Tim’s blatherings
Archive for the ‘Sierra Nevada’ Category.
The helpful ranger at the visitor centre suggested that driving to the end of the road down Kings Canyon would take 2 hours return, while the return trip to the end of Sequoia National Park would be 4 hours. Of course, if I wanted to stop at any of the dozen or so highlights then it would take much longer.
View from Glacier Point
As with previous trips to Yosemite, I always find it hard to leave. Have I bought enough tshirts and Ansel Adams books? Do I need another photo from Valley View or Tunnel View? I managed to tear myself away eventually, having taken the detour to Glacier Point first for the overall view of Tenaya Canyon, Half Dome, and Vernal and Nevada Falls.
May Lake and Mt Hoffman
I’m sitting here at May Lake, listening to the thunder nearby and hoping the rain stays away (not the least so it doesn’t get my iPhone (on which I’m typing this) wet). The road to the trailhead was closed, I started late, and hiking has been slowed by banks of snow to cross, so I’ve decided against attempting Mt Hoffman, which had been the plan.
The lake itself is just thawing, and while it’s overcast, it’s still a very pretty sight.
(Now that I have your attention…)
Scotty's Castle
Having seen my quota of sights in the southern part of Death Valley yesterday, today I headed north in the morning. The road north runs over a series of alluvial fans, and as a result, seems more like a rollercoaster than a road in places.
I love going on road trips, but the kind of trips I take are planned down to the day; I’ll leave the spontaneity to the younger folk. And considering the trouble I had getting accommodation in Yosemite, it’s just as well I planned several months ahead. Here’s the route (click through for the full details on Google Maps):
Las Vegas to San Francisco
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