This set of pictures were taken in October, the weather was very nice and the park was not as crowd as spring or summer. Glacier Point is perhaps the most famous viewpoint in Yosemite. It is accessible by car during the late spring, summer and fall. It is the most spectacular vista anywhere. Most people agree that its views of the high country and breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley, including Half Dome and three waterfalls, are the most spectacular in the park.  

Mirror Lake(Seasonal Lake). The lake is a moderately easy, one-mile walk from the upper pine camp ground. In spring time, the thin layer of water that runs down the stream will create a mirror reflections of Tenaya Canyon and Half Dome.

The landscape of Yosemite is the result of millions of years of geologic activity. Visitors should take advantage of the free shuttle service that is offered by the park to get around the Yosemite Valley. They may ride their bicycles on the paved bikeways or hike.

I used this page to remind myself that my next visit to Yosemite should be spring time so that I can see the falls. As you can see the falls dry up at this time of the year, but the scenery is still wonderful.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/Resources/wildnotes/pub378.htm

http://www.nps.gov/archive/yose/now/bears.htm
We need to help keep bears wild and alive by storing our food in bearproof food lockers or canisters and disposing of garbage properly. We need to be 'cool' by NOT allowing them to eat our food, after all, their natural foods are grasses, berries, acorns and inserts.

A bear visited our camp ground at dusk and we were alerted by the park rangers and others.

Coyotes, like bears, are typically shy and avoid people. The most likely spot to see a coyote is trotting through a meadow. In our October trip, we spotted one crossing the bridge under broad day light.

Deer are most often seen in Yosemite, especially in meadows early in the morning and in the late afternoon or evening.

Directions: I used 140 to get to the park on this October 2006 trip.