Yosemite

The drive from Tahoe to Yosemite is about 150 miles according to map quest. Most of it is on Scenic Byway highways and the ride was gorgeous. Took about 4 hours with the rig and we were on some mighty windy roads getting in here. The Yosemite Valley is tucked into the Sierra Nevada in a way that made it hard to find. The area is bone dry. The forest fire index is extreme. After setting up, we drove into the park. It is absolutely spectacular and amazing. The valley is formed by some of the highest and most severe granite outcroppings in the world. The views down the valley are dramatic. It's like entering a lost world.
We went to the visitors center to get info. Because of the valley's confinement, they have made a huge effort to reduce vehicle traffic and emissions which smog the place up. Free shuttle services are available and we may try them tomorrow. To discourage driving, they have limited parking and the parking available is a long way away from any services.