I did not grow up hiking or going to National Parks. I started at the age of 66. Yosemite was my first. I climbed to the top of Vernal Falls and back down by myself. The tour guide assured me I could not get lost and there would be a lot of people on the trail. He was right. It was the longest and hardest mile+ I had ever done. I felt a great sense of accomplishment when I reached the top. This picture is not at the top but I wanted a picture with the cascading fall.
Sincerely,
Yosemite National Park
With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
There are pictures of me sitting by Vernal Falls when I was eight. The funny thing is, I don't have a single memory of that hike. So, when my parents told me we were going to Yosemite National Park over the summer, I was excited to experience its magnificence again.…
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