Empty Nest Adventures
Life after the kids are grown
Tag: National Parks
Yosemite: Lessons in Unparalleled Beauty and Mental Fortitude
I was really glad we had our raincoats. The day was gorgeous and there was 0% chance of rain, but we were absolutely drenched; Water dripping from the tip of my nose, drenched. The name Mist Trail is a bit of a misnomer. I… Continue Reading “Yosemite: Lessons in Unparalleled Beauty and Mental Fortitude”
Yosemite By Any Other Name…
Yosemite is “not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra”. It’s honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. And… Continue Reading “Yosemite By Any Other Name…”
Yosemite: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
We were going to Yosemite and we were climbing Half Dome. That’s all there was to it. I had found out that you have to join a lottery to get a permit, as they now limit the number of people that can climb it… Continue Reading “Yosemite: You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
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