As a young boy I remember my parents having a book that included the Johnstown Flood. It had a very dramatic-to-me illustration. I still see the image in my mind. If I find it, I'll post it. But I've thought about the Flood ever since. It wasn't until I was an adult that I actually started reading about it. Yeah, we both seem to have a bit of a macabre streak. :)
Here is an overhead map of the Johnstown Flood of 1889. You can see where the dam and man-made lake were up in the high hills above Johnstown. And the map shows the very long flood path. I think I might have posted somewhere on the site that the water took about 45 minutes to arrive in Johnstown, wiping out communities along the way. The map, to me, shows me the logical-yet-horrific reason the water took that long to reach Johnstown -- it's a huge area.
Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park in California's southern Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for its huge sequoia trees, notably the General Sherman Tree dominating the Giant Forest. The underground Crystal Cave features streams and striking rock formations. Moro Rock is a granite dome offering sweeping park views. Nearby is the Tunnel Tree, a toppled tree cut to accommodate the road.
IDK. So much has to be taken into consideration. I'd like to visit Yellowstone but I hear it is very crowded and that is a big minus to me. Never have been to the Grand Canyon, going down the canyon on a mule and seeing the old Native American living area woud be nice but again the weather needs to be ok. I probably would have to talk to someone who has seen them all for a good idea of what wold be a fun trip.
I would love to see Yellowstone. Yosemite is certainly my favorite National Park, but I've been there many, many times. The one that I've never seen that I'd like to see the most is Yellowstone. I'm fascinated by the idea of it and I'd like to see it in person.
Pearl 