Elizabeth's Secret Garden

Yosemite is a natural wonder that takes the ordinary and makes it extraordinary. Waterfalls, granite cliffs, and even the trees are taken to new heights.  In Yosemite resides the largest living thing on  earth! It is not an animal or beast, but a tree. The Giant Sequoia is among the tallest, widest, and has the longest life span of any organism! The Giant Sequoia that ranks in first place is named General Sherman with a height of 274.9 feet (83.8 m) and a circumference of 102.6 feet (31.3 m). Their astounding dimensions are enough to humble any human.   Mariposa Grove is an excellent foot trail to take if you desire to experience seeing the Giant Sequoias. There are 500 mature Giant Sequoias that grow in this area.   Hiking trails and roads provide more scenic views. There is no price tag that can be placed on the beauty that is unleashed within Yosemite. We cannot even begin to put a number value on it. Currently it is being protected. It was the firs...

  Lake Tahoe is a majestic natural wonder.  The lake has remarkable clarity and it can appear to vary in color. The variety in colors, such as cobalt blue in the center of Lake Tahoe, occurs as light penetrates the lake and the water molecules absorb various colors. The lakes pureness is an attractive feature and it has been declared as one of the purest lakes in the world. It is currently protected as an Outstanding National Resource Water and under the Federal Clean Water Act. This protection is deemed important when you consider that it has lost about 1/3 of its world-renowned clarity since 1968. Contributing factors have been development impacted watershed, vehicle exhaust, pollution from urban areas and phosphorus. The Tahoe Gal has daily cruises along with food, appetizers, or drinks. http://www.tahoegal.com/ The Tahoe Gal has made improvements to help keep the environment healthy. They have upgraded to low-emission, fuel-efficient engines. Lake Tahoe is positione...