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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 34 (Gentle, Smaller Waterfall)

Jeff

Small, gentle waterfall at YosemiteSmall waterfall with its own understated charm

One of the major attractions at Yosemite during the spring and early summer is the abundance of impressive waterfalls. Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, Bridalveil Falls and Vernal Falls quickly come to mind.

There are numerous other, smaller and quite gentle waterfalls that trickle their way through the woods and sometimes intersect pathways that orchestrate their own magic. They are pretty and interesting in their own right as you can see above. What the picture cannot show is the pretty sound and soothing motion of the water while birds chirp in the background. It is a simple pleasure proffered to those who hike Yosemite.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 33 (El Cap and Half Dome – Tunnel View

Jeff

El Capitan and Half Dome from Tunnel View 

El Capitan and Half Dome from Tunnel View

It was hard to resist stopping every time we passed the Tunnel View pull off. The panoramas were stunning even if the time of day was not quite right for a photograph. To see El Capitan (mid-left) and Half Dome playing off of each other was very special.

NOTE – This tends to be one of the more crowded areas of the park when it comes to finding parking spaces. Many people want to stop to see this view and so do the tour buses. Plan to be patient and leave enough time.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 32 (Orange Peel Fungus)

Jeff

XXXXXXXXWhat looked like discarded orange peel was actually a fungus

As we were hiking to and from Taft Point, the path was quite muddy in places because of the snow melt and previous rains. In several places we noticed what looked like discarded dried apricots or something similar. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious this was some type of fungus or mushroom. Sure enough, research indicated that it is Orange Peel or Orange Cup fungus.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 30 (Cathedral Peak)

Jeff

Cathedral Peak - Yosemite National parkCathedral Peak photographed from Lembert Dome

After hiking to the very top of Lembert Dome, the panorama was spectacular. Standing out among the beautiful scene before me, however, was a distant Cathedral Peak with pockets of snow.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 28 (Alumroot-Heuchera micrantha)

Jeff

Alumroot-Heuchera micrantha

This wildflower is a relative of one of the shade gardener’s favorites, Coral Bells. It is Alumroot,Heuchera micrantha

As we hiked the trails of Yosemite, one of my favorite subjects was wildflowers. Along the rock faces of the mountains were a wide variety of plants which had taken root in the crevices. During the late afternoon as we were hiking the Four Mile Trail from Glacier Point to the valley, the sun was coming through the canopy and highlighted this particular Alumroot, Heuchera micrantha which was striking.

It apparently is a relative of the more familiar Coral Bells which many gardeners covet as a plant that does well in the shade or dappled light.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 27 (Mirror Lake Reflection)

Jeff

Mirror Lake Reflecting North Dome

North Dome reflected clearly in Mirror Lake.

On one of our attempts to hike the Valley Loop Trail, the signs misled us (that’s another story) to Mirror Lake. This was serendipitous as it was a beautiful day to catch the reflection of North Dome in the calm waters. The loop around Mirror Lake is fairly long and a number of times we were stopped to assist others in locating or re-locating the actual trail.

One piece of advice I can offer is to purchase the detailed map of the Yosemite Valley trails. It is worth the $4 US that we paid at the time and would be an excellent resource for those planning to hike the valley trails.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 26 (Olmsted Point – Lone Tree)

Jeff

Lone Tree at Olmsted Point

Olmsted Point has a view of Half Dome. This lone tree is trying to grab center stage.

Omsted Point is easy to pass on the way to other locations, but it certainly is worth a stop. We were on the way to Lembert Dome when we stopped to take a few photographs.

What I liked about this particular photo is the tree near the center. Although it would normally be a supporting cast member with Half Dome straight ahead (peaking out just above the curve of the hill in the center), it steals the scene in its own right. Naturally, there are nice pictures of Half Dome to be captured from this view as well.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 25 (Warning Signs)

Jeff

Warning: Stay on the Trail

Don’t forget that National Parks are not zoos or arboretums and can be dangerous.

Every national park has warning signs to denote that although there are trails which are maintained and some amenities may be available, these areas are wild. They have animals, large rocks, crevices, etc. It is up to each individual to keep alert. The best advice I can give is “Don’t take chances.” If something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it! This photo was taken near the beginning of the Four Mile Trail from Glacier Point.

NOTE – The sign indicates that there had been only four rescues up to this time in the year, but bear in mind that the picture was taken at the very beginning of their “busy season.”

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 24 (Nevada Falls from GP)

Jeff

Nevada Falls - closeup

A closer view of Nevada Falls as seen from Glacier Point

The Merced river and the waterfalls throughout the park were at near peak during our visit to Yosemite. This picture of Nevada Falls underscores nature’s power and beauty. Our lodge was close to Yosemite Valley Falls and we enjoyed the low, sleep-inducing roar throughout the night.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 23 (Arch Rock Entrance)

Jeff

Arch Rock - east entrance

Entering Yosemite National Park from the west, will bring visitors through the Arch Rock Gate.

The picture above shows the rock grouping that forms a nice arch through which cars entering the park from the west must drive. It is a bit tricky to find a place to park and take a picture, but as soon as visitors pass through the entry gate, there is a small parking lot on the right. Care must be taken as the road is narrow and traffic can be heavy at times.

 
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