Bucket list, CHECKED!
This park had been in my bucket list for the longest time.
It was my friend's birthday and we decided to drive 5-hour up north to celebrate his birthday with a road trip. The drive was easier than I expected. The roads were steep but easy to drive and the views were worth a stop.
We arrived early so the main gate wasn't opened yet so we paid after we left the park. Down side of it though was we didn't get a map. It wasn't really a problem because there are signs that you could follow to get to your destinations. Most of the main attractions can be reached by cars but if you're a fan of hiking (which you should) then you must do so in order to get to some of the hidden spots at this park.
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| Tunnel View |
Our first stop was at the tunnel view. You could see from here the view of the falls from the bottom. It was just a great spot to take pictures because you're not really at the top yet, but nonetheless, it was a great stop to just take panoramas and enjoy the nice view. Off we go to our second destination which is the Yosemite Valley.
Yosemite valley offers you a lot of different things to do. You could hike to see the falls, there's a visitor center you could check out, souvenir shops, cafes, post office, and it's where you could park your car if you want to take the bus that will take you to different stops.
On our way to Glacier Park, we stopped at some river to take pictures. It was calming to hear the water running, birds chirping and the trees dancing.
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| Glacier Point |
Our last stop was at the Glacier Point. I must say this view is spectacular that will literally take your breath away. It was scary because I'm not really an athletic person and I can't do much rock climbing and I was afraid to slip. But nonetheless, you just need to be careful and make your stay worth it.
Overall, I enjoyed every part of this trip hence the little time that we had. One day is surely not enough for you to see everything that this park has to offer. I know I'll definitely come back here to see more hidden gems that we didn't get to see.






