Today we awoke to blue skies, with almost no clouds. We had three destinations - a short walk to Bridalveil Falls to see its stunning drop.
We then drove to the Mariposa Grove, a stand of over 200 giant sequoias. The walk was less than two miles, but fairly steep. One of the giant trees was over 96' in circumfrance and 1,800 years old, and another you could walk right through. They are huge.
We then drove to Glacier Point - 3,500' above the Valley floor. What views!
As we were driving down the mountain from the Point, we were reminded that this is still a wilderness area.
Further down the Glacier Point road we had one last chance to see up the Valley, but this time in full daylight.
And finally, as we turned into the Valley for the last time to head back to our hotel, we could see the sheer 3,500' vertical face of El Capitan one last time, but this time in the sun.
What a privilege it is to have the National Park System. This trip has been long, and we are ready to return home, but we are full of wonder and awe at what we have seen.
We then drove to the Mariposa Grove, a stand of over 200 giant sequoias. The walk was less than two miles, but fairly steep. One of the giant trees was over 96' in circumfrance and 1,800 years old, and another you could walk right through. They are huge.
We then drove to Glacier Point - 3,500' above the Valley floor. What views!
As we were driving down the mountain from the Point, we were reminded that this is still a wilderness area.
Further down the Glacier Point road we had one last chance to see up the Valley, but this time in full daylight.
And finally, as we turned into the Valley for the last time to head back to our hotel, we could see the sheer 3,500' vertical face of El Capitan one last time, but this time in the sun.
What a privilege it is to have the National Park System. This trip has been long, and we are ready to return home, but we are full of wonder and awe at what we have seen.
1 comment:
Well that's now off your bucket list. What a beautiful trip. The pics were superb! Have a safe trip home.
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