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Yosemite Park

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I don’t keep a bucket list, but if I did a road trip across the US would be on the top half of that list. Above that, visiting a US National Park. What we did back in April was not a massive road trip, but it lead to one of the
emblematic parks in the world: Yosemite National Park.

We left SFO heading East towards Mariposa, crossing the bay, and slowly leaving the chaos behind. Made a couple stops along the way, but nothing that would push us further than the exhaustion and jetlag were already doing. Driving three and half hours after a twelve-hour flight is as taxing as it sounds. But also a ton of fun.

We did stop for dinner at a Black Bear Diner in Merced to give some comfort to our empty bellies. After that, the girls quickly fell asleep in the backseat of the grey Honda Civic. We carried on through the night, progressing from wide highways, to narrow state roads, and finally hitting dark and twisting rural paths that lead to our house.

The next day we were greeted by the surroundings we had missed.

A scenic view of a house surrounded by large trees and grassy landscape during twilight.
Close-up shot of a tree trunk looking up towards the branches, with a blurred background of foliage.
A wooden swing hanging from ropes, positioned over grassy ground.
Silhouette of a large tree with intricate branches against a darkening sky, with sunlight peeking through the branches.
A young girl in a heart-patterned sweater stands in a wooded area, softly illuminated by sunlight filtering through the trees.

We only had a couple of days to visit Yosemite, so we hopped on the car and drove into the park, stopping at June Bug Café for a quick breakfast. Along the drive, the landscape quickly changed, from vast green fields and gentle slopes to harsh and rocky cliffs.

Once inside the park, our jaws fell to the ground looking at how stunning everything was. We felt so minuscule staring at these geological giants and massive waterfalls.

It’s impossible to describe the beauty of this place, as it is capturing it in photos. The sheer scale, different sights and sounds is something that we won’t forget ever.

I’ll leave you with what I managed to capture through my lens.

A family exploring Yosemite National Park, with a towering granite cliff in the background and lush forest surroundings.
Silhouette of a mountain peak with sunlight shining from behind, creating a dramatic contrast against the sky.
A child standing in front of a large rock formation in Yosemite National Park, with trees surrounding the area and a clear blue sky overhead.
A scenic view of Yosemite National Park featuring towering cliffs and snow-capped mountains, with two people walking along a dirt path surrounded by sparse trees.
Majestic rocky mountains under a clear blue sky, with sparse vegetation on the peaks.
A stunning view of a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff in Yosemite National Park, with sunlight illuminating the scene.
A towering cliff formation under a clear blue sky, with a few birds flying near the summit.
A stunning view of a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff, surrounded by towering granite formations and a clear blue sky.
Exterior view of the Yosemite National Park Post Office, featuring a stone facade and white doors, surrounded by trees and mountains.
Close-up of a bison's head mounted on a wall, with a wooden ceiling above and a framed poster of a David Hockney exhibition in the background.
A breathtaking view of towering cliffs and lush green trees in Yosemite National Park, with a clear blue sky above.
A towering tree with a textured bark surrounded by other trees and rocky ground in a forested area.
A breathtaking waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs in Yosemite National Park, surrounded by lush trees and sunlight filtering through the mist.
A stunning view of a waterfall cascading down rocky cliffs surrounded by lush green trees, under a bright blue sky.
Black and white image of tree shadows cast on a textured surface.
A stunning waterfall cascading down a cliff, framed by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky in Yosemite National Park.
A rustic wooden building surrounded by tall trees and rocky cliffs in Yosemite National Park.
A view of a steep, rocky mountain peak against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A person standing in a grassy field with towering rocky cliffs and pine trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
Close-up view of a towering rock face with intricate details and shadows under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of Yosemite National Park featuring towering granite cliffs, lush green trees, and a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of Yosemite National Park featuring towering cliffs and mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds. In the foreground, there are green bushes, and a waterfall can be seen cascading down one of the cliffs.
A breathtaking view of Yosemite National Park featuring towering granite cliffs and a cascading waterfall surrounded by lush green forests under a clear blue sky.
A rustic general store with a red wooden exterior, featuring a sign that reads 'Fish Camp General Store' and an open neon sign. Various signs are displayed on the building, including ones for hiking and deli sandwiches. A black vehicle is parked nearby.

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