Yosemite, the overwhelming beauty of nature

Yosemite has always been something so high on my bucket list but never thought I would have the chance to go, so on a road trip around California, Nevada and Utah I had to seize the chance. We used the annual national park pass which is around $80 to try and do as many parks as possible - it’s such a good investment as individual trips to the national parks cost around $45 so just two trips justifies the price. As with all national parks we showed the card then made a stop at the welcome center to grab maps, stickers and fridge magnets then headed into the park. The drive into the main area was stunning, and we were overwhelm so many times we had to pull over to take in our surroundings. We were there during very heavy snow and it honestly felt like a winter wonderland, the snow cover was so beautiful and the lack of other people really made us feel like we were in a fairy tale. The drive around the park is incredible, the highlights being the high altitude views of the valleys and the main features of the loop. The views you get of the valleys are honestly overwhelming, on a clear day you are able to get such wide views that enable you to see multiple peaks, waterfalls and valleys in one view. Then the loop itself allows you to drive in and around these key features, looking up at them from ground level to get a better perspective. The sheer volume of water in this park is fascinating, we headed to bridalveil fall which is the biggest waterfall I have ever seen. We were stunned by the level of water falling over it without a break - the sound of the water hitting the rocks and the effect of the spray frozen around the falls glistening was really mesmerism. It’s a much easier drive than Sequoia national park so definitely a good day trip for families with small Children, there is also a lot of open space for walking and hiking so it is a lot less challenging mobility wise than some of the other national parks. #nature #roadtrip #california #historicallandmarks #yosemite #nationalpark #usa #america