Love is in the Air!

Sunday, May 21^st was our 

34^th 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 

snow pack, the waterfalls are back.

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.

It was a little scary
 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.

  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!

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.

It is amazing that you can still find one, 

let alone three booths!

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 go
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.

Love the waterfalls!

"Roses are red
Dirt is brown
Let's go hiking
and get out of town."
Sean Rodgers