We pulled our home into the Park Sierra Escapees Park in Coarsegold, California on Wednesday. This lovely private park is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains just 25 miles from the south gate of Yosemite. 
This park was built in the late 80's by Escapee Volunteers. As a result there was a lot of experience put into developing the layout. It is very accommodating to large rigs while providing a picturesque full hook up site complete with cable TV.
We began our tour of Yosemite at the Mariposa Sequioa Grove located just inside the south entrance of the park.
The California Tunnel Tree was cut through in 1895 to allow horse drawn stages to pass through. There used to be two tunnel trees in the Park. The other one, being weakened by the hole, fell over in 1969. As all Giant Sequoias are now protected, fortunately, desecration of these beautiful trees is no longer permitted.
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| Nevada and Vernal Falls as seen from the Glacier Point Overlook high above Yosemite Valley |
We took an afternoon hike up to Sentinel Dome. From this vantage point you have a 360 degree view if the skies are clear. We waited at the top for clouds to pass. Although not very clear it was a very moody, unique and interesting hike.  |
| We are thinking we may try this one again on a clear day. |
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