We headed in to Yosemite National Park this morning. It promised to be pretty incredible. And, I am certain that it is. However, it was too PACKED with people and cars to even begin to appreciate it. We couldn't pull off at any of the scenic turnouts or hiking trails. They were loaded to the max. The too-few park shuttles were overflowing.
We weaved our way thru the valley and parked illegally in the fourth (and final) overflow lot just to see the Visitor's Center. We toured the Center, went through a neat Indian Village they had re-created, and saw some of Ansel Adams work in the Ansel Adams Gallery. Then, we loaded up and returned to our campsite.
At some point, I am sure that we'll make it back to Yosemite, but it will be in the spring or fall next time!
I would hope that they would consider making park shuttles and buses the only transportation allowed in the park in the future. They have done this at Denali National Park, and it is terrific. It certainly reduces the number of vehicles and makes it more accessible for everyone.
So -- to the mighty Yosemite Falls -- You and I shall meet. Just not today...
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| Yosemite Valley (From the one turnout we could squeeze into.) |
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| Easton in the Indian Village Hut |
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| Josh and a Redwood Stump. Its rings are labeled with events in
history. It's amazing to think about what these trees have survived. |
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| AD 923 | 1066 The Battle of Hastings | 1215 The Magna Carta |
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| 1215 The Magna Carta | 1492 Landing of Columbus |
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| 1492 Landing of Columbus | 1620 Landing of Pilgrims | 1776 Declaration of Independence |
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| 1776 Declaration of Independence | 1860 Civil War | 1864 Lincoln Signed Yosemite Grant | 1890 Yosemite National Park |
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| Yosemite Traffic -- parked for miles along the turnouts |
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