We got off to a somewhat slow start--but we packed our lunch and headed toward Yosemite NP. We got there about lunch time and saw more big Sequoia trees (Mariposa Grove), and toured a full parking lot. Then we went back toward the entrance and found a picnic spot where we had lunch. The air is cool today and the smells are nice. I wish I could bottle up the air and send it to everyone!!
After our lunch we started on the drive to Yosemite valley. We went through the tunnel that opens onto the magnificent views of the granite Rocks --Half Dome and Bridal veil Falls--So Impressive. This park is Awesome!
We stopped and took a lot of pictures. Next we drove into the valley and it was also beautiful with the Merced River running through it. Families were picnic-ing, biking, canoeing or kayaking and swimming. We walked our dogs and enjoyed the atmosphere. Parking is very tight with very few spaces--they recommend you take shuttles inside the park--hard to do with two dogs.
Then we went in the store --but it was jam-packed with tourists, so we left. We saw the famous Ahwahnee Lodge but didn't get a very good look. Then we continued on out of the park. We had a very nice drive along the Merced River to Mariposa, then Oakhurst and back to the RV in Coarsegold. We saw a baby bear on the side of the road--he looked thin and was not one bit scared of cars. We also saw two bear traps in the park that were being used. We got home late and we were pooped so we went to bed. Who knew sightseeing could be so tiring???
After our lunch we started on the drive to Yosemite valley. We went through the tunnel that opens onto the magnificent views of the granite Rocks --Half Dome and Bridal veil Falls--So Impressive. This park is Awesome!
We stopped and took a lot of pictures. Next we drove into the valley and it was also beautiful with the Merced River running through it. Families were picnic-ing, biking, canoeing or kayaking and swimming. We walked our dogs and enjoyed the atmosphere. Parking is very tight with very few spaces--they recommend you take shuttles inside the park--hard to do with two dogs.
Then we went in the store --but it was jam-packed with tourists, so we left. We saw the famous Ahwahnee Lodge but didn't get a very good look. Then we continued on out of the park. We had a very nice drive along the Merced River to Mariposa, then Oakhurst and back to the RV in Coarsegold. We saw a baby bear on the side of the road--he looked thin and was not one bit scared of cars. We also saw two bear traps in the park that were being used. We got home late and we were pooped so we went to bed. Who knew sightseeing could be so tiring???
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