The Yosemite, Alaska, and the Yellowstone . nd succeeded in obtaining accommodation, it ismost amusing to see the outbreaks of others, knowing in advance they willonly fare worse for indulging in their natural inclination. We left Wawonah at about seven the next day for a 26-mile ride to The Valley of the Yosemite. 113 Stoneman House, and were due there at 2 It was delightful to whirlaway in the fresh cool air and sparkling light of the early morning, throughthe pines where the monster cones lay beside the road, where the brilliantemerald moss clothed every dead limb, and the mistletoe hu
The Yosemite, Alaska, and the Yellowstone . nd succeeded in obtaining accommodation, it ismost amusing to see the outbreaks of others, knowing in advance they willonly fare worse for indulging in their natural inclination. We left Wawonah at about seven the next day for a 26-mile ride to The Valley of the Yosemite. 113 Stoneman House, and were due there at 2 It was delightful to whirlaway in the fresh cool air and sparkling light of the early morning, throughthe pines where the monster cones lay beside the road, where the brilliantemerald moss clothed every dead limb, and the mistletoe hung in garlandsfrom the oaks. And still we climbed until we were beside the snowbanks,and all left the coaches to plunge our hands in it, and gather the gorgeousred snow flowers. Many of us walked long distances in the bracing air,stopping to drink at the icy springs and the shallow brooks through whichthe horses splashed. At noon we reached the cliff above the Yosemite,and as we gazed down the wonderful valley, a silence fell on all of Fig. 77. The Yosemite from Artist Point. Such a view as this may not be described, and the reader is referred toFig. 77, which will convey a faint idea of it. As we descended we heard the noise of the many cataracts, whoseechoes fill the valley with a never ceasing sound ; on every side they clashedand sparkled over the cliffs, combing down in a dozen shining lines, orleaping abruptly in a foaming stream. On one side the little Ribbon Fallpoured through its dark gorge in wavering foam, making one leap of Q 114 The Yosemite, Alaska, and the Yellowstone. 2000 ft., and another of about ]000 ft. more; on the other, the BridalVeil (see Fig. 78) darted like a thousand snowy arrows, falling 8G0 ft. atone leap, while its cold breath blew on us as we passed, and just above itswept the thin silver of the Widows Tears (so called because it runsdry every six months). Behind the pale front of El Capitan, which risesto a height of 7012 ft., and is shown i
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