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A couple years ago, 
I traveled with my travel buddy (the fiance) to Yosemite National Park.
I had heard about this place before.
You know, heard how amazing and beautiful it was.
But, i’ll be completely honest, I was not prepared for Yosemite.
 
Yosemite is an absolute treasure.
And one of the most, if not the most, beautiful places I have ever been lucky enough to view with my two eyes.
It is a place where, even for just a moment, time stops.
It’s just you- surrounded by completely raw, natural, and spectacular beauty.
A place man played no part in shaping.
 
It is one of my favorite places in this world.
 
If you are ever planning a visit to California, 
this should be a the top of your list.
 
You will not be disappointed.
I promise.
 
To enjoy its full beauty, 
plan some hikes,
get up high, 
and see the park from different angles.
 
Just get lost.
 
 
A view of a mountain

 

A vintage photo of a man and woman posing for the camera

 

A view of a large mountain in the background

 

A tree with Nevada Fall in the background

 

A waterfall with a mountain in the background

 

A person standing in front of a mountain

 

A waterfall with trees on the side of a mountain

 

A man standing in front of a mountain, with Yosemite National Park

 

A large waterfall over some water

 

A person sitting on a rock

 

A large waterfall over a rocky cliff

 

A tree with a mountain in the background

 

A group of people in a forest

 

A tree with a mountain in the background

 

A canyon with a mountain in the background

 

A person standing in front of a mountain, with Yosemite National Park

 

A large waterfall in a forest

 

A man standing in front of a waterfall, with Yosemite National Park

 

A canyon with a mountain in the background

 

A person standing on a rocky hill
Have you been to Yosemite?

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23 Comments

  1. ginanorma says:

    I grew up going to Yosemite! I lived in the area until I was 8, it IS a treasure, and I want to get back someday, so glad you've gotten to go!!! Incredible, WOW GOD! Thanks for sharing with us!

  2. Jamie says:

    I only live about an hour or hour and a half from yosemite and I have only ever been there once and it was just a few years ago I went there for the first time, sad huh??

  3. The Adventurer says:

    Oh sheesh, friend. I think I'll just pack my bags and move there. You know…. now. That looks so. seriously. amazing!! Thanks for sharing:)

  4. Alex Butts says:

    Never been, but gotta say that I never even tossed around the idea despite hearing so much but YOUR PICTURES OH MY GOSH I WANT TO GO NOW! And I just dig all the neon going on as well.

  5. Ashley says:

    I've stood in most of those places before! It's the most breathtaking place ever! I used to live about an hour and a half away from there and it really was my favorite getaway! I miss it and can't wait to go back! And you're so right-to whoever wants to visit, you will NOT be disappointed!

  6. Sierra says:

    I have wanted to go SO BAD.
    I'll get there, one day.
    These pictures are beautiful.
    xo,
    Sierra
    Oh, Just Living the Dream

  7. Megan C. Stroup says:

    I was lucky enough to grow up only two hours away from Yosemite, so I was a frequent visitor, but its beauty still blows me away every time. Every time I visit my parents back in Cali, the second thing I do is plan a trip to Yosemite. (First, I get In-N-Out Burger on the way home from the airport haha.) I'm glad you appreciate it for its true beauty!

  8. debbiecutieface.com says:

    I went once when I was around 10 or so, and I fell in love. Especially with the souvenir shops because they had all these bear things (statues, stuffed animals, plates, whatever, you name it) haha – I don't think that's something I should be proud to admit :p

  9. Mrs. Pedersen says:

    Oh wow. Those images are breathtaking!!

  10. Caroline says:

    My favorite place other than France! My hubby and I are headed there in a week and I can't wait to take my camera and snap snap snap. Just read your about … I am a slug as well 🙂 and my mom lives in Sac so I am always in your neck of the woods. Love this blog of yours! Bisous.