Sequoias and Yosemite

On our weekend trip we took a detour on the way to Yosemite. We stopped to see The General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park. It is the largest (by volume) tree in the world.

There was beauty all around. Right up close and far away.





As so many times, right away we found a friend.



On our way up the steep incline we had this amazing view.







These are some of the amazing Sequoias. I love how the red wood contrasts with that brilliant white snow.



This is the trunk of The General Sherman tree. It is difficult to capture its majestic size and stature in a photograph. If you ever have the opportunity, in my opinion this is a must see. It can really put things in perspective.





The person standing in front (in the photo below) wearing dark clothing is my better half. Sure gives you an idea of the size of this tree.





On our way down the mountain we found another friend. I believe this is a mule deer. Which is supposedly native to this area.



On our way into Yosemite. This is what we saw, more than a magical winter wonderland. Just breathtaking and the images in all honesty, do not do its brilliance justice.





After we arrived at the Ahwahnee Hotel, it started to really snow.





The Ahwahnee is more than a hotel, it is a piece of history inside the park. The rooms and lobbies with enormous fireplaces add to the beauty.





The next morning we were able to enjoy even more of a winter wonderland that had been created for us.









This is the view of our trip on the way out of the park.
















I hope you have enjoyed this sampling of the amazing sights and experiences we had. Wish and hope you could join us next time.