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Jul 14, 2019 06:00:02   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
It's been over a year since I've been there and I couldn't believe the differance... unbelievable! The crowds were at record levels and it was so bad that I couldn't find a parking spot to most of the best sites! Worse yet was the distruction and repairs due to last year's floods, fire and drought!
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1 The Merced river was raging as usual for this time of the year
1 The Merced river was raging as usual for this ti...

2 This is the Arch Rock Park entrance from Mariposa
2 This is the Arch Rock Park entrance from Maripos...

3 Weddings are backed up for several years
3 Weddings are backed up for several years...

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Jul 14, 2019 06:29:57   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Snap Shot wrote:
It's been over a year since I've been there and I couldn't believe the differance... unbelievable! The crowds were at record levels and it was so bad that I couldn't find a parking spot to most of the best sites! Worse yet was the distruction and repairs due to last year's floods, fire and drought!
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Nice set Bill.

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Jul 14, 2019 06:56:45   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Snap Shot wrote:
It's been over a year since I've been there and I couldn't believe the differance... unbelievable! The crowds were at record levels and it was so bad that I couldn't find a parking spot to most of the best sites! Worse yet was the distruction and repairs due to last year's floods, fire and drought!
Comments Welcomed!


Bill, excellent set.

Greg

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Jul 14, 2019 07:12:49   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
CLF wrote:
Bill, excellent set.

Greg


Thank you Greg! A few more tomorrow! Always appreciated!

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Jul 14, 2019 07:18:35   #
fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York
 
Nice set...love the 2nd image...good job.

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Jul 14, 2019 07:25:24   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Very nice

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Jul 14, 2019 07:29:09   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Snap Shot wrote:
It's been over a year since I've been there and I couldn't believe the differance... unbelievable! The crowds were at record levels and it was so bad that I couldn't find a parking spot to most of the best sites! Worse yet was the distruction and repairs due to last year's floods, fire and drought!
Comments Welcomed!



The absolute "Best" sites are where the tourists are not at.
I have found this to be true wherever I travel.
Amazing things are spotted off the tourist beaten path.
I can go on line and see the tourist traps but not the other magnificent but un-visited locations.
It just takes a bit of creativity and it appears from your post you did this and came home with superior and unique photos no one else will likely have.

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Jul 14, 2019 07:39:35   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Good work, Bill--Nice!

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Jul 14, 2019 07:50:19   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
fourg1b2006 wrote:
Nice set...love the 2nd image...good job.


Thanks so much for the encuraging comment and your Vote Marty! Always appreciated!

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Jul 14, 2019 07:51:42   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Very nice


Thanks Jerry! A few more tommow too! Muich appreciated!

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Jul 14, 2019 07:57:29   #
geezer76 Loc: Prineville, Oregon
 
Snap Shot wrote:
It's been over a year since I've been there and I couldn't believe the differance... unbelievable! The crowds were at record levels and it was so bad that I couldn't find a parking spot to most of the best sites! Worse yet was the distruction and repairs due to last year's floods, fire and drought!
Comments Welcomed!


Totally agreee Snap Shot, we were there in May and had reservations to stay for 4 days and due to the same situation as you mentioned, we lasted only 2 days and left. A lot of the roads out of the valley to other locations were still closed due to snow, and that put all the people in the Valley which as you said the parking was terrible. We will try again maybe sometime in the Fall. Beautiful place!!!

Roger

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Jul 14, 2019 08:03:34   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
Architect1776 wrote:
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The absolute "Best" sites are where the tourists are not at.
I have found this to be true wherever I travel.
Amazing things are spotted off the tourist beaten path.
I can go on line and see the tourist traps but not the other magnificent but un-visited locations.
It just takes a bit of creativity and it appears from your post you did this and came home with superior and unique photos no one else will likely have.
img src="https://static.uglyhedgehog.com/images/s... (show quote)


Thanks so much for commenting Architect1776! I agree, but wanted to get my favorite shots to compare with those taken in prior years! What a difference!


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Jul 14, 2019 08:04:32   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
jaymatt wrote:
Good work, Bill--Nice!


Thanks John! Much appreciated!

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Jul 14, 2019 08:08:02   #
Snap Shot Loc: California
 
geezer76 wrote:
Totally agreee Snap Shot, we were there in May and had reservations to stay for 4 days and due to the same situation as you mentioned, we lasted only 2 days and left. A lot of the roads out of the valley to other locations were still closed due to snow, and that put all the people in the Valley which as you said the parking was terrible. We will try again maybe sometime in the Fall. Beautiful place!!!

Roger


Sorry to hear that Roger! I'm glad I live in Mariposa! After a late start, I was backhome by Noon!

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Jul 14, 2019 08:12:34   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Good set Bill. Yeah, the National Parks are crowded at this time of year.

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