Yosemite National Park

Every time I drive into a national park I get excited - I feel very lucky to be able to visit so many parks. I haven't been to Yosemite for many years. I'll be camping in the Upper Pines campground. This camp is very rustic and is often visited by wild animals, like bears, coyotes, and deer.

My camp site

Hiking along the Merced River

The water level is very low. I remember floating down this river on a blow-up raft - many years ago. Now the river is too low.

Koka had fun in a patch of early snow.

The famous Ahwahnee hotel

Rode my bike along this path from the camp to Yosemite Village.

Lawn chairs at the Wawona Hotel waiting for sun worshippers

Getting ready to climb

I think I'll return to Yosemite when it's covered with snow. How beautiful that must be!