Yosemite [2016]

Having lived most of my life in California, I've been to Yosemite multiple times and I honestly dread the crowd in the valley. So it was a nice change of pace to spend overnight at Cathedral Lake and get away from all the tourists.

Jul 2016

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View of Yosemite Falls from the valley.

View of Yosemite Falls from the valley. (1 of 6)

Halving Half Dome. I have a very vivid sunset memory of this place. It wasn't quite as nice this time, but still a must-do whenever I'm here.

Halving Half Dome. I have a very vivid sunset memory of this place. It wasn't quite as nice this time, but still a must-do whenever I'm here. (2 of 6)

Once the light is no longer on Half Dome, we look toward the horizon.

Once the light is no longer on Half Dome, we look toward the horizon. (3 of 6)

Morning at Tuolumne Meadows. The upper section of Yosemite has its charms as well.

Morning at Tuolumne Meadows. The upper section of Yosemite has its charms as well. (4 of 6)

Sunset at Cathedral Peak. We climbed quite high to get away from the mosquitoes, but they still found us.

Sunset at Cathedral Peak. We climbed quite high to get away from the mosquitoes, but they still found us. (5 of 6)

This pika was busy at work near our tent.

This pika was busy at work near our tent. (6 of 6)

View of Yosemite Falls from the valley.
Halving Half Dome. I have a very vivid sunset memory of this place. It wasn't quite as nice this time, but still a must-do whenever I'm here.
Once the light is no longer on Half Dome, we look toward the horizon.
Morning at Tuolumne Meadows. The upper section of Yosemite has its charms as well.
Sunset at Cathedral Peak. We climbed quite high to get away from the mosquitoes, but they still found us.
This pika was busy at work near our tent.