Special Feature: Yosemite National Park
Hi all! Here’s another special travel feature courtesy of Alex and Odeth Mizuno, a couple based in California. Odeth is one of my close friends in college and even though we’re oceans away we still communicate via the Internet and I’m happy that she agreed to share one of her travels with us.
In this post, I’m featuring some of their photos taken at the Yosemite National Park located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yosemite is a nature-lover’s haven offering scenic views with its diverse natural attractions – granite cliffs, waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails and more.
Meet my friend Odeth, biking in Yosemite Valley with the Yosemite Falls in the background
Alex and Odeth at Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park
A sweet pose at Yosemite National Park
Snow in Wawona, Yosemite National Park
Odeth taking pictures at Yosemite National Park
Q. Any description about Yosemite?
Odeth: “Yosemite is very beautiful. It is one of the biggest national parks, not just in California but in the states.”
Alex: “In each season, Yosemite has a different face. Yosemite is for all four seasons.”
Q. Any travel tips before going on a trip to Yosemite?
Alex: “You should not underestimate weather in Yosemite because even in spring, there is a snowstorm. So you have to research weather condition before heading to Yosemite. Bring car chain in winter and early spring.”
Yosemite is home to diverse species of animals including black bears, deer, birds, squirrels, coyotes and many more. The largest trees in the world, the giant sequoias can also be found in Yosemite. When visiting national parks such as Yosemite, one should be responsible enough to care for the environment. According to Alex, “Wild life in Yosemite is well preserved. So respect wildlife, that means try not to interfere with it as much as possible. That includes being cautious about leaving food in your car.”
Thanks a lot for sharing, Alex and Odeth!
Alex is a photo enthusiast and you can visit his awesome photography site here: www.alexmizuno.com
You may also want to check out my special travel feature on Jordan tourist attractions (Petra, Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and more) by CB.
i love yosemite and there is always many things to explore. your friend’s photos are awesome, went to his site, and they are soooooo gooood!!!
Hi Betchai!!! I wish I could visit Yosemite too… 😉 yup, Alex is a talented photographer and so are you! :)… thanks for the visit, I will be dropping by your site soon… miss ko na mga pics mo.
Thank you happysteps for the great article on our trips to Yosemite! And thank you for linking to my online gallery! Odeth and I always enjoy reading your travel blog.
Hi Betchai! Thank you for your kind words on my work. I visited your blog. I’m very impressed by your photos taken in great many places! You’re a talented photographer! Your blog page made me want to have my own photo blog too. I gotta learn how to make it right now 🙂
Alex
Alex, thanks too for sharing your photos here. 🙂 Your awesome site is worth linking up. Regards to Odeth and I’m happy to know that you enjoy reading this blog.