We are in Sacramento today to visit the California State Capitol. It is a typical copy of the capitol in Washington DC. One thing that was very different was the formal dress of the staff at the check in location. Based on the staffing and the amount of scanning equipment, they are very serious about […]
September 1, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 16 – Sacramento Capitol and Redwood National Park Read More »
We woke up this morning tired and road weary. We took some time in the morning to rest and then drove to Sacramento, CA. It was a long drive made even longer by the heavy traffic. It seemed that the closer we got to Sacramento, the heavier the traffic became. We were thankful that we
August 31, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 15 – A Morning of Rest and an Afternoon of Driving Read More »
Our drive to Pinnacles National Park took us across the valley in the middle of California. While on the plain we saw a very large solar farm. The panels went on for many miles. It appeared they were in the process of expanding the solar panel field. We drove for a while until we saw
August 30, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 14 – Pinnacles National Park, West Side Read More »
Wasachi Lodge is truly in the wilderness. We saw mountains, huge trees, and lots of deer. This morning, while walking to the car, we saw three different deer very near our walking path. Today we get to see the world’s largest tree. We are excited to see the place where the Sequoias still grow and
August 29, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 13 – Sequoia National Park Read More »
We took one last look at our lodgings in Kings Canyon before we left. It was a very nice place. Our trip out of Kings Canyon was delayed for a short time by a rescue operation. Apparently two people had climbed over the edge of the canyon and could not get back out. The rescue
August 28, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 12 – Kings Canyon National Park Read More »
This was our first day at Kings Canyon. There was no National Park sign at the entrance we used, so we used the sign at the gate as our beginning of the park. Our first hike was in the General Grant Grove. This tree fell over a century ago. It was so large that people
August 27, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 11 – Kings Canyon National Park Read More »
We started today with a very short and very steep hike to Lower Chilnualna Falls. We could barely see the waterfall because the view was blocked by boulders. It is interesting to hear a waterfall rather than to see a waterfall. We attempted a second approach to the falls, but gave up when we saw
August 26, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 10 – Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove Read More »
Today we drove north of the Yosemite Valley to see Carlon Falls. The hike follows a stream below the falls. Some times you are close to the stream. Sometimes you are doing a steep climb. The hike is strenuous in places, but it is a worthwhile hike. At the end you find a multi tiered
August 25, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 9 – Yosemite National Park North Read More »
Today we took on a steeper trail to Vernal Falls. We only hiked to the bridge which is about half way up the trail. We skipped the 1000 foot climb part of the trail. At the bottom of the trail the stream is flowing well. We were hopeful that the falls would be actively flowing.
August 24, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 8 – Yosemite National Park Read More »
Last night we arrived at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. This is the view from our room. Today we hiked the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail. The falls were much different than the last time we were here. Last time it was spring. The temperature was chilly and there was water everywhere. Today the temperature is near
August 23, 2022 : Trip 7, Day 7 – Yosemite Valley Read More »