I came across an article on sfgate.com on the Ahwanee Hotel in Yosemite and I couldn't help but recall the wonderful visit I had when I stayed there in the winter of 2008. It's a beautiful lodge smack dab in the middle of one of God's greatest creations of nature.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/06/DD2U19VNKK.DTL
We all have the dedicated naturalist John Muir to thank for helping to preserve and protect this natural treasure in California and we in the Bay Area should be especially thankful that it's only a few hours to drive there to escape the madness of our daily world. John knew what he was talking about so long ago when he made this statement. Even back in the late 19th Century when things were much slower than they are today, he knew that everyone needed a natural sanctuary.
Yosemite is a true gift that can be opened over and over with each visit. I'm a member of the Yosemite Association which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Yosemite. Helping to preserve such wonderful places on earth will be a legacy worth passing on to generations to come.
Yosemite is indeed a beautiful place. I try to make it up there at least once a year. There's an interesting series of programs currently airing on our PBS stations.
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I agree. Places like Yosemite is definitely needed as a get-away from the hectic city life. The moment you step into nature, everything just seems simpler and calm. This makes me really want to visit Yosemite again and just breathe in the fresh air.
ReplyDeleteYour words remind me how I have yet to take the time to visit Yosemite. Regardless, I've enjoyed the stories of friends who have gone (like you) and the countless images, personal and professional, that touch upon the natural beauty of the park.
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