a normal old man but had some stories to tell ya! The drive to Yosemite was very long (about 4 or 5 hours) but when we got there we knew it was ... read more

The monolith (can't remember the name of it)

Yosemite Sem!

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park July 24th 2005

sun set over El Capitan

annaspannerbanana

Yogi and Boo Boo's big adventure...... Jen and I got ourselves ready for our trip to Yosemite national park on Monday the 18th July, both pretty nervous and not sure what to expect, we knew it would be a whole bunch of people sharing one bus for 4 days without showers but we didn't know how many or how it would all work out at all. We prepared ourselves by buying a couple of bottles of wine and some small bottles of whiskey and brandy, so at least we'd get through thte first night if nothing else! We filled ourselves up on the free food at the hostel again - really tasty and so much of it, I can't praise this hostel enough. So we ate up and then a few people gathered in the foyer ... read more

Yosemite!

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park June 13th 2005

Dick and Me at Vernal Falls Bridge

Lynne

This is my first official Travel Blog. I thought I'd start off with a few of my last adventures in California before I head off on my crazy hippie bus trip - Yosemite! ****** OK, we just got back from an awesome weekend in Yosemite. Trip highlights: -Singing along with Dolly Parton to Jolene in the car (Our official theme song) -Having a cold beer Friday night after 4 hours of driving on winding roads -Getting soaking wet on the Mist Trail -Seeing a full circular rainbow on the Mist Trail -Taking a warm shower -Finding an open gas station after realizing my gauge was below empty -Playing “I never” and eating s’mores at the campfire -Getting soaked again at Bridleveil Falls and loving it -Chillin’ in front of El Capitan catching some sun and watching ... read more

Day Trip to Yosemite

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park June 4th 2005

Yosemite Valley

Royv1

Kevin and I woke up really early this morning and drove up to Sylmar to meet up with Keston, Sally, Erika, Rocio, Rick, and the 3 kids. We met everybody at a Mcdonalds in Sylmar off the Interstate 5. After having breakfast, we all set off in our 2 vehicles for the 4 hour drive up to Yosemite. Just before arriving at Yosemite, we stopped in the town of Oakhurst to pick up alcohol, food, and supplies. We finally arrived at Yosemite around midday and stopped at a scenic vantage point overlooking the entire Yosemite Valley. With one of the best views in the entire park, the viewpoint was crowded with visitors making a quick stop to take their obligatory photos and soak in the scenery. Continuing our drive into Yosemite Valley, we made a ... read more

Lions and Tigers And No Bears

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park April 15th 2005

Yosemite Kiwi

Fran The Man

From: fran the man Sent: Friday, 15 April 2005 To: everyone Subject: Yosemite Yes I am still alive! Have been in Yosemite since Monday and am in love it’s just amazing! Haven’t seen any bears yet but there are plenty of squirrels - one put a hole in the front of my day pack on Tuesday when I was up a 6 pitch climb called the Nut cracker - very nice and easy 5.8. Am stuck seconding as I’m too shit scared to lead on Pro. Hahahaa the time will come one day though. The rock is amazing just super sticky granite and nice Cracks. Have been for a couple of little hikes out to see some waterfalls and the bottom of half dome. Half dome’s soooo pretty and very photogenic. It’s freezing! There’s still snow ... read more

Winter farewell to Yosemite

North America » United States » California » Yosemite National Park March 24th 2005

On the way home on rt. 140.

hyperbolictans

23rd Jan 2005... read more

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