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Tag: Yosemite
This week, I plan to head off to Yosemite for a few days of backpacking,…
“No more cars in national parks. Let the people walk. Or ride horses, bicycles, mules,…
Yosemite waterfalls are some of the most spectacular in the world. Whether it is the thundering water, misty rainbows, or even moonbows you are after, there is a best viewing time for everything. But how are you to know? There are now a couple of websites to help you figure out best times for all things waterfall related and plan your trip accordingly.
Putting one foot in front of the other with pain in each step, I finally arrived at a flat clearing near the creek. I let go of the trekking poles and watched them fall to the ground in opposite directions. I dropped my backpack to the ground. Next I pulled out my sleeping pad and laid flat on my back, prying my shoes off my aching feet. Staring at the sky, I felt sorry for myself and the pain this 18.8 mile day (with over a mile of elevation!) gain was causing me.