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 by acemj
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 The dry "mirror" by jessicadf
Mirror Lake is at the base of Half Dome, and at one time acted as a beautiful reflecting pool of Half Dome. Over the years it has silted in and it's quite as reflective as it once was. It is, however, still beautiful.
And, of course, if you visit Yosemite in late Summer, there isn't any water in the lake at all. Instead you can walk to the middle of the "lake" and relax on it's soft sand, while gazing up the sheer face of Half Dome and meditating on life
Turn around and try to spy the rock climbers on the cliffs opposite Half Dome.
Good walking shoes, water, sun screen and mosquito repellent. Leave a Comment Theme: HikingDirections: The path starts at the Ahwahenee.
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Yosemite National Park is one of the top backpacking destinations in the world so if you are in any way so inclined bring your backpack. Even if you have just been thinking of giving it a try, it's a great place to do it with trails for all levels. There are also countless hikes of shorter duration if you are just looking to day hike.
Backpacking requires the proper equipment. You will be walking in the wilderness and will need to be self-reliant. A good quality tent is essential in most terrains and unless it's unlikely to rain, make sure it's properly sealed. A proper sleeping mat is another thing not to scrimp on. It not only makes it more comfortable, it acts as an insulator to keep you warm. Your sleeping bag is your life line to keep you warm and get you warm if you develop hypothermia. A compact stove can be viewed as optional but if hiking at elevation, a warm meal and beverage can be a life saver, not just something nice to eat. You'll need a good pack to carry everything and of course, all the clothes and gear you'd need for any type of mountain day hiking. Leave a Comment Theme: Hiking
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At over 8600 feet in elevation, Tuolumne Meadows offers a break from the heat and some of th crowds commonly found in Yosemite Valley. Because of its elevation, temperatures in Tuolumne average 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Yosemite Valley.
During our visit to the park we made 2 hikes and stayed for a while in Yosemite Valley. The first hike was over the Tuolumne Meadows. This is the largest alpine pasture of the Sierra's. The bright green colour form a beautiful contrast to the bald granite rock peaks surrounding it. Some peaks retain snow throughout the summer and therefore provide breathtaking views. It was quite a flat hike and took us via the log-cabin of the Sierra Club to a water well, the so calles Soda Springs.
The water comes right out of the ground and is ready for consumption. We tried it, but the iron level in the water is very high and therefore doesn't it taste too well, but it's very, very healthy.
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 by Carmela71
One of the most habitual activities in the park is climbing, we saw lots of groups preparing for it. As it was summer and too hot for serious climbing, the lowest ones were more busier than the big ones.
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River Rafting is permitted on the Merced river.
Rafting is however only permitted in certain areas of the River.
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 Yosemite Valley by IceBear7
Cycling is not allowed on most of the trails.
You can rent a bike at Yosemite Lodge and Curry Village. I paid around 10 $ for 2 hours cycling.
Bikes are not great, but okay for the paths you will be cycling. Leave a Comment Theme: Biking
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 Yosemite National Park by goingsoloLeave a Comment Theme: Hiking
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 Footbridge along Sentinel Dome
trail by goingsoloLeave a Comment Theme: Hiking
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 Bridal Veil Falls Trail by goingsoloLeave a Comment Theme: Hiking
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