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Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite

This week, I wanted to share some more pictures from our winter trip to Yosemite National Park in California. Last week I shared pictures of Yosemite Falls and now you can enjoy our pictures of Bridalveil Falls. The day was a spectacular clear day, there was no fog like the previous day; although it was still cold, we at least had lots of sunshine.

Bridalveil Falls is almost as famous at Yosemite Falls. It is easily seen by walking a few hundred yards from the parking lot. There are some giant Douglas firs you can see in the pictures.

The falls is 617 feet and flows year round.

Notice the sprays of water as they cascade down the rock.

I wanted to show you that Bridalveil can be seen from the Yosemite Lodge at the Fall. We stayed at this lodge and arrived after dark so we were in for a big shock the second morning when we were out and could see Bridalveil (the first morning was so foggy we could hardly see anything). Can you imagine stepping out your door to this sight?

This shot is the closest one I could get of the falls and it was magnificent.

They say you can swim in the pool at the base of the falls but it was certainly too cold for swimming.

Thanks for stopping by to see Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park in California - Judy.

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Animals in the Wild @ Yosemite

While visiting Yosemite National Park in California, we had a chance to see some of the animals in the park. Look closely at the first image, look deep under the tree; it is very foggy. Can you see them?

Let me zoom in a little. There, now you can see them just a little better.

Do you think they smell me yet?

Oh, now I can see another deer to the left side of the tree.

Ok, let's move on and maybe the fog will lift and we might see more wildlife in Yosemite. Yes, we found another group of deer.

This is just awesome, even though I am cold just look at the young deer.

I think it's time for us to go. Thanks for stopping by to see the animals in the wild @ Yosemite - Judy.

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Yosemite Falls in Winter

I don't usually vacation in Winter, but a trip to Yosemite National Park proved to be just amazing. The views, the rock, the water, the snow, and the cold air were like nothing I had seen or felt.

Yosemite Falls is the highest measured water in North America and is located in the Sierra Nevada of California. It is also one of the world's tallest, and is made up of three separate falls: Upper Yosemite Fall (1430 feet), the Middle Cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320). In the picture below, you can see the upper fall and the lower fall.

We were able to hike to the lower fall. The path to the upper fall was closed for winter. My husband and I on the path leading to the lower fall. Do I look cold? I was freezing. I have four layers of clothing on under that red jacket.

The walk to the lower fall was fairy easy but very icy.

Even with the cold air and the icy path, seeing the water crashing down on the rocks was so rewarding. The rock is solid granite and looks very slick.

This shot is as close as we could get to the lower fall. That my husband, me, son-in-law, and grandson in the picture, our daughter is taking the picture.