Hike to Vernal Falls

We chose a slightly more moderate hike for day 2 and quickly realized the change in elevation and temperature. As if the vantage point from the top wasn't rewarding enough, the waterfalls gave off a cool, refreshing mist that we enjoyed in the shade. We soaked our toes in a creek at the bottom of the trail and headed on to Mirror Lake, where we found nothing but a dried up basin that was somehow still beautiful. We even visited the lodge to pick up supplies for a campfire and s'mores for the perfect ending to our dream camping trip.