Happy Earth Day!🌎 
Last week our family visited Yosemite National Park for the first time (well, second time for me) - and what an unforgettable experience it was! I’ve received a lot of questions about where to stay and what to see, so here’s a quick summary: 
We drove about 3.5 hours from San Jose. The entrance fee is $35 per vehicle (valid for 7 days), or $70 for an annual pass. Since Alex is in 4th grade, our entry was free - thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program that gives 4th graders a free National Parks pass for the whole school year! Day 1: 🏔️ Tunnel View + Wawona Tunnel 💧 Bridalveil Fall - be prepared to get soaked if you want to get close! Bring a change of clothes. 😍 A scenic 1hr+ hike to Mirror Lake - this time I finally saw water in it (last October it was completely dry - check the stories!). 🐻 And… we spotted a mama bear and her cub on our way out of the park! 🏡 We stayed overnight in a cozy little house in Mariposa - perfect for a family of four, about an h...