The scenery around Yosemite leaves me breathless. Inspiring waterfalls and rock formations that leave you wondering how on Earth could they have been created so beautifully. There's obviously geological reasoning that occured over millions of years behind this but whatever you know what I mean.

Yosemite Falls

Visiting Yosemite Valley in the winter has its pros and cons. Pros: less people, more campsites, it's quieter, the snow, and the clouds look cool around the mountains. Cons: less access to roads such as mariposa grove or glacier point, less water on waterfalls, little water on the river, and the roads could be slippery or full of snow depending on the weather. Luckily, we didn't incur harsh weather. (Actually, one day was super cloudy and the next day was super sunny)

Hodgdon Meadows - behind the campsites

This is a simple 2 day itinerary for Yosemite that consists of no hiking and staying in the valley. Leaving plenty of time to enjoy picnics or relaxing by your campsite amongst the trees. Tip: Hodgdon Meadows is a first come-first serve campsite during fall-winter, I highly recommend it, there is always a lot of space!

Yosemite's Tunnel View (Hwy 40)

Bridal Veil Falls from parking lot

Bridal Veil Falls

Cathedral Rocks

Yosemite Falls (trail)

Lower Yosemite Falls

Merced River - you can see a glimpse of Yosemite Falls

Half Dome

Cascade Creek (Big Oak Flat Road)

Not included in these pictures were views of El Capitan, playing in the snow, or even walking on the swinging bridge. Whether you're coming here for a week or a day, fall, winter, or summer, Yosemite is a wonderful sight to see. Just look at me and Felix gazing at Yosemite Falls :)

There's something sweet about seeing places.. 

Yosemite National Park is beyond amazing. It's unreal and extraordinary beautiful. Here are a few, I mean PLENTY of pictures from my recent trip.

The following pictures will be all of Yosemite Falls... but from different views. 

Yosemite Falls from the Swinging Bridge 

Yosemite Falls  trailhead to Lower Yosemite Falls

Lower Yosemite Falls

You can actually hike up to the rocks next to the fall and the mist around it! Pictures just do not do it justice so I didn't post any... this time.  

The next set of pictures are at Sentinel/Cooks Meadows. This area is so surreal. As soon as i saw the open fields, I did the most rational thing I can think of.. spin around! 

And next are pictures of Half Dome from Cook's Meadow.

Woke up early in the morning just to see Bridal Veil Falls. She was worth it. 

Then went to Mist Trail to see Vernal Fall. 

Vernal Falls is the most magestic thing I have ever seen. As you're walking up mist trail, there's literally rainbows everywhere and as you're getting closer the mist is on your face and you can began to see the waterfall. 

Vernal Fall was my favorite. 

But... 

Rivers are nice too! The next pic is taken at the Merced River. (Which was right behind the Yosemite Chapel)

And at last, the stunning views from The Tunnel View. 

Yosemite National Park is beyond words. I felt like this was the perfect get away I needed. I get a sense of joy just remembering about this trip.

 I know there is SO MUCH MORE to see, so till next time Yosemite!