Yosemite Part 3: swimming holes

We headed straight for Yosemite after lunch with the giant sequoias and stopped briefly at the Pioneer History Center. We were there just long enough for the kids and Lane to hop on a stagecoach horse ride around the historic buildings. 

This stagecoach driver has been working at Yosemite since he was 14 years old. 

We decided to find the swimming hole we had read about. After a short drive and then a half mile walk, we found ourselves in a beautiful spot, with perfect swimming and wading areas for the kids. They couldn't wait to get in the water, climb around on all the rocks, and Easton couldn't wait to throw rocks into the water. 

It turned out that it wasn't so bad leaving their "fake home" for the day. 

I love this picture of Lane and Easton. Easton needed a little help on that slippery creek floor. 

We all were amazed to be surrounded by such wonder and natural beauty, to have time together as a family in such a stunning place. 

After heading back to clean up and eat dinner in town, we took the kids out to frozen yogurt. There were no complaints.