Days #577-583 of Our Epic Trip

6-1-2025
H: 83ºF L: 65ºF
Thousand Trails Lake Yosemite, Groveland, California

Happy Pride Month! We are happy to support our friends and family who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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6-2-2025
H: 79°F L: 62°F
Thousand Trails Lake Yosemite, Groveland, California

We went to Glacier Point today and it was amazing! A massive storm rolled in over the mountains while we watched. There were at least four massive waterfalls within view at Glacier Point. The beauty of this place is way beyond our expectations.

As we were leaving Yosemite Valley, we saw some rock climbers and a sleeping bag hanging off the sheer rock wall. I very much lack the guts it would take to do something like this.

We also saw some pretty flowers during our drive. Our favorite was the red Snow Plant, a parasitic plant which feeds off mycorrhizal fungi that attach to tree roots. It was unlike anything we have seen before and we only spotted a few of them today.

While we were at Glacier Point, a woman asked if she could take a picture with Daniel because he was wearing his “Free Palestine” shirt. She said she was Palestinian and thanked him for his support. I wish I had taken a picture of them too. Alas, here is a picture of Daniel and I in our t-shirts in support of the Palestinian people.

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6-3-2025
H: 79ºF L: 59ºF
Thousand Trails Lake Yosemite, Groveland, California

We went to another part of Yosemite National Park today: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. Two more big waterfalls poured into the reservoir and we could see two more off in the distance. I can’t believe how many waterfalls Yosemite has.

After the San Francisco earthquake and fire in 1906, city officials recognized the importance of a more reliable water source. The Raker Act was passed in 1913 giving San Francisco the ability to establish the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Project which required access to public lands including Yosemite National Park. The O’Shaughnessy Dam was built in 1923. The entire system took 20 years to build and it transports water 167 miles from the reservoir by gravity alone supplying 85% of San Francisco’s water.

We walked along the top of the dam and found a tunnel at the other end. It led to trails that go to the waterfalls or up the mountain. We wanted to see the waterfalls but accidentally took the wrong trail and ended up switchbacking up the mountain. We had great views and found a lot of little streams and mini waterfalls. Plus, it was great exercise!

We also learned that Yosemite National Park has over 1000 different flowers! Here’s what we found today:

Our drive to and from the reservoir was spectacular. We loved the meadow full of flowers and the old barn which looked to have been there for 100+ years.

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6-4-2025
H: 77ºF L: 57ºF
Thousand Trails Lake Yosemite, Groveland, California

Daniel did two consult calls with Vibrant Vegan clients. He meets people where they are at on the path to better health. He offers tips on eating whole food, plant-based and lots of encouragement. Daniel is happy to talk to anyone wanting to make healthy changes to their diets and lifestyles.

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6-5-2025
H: 77ºF L: 59ºF
Thousand Trails Lake Yosemite, Groveland, California

We drove the Tioga Pass to see what we missed when the road was closed. It was colder and a little rainy but the views were still spectacular.

The CA-120 (Tioga Pass) went over one area that looked like a huge land/rock slide. It made me a little nervous driving on that stretch of the road.

We stopped and walked up to an administrative camping area where they do research. The gate was closed and no one was there so the boys had a blast running off-leash.

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6-6-2025
H: 72°F L: 43°F
Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe, California

We moved to South Lake Tahoe today. We drove through probably the most beautiful National Forest I have ever seen. Stanislaus National Forest viewed from Ebbetts-Pass Scenic Byway (CA-4) is stunning. I couldn’t get any pictures because I was driving. We drove by a little, misty pond with small cottages perched on rocks. It was so picturesque it looked unreal.

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6-7-2025
H: 76ºF L: 46ºF
Tahoe Valley Campground, South Lake Tahoe, California

We relaxed at the campground most of the day but took the boys for an evening walk on a trail which goes to a river. It was really pretty but the river wasn’t accessible.

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Stats

Expenses:

• Tesla Cybertruck fuel: $23.59
• Tesla Model X fuel: $0
• Campsite: $0
• Camping memberships: $38.26
• Food: $382.67

Tesla Cybertruck miles driven: 180.3 (127.3 kWh)

Tesla Model X miles driven: 291.5 (72.1 kWh)

Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 1

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