Beyond The Parks
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For those who haven't been following along with my sisters travels, last year she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and has since been travelling in her RV affectionately named Dolly. This was going to be my first time sleeping in Dolly and she was very comfy and welcoming.
I'm also very happy to say that a few weeks after this trip, my sister got some amazing news that her cancer is now in remission. She's not out of the woods yet as there is really no cure for the cancer she has, but the goal is to continue her treatment until there is one.
If you are able, my sisters GoFundMe is funding part of her trip which will over the next 2 months take her from Southern California, up to the Pacific North West, east through some of the upper states and then back to CA in early September for more doctors appointments. You can follow her blog and social media here.
But let's get to some amazing pics from Yosemite! I can't wait to go back!
Dolly and "Red Car" (I don't have a fancy name for my car) at our camping spot just outside Yosemite. Oakhurst is a great spot to set up camp outside the park for sure!
On day one we entered the park through the South Entrance
Our first stop
Apparently there was a huge wind storm in January that took out a few trees
But it was still absolutely gorgeous
Fun with camera settings
We met a friend
When a tree falls down on a trail, you improvise
Our next stop was Glacier Point, but we stopped at a few places along the way. Our first view of Half Dome.
Nevada and Vernal Falls
This was my favorite stop of the day for sure
Guessing I was the first person to wear an Avengers Campus opening day shirt to Yosemite
It's a 16 mile drive (each way) to Glacier Point, but TOTALLY worth it
Yosemite falls
Heading down to the valley, we stopped at Tunnel view. We got to see El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall.
Sadly this was as close as we'd get to Bridalveil Falls. Next time.
Can think of worse places to enjoy an afternoon snack.
On Day 2 we drove around to the Arch Rock entrance. It took a bit longer to get into the park, but getting to the valley where we were spending most of our day was actually easier this way.
Amazing views everywhere you look
Yosemite Valley
We next headed over to hike up to Vernal Falls, and got some great views of the Merced River.
I think Glacier Point is somewhere up there
Watch for bears
Already looking at possibly doing the 3-day hike from Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley next year.
Unfortunately my sister couldn't make it up to Vernal Falls, something about having a whole bunch of cancer in your bones. But it was still absolutely gorgeous.
Our last stop in Yosemite Valley was of course Yosemite Falls
The upper and lower falls. The drought conditions have made them rather tame right now.
Before heading back out through the South Entrance, we took a little drive up to Half Dome View.
And we're glad we did.
Before heading out we stopped in Wawona, which is in the park, but people actually live there.
We had an amazing 2 days in Yosemite, we saw a lot, but there is still so much more to explore! Hope you enjoyed the pics!
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