Yosemite National Park
We started our visit with a 6 plus mile hike through Mariposa Grove where the Sequoia trees flourish. It became obvious that May was a good month to visit this park since the snow melt had filled all of the rivers and the spring flowers and trees were in bloom, especially the Dogwood. The hiking was good as the temperatures in the beginning of our visit were cool. Bridalveil Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls and Yosemite Falls were all a site to see. They were so full that the water’s mist got us wet and produced lovely rainbows. The granite faces of El Capitan and Half Dome were outstanding to see as well. Sue definitely fell in love with Yosemite. Since there was snow packed in the mountains, Tioga Road (Route 120) was still closed. That will have to wait for another visit. The views from Glacier Point included the valley and that of the high Sierras. Bob hiked over the snow pack to 8,100 feet on to the Sentinental Dome. The views were outstanding and the photo included is that of the Half Dome from this elevation. Seeing the granite here brought our thoughts back to the granite in Vermont
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