Traveling to Yosemite National Park by way of Highway 140
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Arriving at Yosemite National Park Entrance
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Driving throughout the park on our way to Yosemite Village...
Cathedral Rocks
Bridalveil Fall
Glacier Point
Half Dome
El Capitan
Yosemite Chapel
Yosemite Village
Half Dome (8,836 feet)
Hiking to Lower Yosemite Fall
Walking back toward Yosemite Village
El Capitan (7,569 feet) - leaving the park on Highway 140
Our accommodations...Yosemite View Lodge, about 2 miles outside of the Park
Yosemite National Park
Driving toward Yosemite Village and The Ahwanee
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Deer!
"...In the meadow we can build a snowman..."
The Ahwanee
The Ahwahnee shines as Yosemite National Park’s distinctive AAA® Four-Diamond hotel. Known for its magnificent façade, and architecture, The Ahwahnee was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point. The destination of queens and presidents alike, The Ahwahnee offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance.
Hiking behind The Ahwanee near the Royal Arch Cascade
Before we started off on this path, there was a sign warning to watch out for Mountain Lions!
Camp Curry and the Outdoor Ice Rink!
We have an awesome video, but it would not upload :(
Leaving the Park by way of Highway 120
Areas they burned, using controlled fires,
they do this to preserve the wildlife and regenerate the land.
The Ahwanee people had done this hundreds of years previously.
As you can see, Yosemite has had its fair share of snow...
Park Entrance/Exit with Ranger Stations
Awesome photos!
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