Yosemite National Park

Aug. 3.  We went to Yosemite National Park today.  We got an early start and a good thing as by noon it was packed and the rangers were limiting the number of vehicles on some roads.  The park and the tall falls are beautiful.  Because of more snow this last winter, there is more water around.  It was cool in the park but we got back to the heat.

Coarsegold, CA

Aug. 1!  It was back on Interstate 5 for our trip to Coarsegold, CA and a harrowing trip it was.  The highway was packed and all were going fast.  At one point Don cut off a van, they were none too happy.  Then for pay back a truck cut us off, thankfully the other lane was open.  It was near 100 degrees when we finally arrived at the Escapees Park.  This park is supposed to be the crown jewel of Escapees Parks and it is very nice.  We have a nice site; have to pay for electricity separately so it is killing Don that we have to run the AC full blast.  We are near the entrance to Yosemite National Park.  Along the road were many bushes with white, pink, red and lavender flowers.   Some were beside the roads and sometimes between the north and south bound lanes.  We also were amazed at the new trees planted in perfect rows and columns so when you looked at them from the road there were perfect diagonal lines.

Mountains and Olives

We went to Lesson Volcano National Park today July 31.  It was nice and cool at 8000 feet but the sun was intense.  After we returned to Corning we went to the Olive Pit, sampled their varieties of olives and purchased nearly $70 worth – should last awhile!  Hot again today.

California

Into California today, July30.  This is a case of “be careful what you wish for” as I got the hot weather I wanted, it was near 100 today.  The first 2/3 of the trip was up and down hills and around curves – at least it was all interstate.  A long day.  We learned not to turn into “Visitor Information” places unless a rest stop is also there, they are just business trying to get you in their place.  Not good for a MH that has to turn around.  Was good to park and get the ACs going.

We went to the ocean today, July 27.  After what seemed like a long drive through hills and curves and trees we got to the Ocean.  We followed a car tour around an area and saw the rough shore line – would hate to be in a boat trying to make a landing in that area.  We found a sea side seafood café and had their special of the day, fresh tuna.  It was a good meal.  We went on down the road to Coos Bay and further north finally turning back to Sutherland.

Crater Lake National Park

Today, July 25 we went to Crater Lake National Park.  We had been there two times before but today there was a lot of snow around.  I doubt that the roads in some area had even been open for very long.  Last time there were forest fires!  Then we went to Klamath Falls, we saw the lake, the city, but no falls.  It was a nice trip anyway, took all day.