Yosemite had been on my wish list for years. For someone who appreciates natural beauty and the amazing photos of Ansel Adams, I knew I had to get here someday.

It finally happened in 2005. My wife and I took a trip to California to drive the Pacific Coast Highway and to see some of these epic parks.

Yosemite Valley is absolutely gorgeous, and certainly lives up to its reputation. Almost everywhere I turned was a perfect composition for a photo. We were only able to spend a couple of days here, but I know I want to go back!