"The Augur" wrote in
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Just turned in a pile of points for a trip to CA via San Francisco
this summer (2 weeks, Last half of July). Nature destinations are
Yosemite, Sequoia, Death Valley.

Not sure if we'll spend much time in San Francisco.

Any and all ideas, pointers gratefully received.

Death Valley will definitely not be fun at the end of July. Average
high temperature in July is115F. 120F is common.

Yosemite and Sequoia are big, beautiful and unique. You can use wide
angle, telephoto and everything in between. Temperature should be
good. Warmer at low elevations and cooler at higher elevations. Air
is clear in the summer unless there are fires nearby. Yosemite can be
a little crowded, but a short hike will get you away from everybody.

Yosemite is about a 3.5 hour drive from SF.




Another destination worth the excursion is the Muir Woods just north of SF.
Try for very early morning. Normal to ultra-wide angle, or even fisheye,
will give you the most dramatic views. Enjoy the trip!

http://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/index.htm