Floating Through Yosemite
One of the most scenic raft float trips in the world is on the Merced River through Yosemite Valley in summer. On a hot day it feels just as good to fall in the water as to ride in the raft, and the views of the giant walls surrounding you are magnificent. The float trip is an easy Class I and is a fantastic way for a family to spend an afternoon. Unfortunately, the raft trips, bicycle rentals, ice skating rink, stables, swimming pools, along with several historic old stone bridges, are now being considered for elimination under the park's master plan. As one who remembers the old wooden lodge at the top of glacier point, the firefall, and feeding the bears in the evening by the rangers, I don't look forward to losing more historic and wonderful aspects of Yosemite Valley, even though I understand the reasoning behind the changes. If you have a chance to experience these things, do so before they're all gone.
Floating Through Yosemite
One of the most scenic raft float trips in the world is on the Merced River through Yosemite Valley in summer. On a hot day it feels just as good to fall in the water as to ride in the raft, and the views of the giant walls surrounding you are magnificent. The float trip is an easy Class I and is a fantastic way for a family to spend an afternoon. Unfortunately, the raft trips, bicycle rentals, ice skating rink, stables, swimming pools, along with several historic old stone bridges, are now being considered for elimination under the park's master plan. As one who remembers the old wooden lodge at the top of glacier point, the firefall, and feeding the bears in the evening by the rangers, I don't look forward to losing more historic and wonderful aspects of Yosemite Valley, even though I understand the reasoning behind the changes. If you have a chance to experience these things, do so before they're all gone.