Camping in California

Trip Start Jan 01, 2007
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Friday, August 10, 2007

After visiting with Jimmy and Lisa we drove to Aunt Pam and Uncle Deans in Rosemond. We had a great time with them touring around town and then to the Airbase. From there we drove to Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes. We spent the next two weeks camping and hiking and enjoying ourselves in the great California air.

The entire camping trip was amazing and we even saw a wild bear. We were hiking in Sequoia National Park about 2 miles in when we come around a bend and there is a bear about 100 yards to our left. Now they say when you see a black bear you should make yourself big and make noise and never back away or run. Well the first thing I did when I saw the bear looking at me was freeze and then start to back up. To my surprise the bear turned and ran very very fast into the woods. I was scared to death at first because I was not sure if it was running at me or not Devils Postpile National Park
Devils Postpile National Park
. After I realized the bear was running away I was shocked at how fast it moved. Throughout my travels I have learned that wild animals move much faster than we expect. From the sighting on Kay sang in a loud voice and made lots of noise. We never saw the bear again.

The scenery in these California National Parks was some of the most beautiful I have ever seen and cannot wait to get back hear for some more camping. Actually, The sunset on Half Dome is the most beautiful I have ever seen. Do not miss the opportunity to see it change colors as the sun sets. Truly gorgeous.

The other thing about California is In and Out Burger. By far my favorite burger place. Have one and you will know what I am talking about. Please sign my guest book petition to get In and Out Burger on the East Coast.

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Cheers
Frank

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Devils Postpile NP - Kay at the postpile Devils Postpile NP - Kay at the postpile Devils Postpile NP - Shapes Devils Postpile NP - Shapes In & Out - Best burgers in the world In & Out - Best burgers in the world Kings Canyon NP - Beautiful View Kings Canyon NP - Beautiful View
Kings Canyon NP - Canyon road Kings Canyon NP - Canyon road Kings Canyon NP - Frank and a Great View Kings Canyon NP - Frank and a Great View Kings Canyon NP - Kay and a tree Kings Canyon NP - Kay and a tree Kings Canyon NP - Kay inside a tree on its side Kings Canyon NP - Kay inside a tree on its side
Kings Canyon NP - Kay sitting in a great spot Kings Canyon NP - Kay sitting in a great spot Kings Canyon NP - Kay with her bear whistle Kings Canyon NP - Kay with her bear whistle Kings Canyon NP - old gas station Kings Canyon NP - old gas station Kings Canyon NP - Our campsite Kings Canyon NP - Our campsite
Kings Canyon NP - River swim Kings Canyon NP - River swim Kings Canyon NP - timed shot Kings Canyon NP - timed shot Mammoth - Beautiful Creek Mammoth - Beautiful Creek Mammoth - Falls next to our campsite Mammoth - Falls next to our campsite
Mammoth - Fire damage in the valley Mammoth - Fire damage in the valley Mammoth - Here I am Mammoth - Here I am Mammoth NP - Rainbow Falls Mammoth NP - Rainbow Falls Rosamond - Joshua Trees Rosamond - Joshua Trees
Rosamond - Kay with Pam and Dean Rosamond - Kay with Pam and Dean Rosamond - Lost Highway Rosamond - Lost Highway Rosamond - Lost in Cali Rosamond - Lost in Cali Rosamond - Wind Farms Rosamond - Wind Farms
Rosemond - Boron Mine Rosemond - Boron Mine Sequoia NP - Frank and a giant tree Sequoia NP - Frank and a giant tree Sequoia NP - Frank Between trees Sequoia NP - Frank Between trees Sequoia NP - General Sherman Tree Sequoia NP - General Sherman Tree
Sequoia NP - Giant Sequoias Sequoia NP - Giant Sequoias Sequoia NP - Kay and the big tree Sequoia NP - Kay and the big tree Sequoia NP - Kay inside a tree Sequoia NP - Kay inside a tree Sequoia NP - Massive Trees Sequoia NP - Massive Trees
Sequoia NP - National Monument Sign Sequoia NP - National Monument Sign Sequoia NP - Really big trees Sequoia NP - Really big trees Yosemite - Kay at the lake Yosemite - Kay at the lake Yosemite NP Yosemite NP
Yosemite NP - Amazing valley views Yosemite NP - Amazing valley views Yosemite NP - Beautiful Lake Yosemite NP - Beautiful Lake Yosemite NP - Cool Clouds Yosemite NP - Cool Clouds Yosemite NP - El Capitan Yosemite NP - El Capitan
Yosemite NP - El Capitan 2 Yosemite NP - El Capitan 2 Yosemite NP - Gorgeous view Yosemite NP - Gorgeous view Yosemite NP - Half Dome Yosemite NP - Half Dome Yosemite NP - Half Dome at Sunset Yosemite NP - Half Dome at Sunset
Yosemite NP - Half Dome at Sunset 2 Yosemite NP - Half Dome at Sunset 2 Yosemite NP - Half Dome Sunset 3 Yosemite NP - Half Dome Sunset 3 Yosemite NP - Half Dome Valley Yosemite NP - Half Dome Valley Yosemite NP - Half Dome View spot Yosemite NP - Half Dome View spot
Yosemite NP - Kay at Glacier Point Yosemite NP - Kay at Glacier Point Yosemite NP - Kay with a view of the valley Yosemite NP - Kay with a view of the valley Yosemite NP - Kay with Half Dome Yosemite NP - Kay with Half Dome Yosemite NP - Ranger giving a talk Yosemite NP - Ranger giving a talk
Yosemite NP - Really beautiful Yosemite NP - Really beautiful Yosemite NP - Trees Yosemite NP - Trees Yosemite NP - Valley Yosemite NP - Valley Yosemite NP - Water Falls Yosemite NP - Water Falls
Yosemite NP- Don't jump Yosemite NP- Don't jump
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