I’m blogging from the Glacier Point above the valley, a magnificent vantage point for Half Dome and the surrounding peaks. It was my first time doing the Four Mile Trail since childhood, and I had forgotten how enchanting its scenery.

From this trail you’re offered glorious views of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome, the three most famous landmarks in the park. It serves as a reminder to continue to explore, even in places you visit often.

I recognize now in my prime adulthood how much nature is necessary for my psychological health. We belong to the Earth; it’s not the other way around.