Yosemite

Yosemite Valley

Off we headed to check out what then fire damage looked like in Yosemite.  Last August the area that we had camped in while visiting Yosemite underwent a dramatic transformation.  Sweet Water Campground wasn't as burned as the surrounding area... not that mattered much.  There are miles and miles of burned forest... pretty depressing after driving through it for hours.  

More fire

It also appeared that there was active fire within the Park.  The air was heavy with smoke and it made it difficult to see the landmarks... El Capitan and Bridal Veil Falls were hidden by the smoke and haze.  

We were thankful that this was not our first visit to the Park... the scenery is spectacular when not hidden by smoke.

El Capitan 

We had our lunch by one of the lakes and watched a group of climbers striking off up the granite rock across from us.  After lunch and a quick dip of Cooper's toes in the lake we headed on out of the Park.  Route 120 was interesting... high rocky areas and a large lake.  

Climbers

Nothing much to say about our return back to camp... dry and hot until we reached started up toward Kit Carson Pass... then our 104 degree day became 71 degree's.  A much better ending than sleeping in the heat.

Exhausted dog