Igloo

Hikers Discover Igloo in Lower Yosemite. The Daily Fitchett.

While hiking in Lower Yosemite, we happened upon this igloo that someone had built.  While we were goofing around in the igloo, another hiker who had witnessed its construction came up and told us a family of three - mom, dad, and son - had built it in less than two hours. This particular igloo was tall enough at the center that a short person like me can fully stand up, and it is relatively warm in there (i.e. 32 degrees Fahrenheit inside as opposed to 12 degrees - and dropping fast - outside).

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--The Daily Fitchett, November 23, 2010.

Oakhurst, California

Oakhurst, California, a small town near Yosemite. Travel photo on The Daily Fitchett

The grandeur of Yosemite and surrounding territory is absolutely awe inspiring.  Just look at the scale height of the trees versus the height of Tara and Mark, pictured here. All the trees in Yosemite National Park and nearby areas seem to be as big - or bigger - than the ones here.

--The Daily Fitchett

Half Dome Roadside Snapshot

Would you believe this photo is just a snapshot taken with our digital camera while stopped on the side of the road? Grateful thanks go to our friends Tara and Mike who invited us to come along with them on this breathtaking trip, and also to Corinne and Michael for letting us stay at their beautiful cabin. --The Daily Fitchett