Fly to Reno and see Lake Tahoe on the way to Yosemite National Park. That was the plan.

This is just to prove
we were really there.

It's a long way from
Tahoe to Yosemite.

Past Pothole Dome.

Better hurry.
It looks like rain.

Is that Yosemite
beyond the rainbow?

Yes, it is.
El Capitan is magnificent

And this is our first look at
Yosemite Falls.

You will see a lot
of Yosemite Falls pictures.

Like this one.

And this one.

And this one.

And this one.
Oops! That's Bridalveil Falls.

Maybe a tram tour would be
a good way to see the park.

Great views.

No driving.

Free parkas when it rains.

This was our 40th anniversary.

Dinner at the Awahanee.

Yosemite's premier lodge.

Nestled in the Yosemite valley.

Offers a fabulous view of
Half Dome.

In a rustic setting.

But you really come
to see nature.

And Yosemite Falls.

Not only Yosemite Falls,
but the valley below.

Rushing streams.

Tranquil sounds.

Leading to reflecting
waters at Mirror Lake.

Un-named beautiful hills.

Sandy couldn't resist.

I could.

Finally to Tunnel View Outlook
before an automobile excursion.

Mariposa Grove.

Fallen Monach.
Fell 300 years ago.

Grizzly Giant...

...is really tall.

Really tall!.

Bachelor and Three Graces.

Wood is brittle and
shatters when it falls.

Dinner in the Wawona
Hotel was fun.

Rafting in the Merced River.

Just go with the flow.

No paddling..

Just relaxing.

Last look at the falls.

Park service doing a
controlled burn.

Reason pictures are gray.

Tioga Road goes over
the mountains..

Harsh, rocky mountains,

And soft, grassy mountains.

"Lets take CA89, its a scenic
route". Sound like Sandy?

Baltimore to Texas to Reno to
Yosemite to Reno to Baltimore