Well, I've been back at work since Wednesday, so there's not much more to post except the last few galleries of pictures. I definitely wish I had stuck with my original plans of taking 3 months off, since 4-5 weeks just wasn't quite long enough. Of the places I visited, I definitely want to return to Yosemite, Zion, and the Moab/Canyonlands area. During my itinerary I was often just a stone's throw from other places like Yellowstone, the Tetons, and the Grand Canyon. So eventually I will have to go back.
The last week was a great time with Thomas and Alyssa as we viewed the giant trees of the Kings Canyon and Sequoia park areas, and tackled some challenging trails in Yosemite. But even though we spent 4 days there, we barely scratched the surface of what there is to see. The famous waterfalls are at very low flow or even dry, so a springtime visit is due at some point. Entire areas and much of the high country also remains to be seen, so I see a 1-2 week return in the next few years.
The last week was a great time with Thomas and Alyssa as we viewed the giant trees of the Kings Canyon and Sequoia park areas, and tackled some challenging trails in Yosemite. But even though we spent 4 days there, we barely scratched the surface of what there is to see. The famous waterfalls are at very low flow or even dry, so a springtime visit is due at some point. Entire areas and much of the high country also remains to be seen, so I see a 1-2 week return in the next few years.
Zion National Park and The Narrows
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National parks
Yosemite National park and Half Dome
