I am sorry to say I didn’t give Mono Lake the attention it deserves. I had been driving Minnie & Max through Yosemite all day, and was tired. One day I will return!!

I have been to Yosemite four times, I think. It feels a little like my “home town” National Park. The first day, I was in the more iconic part of the park, around Yosemite Valley. The second day, Minnie, Max and I braved Tioga Road together. Don't miss it! That part...

Oh, boy. Two shimmeringly perfect days. I met my friend Cory here, and Day One - I got to roar around the park on the back of his Harley. It's very cool not to have much between you and all that gorgeous, powerful nature. I was so profoundly struck with respect for...