Mystery Location

See that in the distance?  Do you know where I might be? 

While scampering through Yosemite, I stopped at Olmsted Point—what a view of Half Dome and the endless granite wilderness! 🦊 It’s named after Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, who were big-time landscape thinkers and helped make sure places like this stayed wild and beautiful for everyone. I perched on a rock, tail flicking in the breeze, feeling thankful they protected this stunning spot just for curious critters like me!

The Olmsteds left their pawprints in Portland (as well as many other famous parks).  Frederick Law Olmsted’s sons helped plan a whole system of green spaces and trails in the early 1900s to keep nature close, even in a growing city.  Frederick Law Olmsted, often called the father of American landscape architecture, helped design Central Park in New York City, Boston’s Emerald Necklace, and the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. His sons and firm continued the legacy with work in places like; Seattle, Washington; Louisville, Kentucky; and the National Park system, including Yosemite and Acadia. 🦊

I scampered up the steep hike  of Lembert Dome.The views stretched across Tuolumne Meadows like a golden blanket

It was a tough hike (short and steep) but totally worth it. The granite (at least I think that's it) was easy to walk on.

This fox isn't stupid - as much as I wanted to get to the tip top doesn't seem like the worlds best idea - time to explore more of the park.

Tuolumne Meadows is a wide, peaceful stretch of high-country grassland where I, Little Fox, love to chase butterflies and sniff wildflowers beneath the big Sierra sky. 🦊 With the Tuolumne River flowing through and granite domes all around, it feels like nature's own quiet playground, far from the crowds.

Tucked beside the Tuolumne River, I found Parsons Lodge—a cozy stone building where people still gather to talk about protecting wild places like this. 🦊 

Just a paw’s length away, Soda Springs bubbles right out of the ground, fizzing with natural carbonated water (though it smells a little funny to my nose!). It’s a magical spot where history, nature, and curious foxes all come together.

It was a whirlwind trip to Tuolumne Meadows and it's one of my favorite places in Yosemite. t 8,600 feet, it’s a huge, grassy meadow surrounded by granite domes, winding rivers, and snowy peaks.

The Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail both pass right through Tuolumne Meadows, making it a busy crossroads for hikers and foxes alike.  Time to head back and visit with Sequoia as he has to stay behind (not much for a dog to do in Yosemite)