Yosemite National Park

This last weekend we took Savannah on her first camping trip! We had a hard time deciding where to go but when a highly coveted spot opened up in Yosemite Valley we reserved it immediately. Yosemite valley spots are hard to get and are often completely taken within minutes of opening on their website. This was my 5th trip to Yosemite and the first time I have ever stayed in the actual valley. It was a great trip and definitely hope we can do it again!!

Our camp!

We arrived on Sunday and left on Wednesday morning. The weather was perfect. It was in the high 80's during the day and probably around 60's at night. Neither too hot or too cold.

We brought our bikes and used them to get around the valley. I went from no riding in 10 years to nearly 16 miles in 2 days! It was a great way to get around and the paths were not crowded at all. Except for deer... they were literally everywhere. Savannah loved watching all the deer. One morning we even woke to a mom and baby grazing right outside our tent.

We saw this buck our first night. He was wandering around Curry Village.

These babies were very curious and nearly came right up to us.

Babies everywhere!

Big Buck just strolling thru the village.

Waiting for the deer to clear the path...

Daddy and Sav passing a young buck.

We spent our time this trip riding our bikes, going to the visitor centers, and playing in the Merced river. Two full days was not a lot of time but it was good to see how Savannah would react to the camping experience. She did really well and even made a camp friend with the 4 year old girl in the site next to us!

Swinging bridge over the Merced river.

Savannah's favorite place!

 More river time!

Enjoying some down time on the lawn at Ahwahnee Hotel.

Ready for another bike ride.

Roasting marshmallows over her first campfire!

Riding in the open air tram tour.

Trail near the Happy Isles nature center.

Savannah and Daddy riding together.