california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
Happy Birthday National Park Service! I am so thrilled to be one of several hundred million who enjoy the natural wonders of the park. Keep on preserving the natural splendor,…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
The Vernal Fall – Nevada Fall – Little Yosemite trail happens to be the first trail that I have completed at Yosemite though I did visit the park when I…
california, nature, Travel, yosemite
We were so sad to leave Dog Lake and its tranquil surroundings. My friend had never been around Tolumne Meadows (or on Tioga Road) for that matter, so we drove…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
After checking out different viewing angles from different points on Lembert Dome, we continued to Dog Lake. The trails are very well marked, as long as you know where you’re…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
We had originally planned to head up to Lembert Dome after Gaylor Lakes, but decided against the idea. After our extended detour, mild instability due to the altitude change, and…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
After our detour to Stanislaus National Forest, picking up hitchhikers for the first time ever, taking in the beauty of Mono Lake, and getting our first dose of Yosemite at…
california, nature, Travel, yosemite
After a very long detour, we finally made it onto Highway 120 a.k.a. Tioga Road a.k.a our destination! Our very first stop: Ellery Lake. The lake pull-out is right before…