"The mountains are calling and I must go."―John Muir
Last night we stayed in Oakhurst, which is right outside the south gate of Yosemite National Park. This morning we drove into the park and spent the day being amazed by the unbelievable sights in this national park. Our first stop was Glacier Point. It was a great spot to start our Yosemite adventure, because it gave us an overlook of the Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country.
Our next stop was at the Sentinel Dome trailhead. We had lunch about half way up to the top of the dome. When we reached the top we had a 360º view of the Yosemite Valley. We could see Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls (not flowing), North Dome, Basket Dome and much more. We felt like we were at the top of the world.
From here we drove into Yosemite Valley and enjoyed the breathtaking views along the way. Unfortunately there is no water in Yosemite Falls this time of year...that's the trade off for coming later in the year, less people in the park but no water in most of the falls. We had a great first day in the park and I'll let the pictures do the talking from here.
Half Dome is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Yosemite. Rising nearly 5,000 feet above the Valley floor, it is one of the most sought-after landmarks in Yosemite. Some people even hike or rock-climb to the top!
Tunnel View provides one of the most famous views of
Yosemite Valley. From here you can see El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks and Bridalveil Fall rising
from Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome in the background.
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