The falls themselves
11 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Lots and lots of water is the theme this year! One fun thing we discovered was that if you go out on the rock just past the "don't go any further sign" - the mist from the falls lowers the temperatureBaca lagi
Smart move to get sleep
11 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We drove down to Sherman Tree but put our heads together and decided it was late enough and we could come back in the morning. It was a good group decision. We slept at Dorst (which we barely saw) andBaca lagi
Breakfast at Sherman Tree
12 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We woke up early to try and time a road closure issue - but that ended up being no big deal. Still, the kids were great about packing up fast and waiting to eat breakfast until after we arrived at ourBaca lagi
Walk down to Sherman Tree
12 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
It's a downhill walk of about half a mile to the tree. So many beautiful trees! The big stone pattern is the footprint of the Sherman Tree. It is the biggest tree in the world!
Other trees and sights
12 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We really liked the twin trees! Because of the burn damage at the bottom you could touch wood at the center of the tree. What we realized is that we were touching wood at least 1000 years old!
Driving around the Sierras
12 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
First off - thank goodness for the wonderful ranger we met in the foothills visitor center as we descended out of Sequoia. I wanted to ask for advice about taking the Sherman Pass road over theBaca lagi
More vistas
12 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
The drive really was spectacular. I kept pulling over to take pictures. I also kept thanking my lucky stars we were driving around and not over these browned out behemoths.
Lone Pine to Mt. Whitney
12 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We pulled in to the moderately prosperous town of Lone Pine to gather supplies and stretch our legs. We then turned west and went through some remarkable rock formations on our way up the campgroundBaca lagi
Mt Whitney Hike
13 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We got up and went to the store at the base of the trail and saw lots of serious hikers! Turns out you need to enter a lottery to climb to the summit. We decided to do the 2.5 mile steep climb to LoneBaca lagi
Mt. Whitney #2
13 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
It was a tough climb! The kids were troopers but it was touch and go. We thought a storm might blow in but we took our chances and kept going. We had to take our shoes off at one stream crossing - boyBaca lagi
Lone Pine Lake
13 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Wow - the lake is gorgeous! It sits at 9,850 feet but given that we had to hike down to it, we're pretty sure we crossed 10,000 feet!
Lone Pine Lake #2
13 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Crossing over the snow bank was a bit scary! A slip or sudden avalanche meant we would be going for an unexpected swim!
Hike Down
13 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The hike down was great as well. I kept noticing the little micro-climates we would pass through. Lots of pretty flowers and trees.
Up to Mammoth
13 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We drove up to Mammoth Lakes after the hike. I wondered where the skiing was as we approached as the mountains looked steep! We camped at Old Shady Rest right in town. The site was great and it wasBaca lagi
Skiing in July!
14 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
We got up early (thanks to Franklin's insistence) and got our tickets and rentals fairly quickly. It was a Friday so it wasn't crowded at all.
Notice we are wearing jackets at first - they won'tBaca lagi
Gondola to the summit
14 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We decided to take the Gondola to the top - 10,048 ft! I asked the lift attendant what the easiest way down was. He rolled his eyes and said (for the millionth time) "There is no easy way down.Baca lagi
Scary lift!
14 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
So we got on this back up to the summit - but when reached for the safety bar - nothing! Maybe in the winter it's scary but at least you would fall into snow! This was terrifying- Samantha's arm wasBaca lagi
Full disclosure
14 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We did stop off at a local campground for a nice hot shower - our first since San Diego. At least I *think* I showered in San Diego.
In my defense - Daddy Camp usually features lots of swimming toBaca lagi
Relaxing afternoon
14 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We just relaxed after skiing. I reorganized the van a bit and it he kids read and played.
Another morning of skiing
15 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Up early again and on the slopes not long after the lifts got going. I didn't take many pictures - just enjoyed the skiing. I did text Kha a picture of my fancy outfit though!
Afternoon on Lake George
15 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We rented a motorboat for the afternoon and went around pretty Lake George. We started with a freeze dried lunch on the opposite bank.
Pengembara
Sam, have you ever thought of being an actor in a beer commercial? This shot makes me want to go out and buy a six pack of Guinness blonde. Or how about submitting this photo for "Best dad ever. "
Fishing on Lake George
15 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Having had no luck casting from shore, we headed out to deeper waters. The kids took turns driving and casting. Oh - and for the record - not even a nibble! But it was great!
Pengembara
This photo should be on the cover of American Girl, if there is still such a magazine. Samantha, your smile makes me smile.
Pengembara
And this photo should be on the cover of "Boys Outdoor Life." Franklin, you look like you are a fabulous navigator.
Off to Yosemite and another bear!
16 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
For the 3rd day in a row we got up at 6:30 am. The previous two were to ski. This one was to get to a campsite in time to get a site.
We came in from the east via the Tioga Pass and discovered thatBaca lagi
Down in the valley
16 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We headed down to the valley even though it was a Sunday. It was pretty busy but we found a good parking spot and walked over to Yosemite Village. We ended up taking the shuttle to Half Dome VillageBaca lagi
Swimming in the Merced
16 Julai 2017, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
After lunch we walked around and then wandered over to the river for a swim. The water was COLD and I was quite nervous about the strong current we watched one adult almost drown! She tried to swimBaca lagi