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Showing posts with label Church Bowl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Church Bowl. Show all posts

25 November 2012

Yosemite Day 8 - Church Bowl and Heading Home

15 September 2012

Our last day in the Valley started much the same as most others.  It was fairly cool, but the sun would change that in a few hours.  Breakfast went down fast and I was anxious to see what new adventure this route Bishop's Terrace would have in store for us.

Yosemite Day 7 - After 7 & Church Bowl (and mini bears)

14 September 2012

Mini bears.  That's what we called them when I first ventured out west and encountered ground squirrels.  They can be infinitely more of a problem than bears.  Bears will tear into your stuff in search of a piece of gum.  There are horror stories of them ripping off car doors and smashing windows simply because they saw or smelled a soda can or a candy wrapper.  This is why you don't leave any food in your car.  Everything edible goes in the large metal bear boxes that the park service provides at campsites and at several of the popular climbing areas.  Mini bears are another story...