Sunday, May 21st was our
34th
wedding anniversary!
What an incredible place to celebrate.
Bridalveil Fall
Ribbon Falls is the longest single-drop waterfall
in North America at 1612 feet.
California has been dealing with drought for five years
but this year because of record-breaking
but this year because of record-breaking
We counted 21 falls or full creeks in one day.
Most visitors love to see the waterfalls,
but if you zoom in you can see
others come to rock climb!
The extra moisture has also increased the wildflowers.
We went down a one lane road to Swinging Bridge,
over the roaring Merced River.
over the roaring Merced River.
It was a little scary
especially when Scott is bouncing behind me.
especially when Scott is bouncing behind me.
Merced River
Even though there are thousands of people flocking here
and parking can be crazy, you can still find some quiet
areas to listen to the birds and take in the beauty.
areas to listen to the birds and take in the beauty.
Off the beaten path we found some deer.
Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest in the world
and the tallest in North America at 2,425 feet!
and the tallest in North America at 2,425 feet!
Lower Yosemite Falls.
Scott has been retired for over three years, but he still
had to check and see if he printed this phone book.
had to check and see if he printed this phone book.
It is amazing that you can still find one,
let alone three booths!
and explore a little. We could hear
water rushing and trudged to the stream.
Every step was difficult.
Since we had some extra time we went back to Tunnel View.
I tried some different features on the camera.
"Roses are red
Dirt is brown
Let's go hiking
and get out of town."
Sean Rodgers
Heading to Glacier Point we didn't think
we would see this much snow!
Yosemite Falls and Overhanging Rock from
Glacier Point.
Fabulous views from 7,214 feet.
Royal Arches and North Dome
Tenaya Canyon and Half Dome 8842 ft.
The top fall is Nevada Fall 594 ft.
and the lower is Vernal Fall 317 ft.
We planned on hiking Sentinel Dome Trail until
we came to the sign that says, "Yosemite N.P.
recommending you NOT hike on this trail -
hazardous, deep snow, trail not visible."
Well, you know, we couldn't help but goand explore a little. We could hear
water rushing and trudged to the stream.
Every step was difficult.
Since we had some extra time we went back to Tunnel View.
I tried some different features on the camera.
Love the waterfalls!
Dirt is brown
Let's go hiking
and get out of town."
Sean Rodgers