I think this is cause for celebration, maybe it doesn’t look like a big step but when Michael Dell sold his first computer I bet it didn’t seem like a big deal at that time either. I just wanted to let everyone know that the selling of ads has begun, the buying system though not perfect is in place and fully functional. So thanks to everyone who is reading this and who has told somebody else about this venture, your time and efforts are producing results. I guess I hope it’s not an effort for you, I hope you enjoy reading about our stories and looking at our pictures, but I’m not really sure your motivation. But nonetheless I appreciate your support. The first few ads are always the hardest, but we have made the leap and we hope to get the snow ball rolling from here. Please check out the homepage and investigate our sponsors if you desire.

Thanks again,

- Carson

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to spend quality time with a great group of people in one of the most amazing natural wonders in the country known as Yosemite National Park. I don’t mean to sound cheesy it really was awesome. The pictures just give you a glimpse of what it was like, but to be at the foot of the largest exposed rock in the world or to see a 360 degree view of the park is something you have to experience. The biggest piece of exposed granite on the globe is known as El Capitan, it takes an average rock climber a few days to climb. A few days to climb a vertical wall? Yes, they do sleep hanging from a basket attached to the rock, pretty crazy isn’t it? El Capitan is just one of the many amazing granite structures, there is another peak known as Half Dome that I hope to one day hike to the top of in order to look down on the valley from a high. One of the coolest places I was fortunate enough to go to was Sentinel Dome at sunset, it was an unbelievable sight. From atop Sentinel Dome we had a complete 360 degree view of the park and the surrounding area. We also were able to go on a quick hike to Vernal falls which was incredible. It wasn’t a long hike, but it was a pretty steep (over 600 colossal steps), but once we made it to the top it was all worth it. We swam in the small lake that formed right above the falls. It probably was the coldest water I’ve ever swam in, but it felt so good after that hot and rough hike. The swimming was probably my favorite part, the experience was surreal because the setting was so picturesque. We also went to see the giant sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove. Remember the photos of the cars driving through the base of the tree? Yeah that’s in Yosemite too, and the trees were pretty incredible. The sequoias grow for thousands of years it so amazing to see them still growing today as they have been for so long. We also saw some fun wildlife from deer to mice to caterpillars, but no bears (fortunate maybe, but I really wanted to see one). I really can’t explain the park enough, it was great and it was so wonderful to be outdoors and enjoying what nature had to offer.

But, what made the experience so much better than just enjoying the park was being able to enjoy it in such great company. Unfortunately Luke wasn’t able to come on this trip but the other fine members of the camping team were: Ashley, Whitney, CT, Adeline, Lindsey, Justin, Paul, Bella, and myself. The group was lead by the two experienced campers CT and Paul, and most of the camping gear was provided by CT so many thanks to her for all of that. Most of the food that was brought was provided by Lindsey and Justin and the rest of the purchased food was provided by CT, Adeline, and Paul. Basically everything was taken care of for me which I feel really bad about but nonetheless made the experience carefree and too easy for me. Also all the transportation was taken care of for me, they were all far too accommodating, but I appreciate every bit of it. Hopefully one day I will have an opportunity to repay them all for everything they have done for me. Anyway the group was an amazing bunch and we had many laughs and good times together.

Please check out the photo album of Yosemite to get an idea of how great the park is and to see the adventure team in their element.

- Carson

P.S. More photos, even more photos, still more photos