Tahoe, Days 2 and 3
After a day at Tahoe without much hiking, the next two days needed maximum mountain use. My dad and I went on a beautiful hike up to Dardanelles Lake. I scrambled down some rocks to the water so I could get my feet wet. With …
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Yosemite- Day 4
Last day in Yosemite! I made the decision to exit via the south so we could see the other side of the park and delay our departure by a few miles. But first, one last look before leaving the valley. When we reached Wawona and …
Yosemite- Day 3
For the last day camping and hiking in Yosemite, my dad and I had our biggest hike yet up to the top of upper Yosemite Falls. It’s a good 7.6 miles, nothing we can’t handle. And lucky timing, too, since in a couple weeks this seasonal waterfall will most likely be dried up till next year. Did you know this is the highest waterfall in North America? Here are some views on the way up.
I wasn’t a fan of the ravenous, immune to human, zombie-like squirrels, but I liked to see this little guy laying on his stomach. Or maybe he was on a stakeout for his next meal from an unsuspecting hiker?
This could be a repeat photo, but I seriously couldn’t get enough of this view.
Scared of heights? Me, too.
Yosemite hosts many youth programs throughout the summer to help kids (like here below) develop their connection with the environment.
For more info on protecting Yosemite, check out the Yosemite Conservancy page.
Yosemite- Day 2
Our first big day of hiking- we started with Vernal Falls, an easier 3 mile loop, though lots of climbing. I was surprised by how full the falls are for this time of year, especially with little snow in the sierras. Lots of people go …
Yosemite- Day 1
I just got back from camping in Yosemite. What an inspiring four days! I’m not a savvy camper, so this was the chance to put my skills to the test, and my dad was happy to buddy up on the adventure. We are big time …
Another Vintage Picnic at Daisy’s
Sometimes I wish I could buy a magazine company just so my friend, Daisy, could organize all the shoots, spreads, creative content and distribution of it. She just makes everything pretty.
To kickoff an especially great weekend, she hosted a gal party at the pond down the road from her house. I laughed and bonded in great company, with sunshine, music, food, and an invigorating swim across the pond to make me feel like an Olympian (with a floating noodle assist).
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| A preparty shot from Daisy |
It really doesn’t matter how pretty the place is, how classy the drinks or how artfully prepared the food is. Despite matching linens and handmade decor sewed fresh for the occasion, I know that at Daisy’s place, I will always feel welcome and special.
Meyer lemon finished campagne from Della Fattoria with local cheeses.
Fresh cherries, apricots and raspberries with St. Germain cocktails.
And that was only the beginning of the weekend …
Birthday Weekend Picnic Baskets
What a weekend! One of my bestie’s had a joint birthday/anniversary party, which turned into an impromptu weekend camping trip. Need inspiration for easy entertaining at your next big turnout? The culinary highlight was individual picnic baskets, to cut down on dishes. (She thinks of …
Yosemite Range of Light
Here’s an absolutely gorgeous video I found showcasing the splendor of Yosemite through time-lapse photography from Shawn Reeder. It’s hard to believe it’s real. [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/40802206 w=425&h=350] Thanks, Shawn and Climbing Magazine! I’m already planning my next trip. Here’s the link.
Supermoon 2012
A lovely view enjoyed on the night of the Supermoon from a ridge in Forestville. Even from the perspective of a low-end point-and-shoot camera, the wonder of the moon’s luminescence can not be denied.
Where did you go to see the lunar phenomenon? Did anyone get a view from a telescope?
Fantastic Forage
Oh, the things we found during my foraging workshop this weekend! If you read yesterday’s post, you’ll have learned a little bit more about the farm hosting the event. Now you get to learn what’s out there. Our teacher, and author of the blog and …