Articles by Omar
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite Park
Posted July 25, 2007 at 02:09 AM
Tuolumne Meadows is a mountain meadow in the Tuolumne River section of Yosemite. A bit remoter relative to the main Yosemite Valley, the meadow still draws its fair share of visitors with its spectacular mountain vista, nearby river and lake, and rock-climbing.
These photos capture a panoramic view of the surrounding domes as you [...]
Driving to Lake Tahoe
Posted July 19, 2007 at 03:30 AM
We drove from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe during August 2006. To make things more interesting, we tried taking photos along the way that would document major landmarks on what is actually a fairly boring drive. The game definitely made things more interesting, and actually made us realize that there was plenty to [...]
Stanford Fireworks
Posted July 04, 2007 at 02:41 AM
Stanford had a pre-Independence Day fireworks show on July 3 to the "sizzling" sounds of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. We skipped the concert, but camped out on the Oval with hundreds of other people after dark to witness the fireworks. The evening was slightly cool, but still muggy, in typical July fashion. As the fireworks got going, [...]
Hyatt Hotel, Lake Tahoe
Posted July 02, 2007 at 02:59 AM
These photos should provide a reasonable tour of the Hyatt Regency Hotel on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. The hotel and casino are a comfortable - if dated - spot right on the lake. The main benefit is the location - one of the few absolutely waterfront places to stay in Lake Tahoe, especially during the summer. Our days [...]
Summertime in Lake Tahoe
Posted July 02, 2007 at 01:53 AM
Summer time in Lake Tahoe. The north shore of Lake Tahoe on the beach at the Hyatt Hotel could almost be the French Riviera. You are able to set up camp for the day, order food at your lounger, and just while away the time reading, watching the kids play with sand, and going for occasional dips - chilly dips, but still, no body [...]
