by sewmom 09 May 2011

I also think back to the early settlers and people who dared to think they could climb up these falls so they actually built paths and stairs. Driving in on Old or New Priest Grade is also treacherous. They did this with horses? Wagons?

We hiked up the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls. We thought we had gone all the way because everyone was turning back at a certain point but we realized later that we could have gone farther. I think it was too wet and slippery for some people. Personally, I'm scared of heights. Going up wasn't a problem but coming down was scary. Not just the steep steps but my legs kept wobbling from of the long climb up we had just done. We took a lot of breaks. Fortunately DH held my hand and was very patient. This hike was about 2 hours round trip. Some of our friends hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls which is 6 -8 hours round trip!

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by shirlener88 09 May 2011

I am impressed - what a trip - thank you for taking your camera with you on the hike and also for all the pictures - I may never get there and this is truly a lovely place and so happy that you got to make the trip - thank goodness you have a patient husband.

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by sewmom 09 May 2011

I'm glad you appreciate them. You should have seen me, blinded by the mist, a little wobbly and taking pictures anyway. People probably thought I was crazy LOL. But it was definitely worth it.

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by gramsbear 09 May 2011

WOW!!! Amazing Pics! Glad you had a great time. Hugs, Judy

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by pennifold 09 May 2011

Wow! What fabulous pictures of a beautiful place. So glad you got to do the hike and came back in one piece! Love and blessings Chris

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by jacquipaul 09 May 2011

It sounds like a wonderful trip! So glad you are there to tell us about it, as I may not get there. Your DH sounds like a dear, too.

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by devon 09 May 2011

I wish I was with you!!! Glad that you had a great time. Love the photos.

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by sewmom 09 May 2011

1. View while driving in
2. Merced River
3 & 4 are Vernal Falls.
5. One of the views from the trail to the Mist Trail
6. Cascade Creek - view on the drive out

Next year, maybe a Mother's Day massage.

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by rosannacaria 09 May 2011

che meraviglia!!!!!! complimenti.

by jacquipaul 09 May 2011

The pictures are stunning!

by shirlener88 09 May 2011

sooooo spectacular.

by edithfarminer 09 May 2011

Just beautiful. love waterfalls. Wish I had been there too lol.

by smithandsmith 10 May 2011

Beautiful pictures! You where so brave to travel with camera and save all these memories for you and your family :)
I too am afraid of heights, so i totaly understand.
Hugs Lee

by sewmom 10 May 2011

Can you believe that last picture is called a creek. I always picture creeks a little tamer.

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