California Fires

Last week our family traveled to the Merced River near Yosemite just as the fires were burning near the park. We went through El Portal which had been evacuated the day before but was now reopening. It was fascinating to watch the helicopters fill their tanks in the Merced River. After watching the busy fire personnel for awhile we then went on to a picnic/swimming/fishing area where we enjoyed a day in the mountains.