6/17/14: Yosemite National Park, day 2

The next morning we decided to take the girls on a "real" hike. James and I were interested in hiking up to an elevation where we could see some of the beautiful vistas in the park, and we also wanted to see how the kids would do with more than a casual stroll on mostly flat trails. :)

We chose a moderate hike with an elevation gain of about 1,000 feet, to the top of Lembert Dome. We took a slow pace, talked to the girls about conserving energy, and took frequent breaks. We also packed snacks and a picnic lunch.

Here is Lembert Dome:

At the top:

We had a little friend hang out with us while we ate our picnic lunch on top of the dome. I love chipmunks; they are so cute. 

View of the forest on the way back down:

:) Connie