Brief Summary
Karolina Protsenko and her family embark on a road trip to Yosemite National Park. Despite initial excitement, they face challenges including a missed turn, a difficult hike, and bear sightings. They enjoy the scenery, share snacks, and try to bond amidst the exhaustion. Karolina shares her backpack essentials, including snacks, a facial mist, and a book. Despite the tiring hike, they appreciate the beauty of Yosemite.
- Family road trip to Yosemite National Park.
- Challenging hike with beautiful views.
- Bear sightings and safety concerns.
- Importance of family bonding in nature.
Road Trip to Yosemite
Karolina Protsenko starts a vlog about her family's road trip to Yosemite National Park. She expresses her excitement about visiting one of the best national parks in the USA. The family is traveling together, and Karolina shares that they spent the previous night in a cabin and have another 40 minutes to drive to reach their destination. She mentions her anticipation, having seen pictures and heard stories about Yosemite's beauty.
Backpack Essentials and Bear Safety
Karolina shows the contents of her backpack, which includes snacks like hummus, carrots, celery, protein bars, seaweed, and fruit. She also has a water bottle and a facial mist to stay refreshed in the heat. Additionally, she brought a thin book to read during breaks, lip gloss, and headphones. She humorously discusses the possibility of attracting bears with her lipstick and shares a statistic about the number of bears hit by cars in Yosemite in 2024, emphasizing the importance of bear safety.
Arrival at Yosemite and a Missed Turn
The family arrives at Yosemite National Park, and Karolina expresses her awe at the beauty of the surroundings. She notes the various trails and hikes available. Due to her dad missing a turn, they are on a one-way road and can't easily go back, leading them to explore a different part of the park. Karolina admires the scenery and shares a light moment about the size of a pine cone they found.
Challenging Hike and Wildlife Encounters
Karolina expresses her exhaustion from the uphill hike, which is made more difficult by the heat and rocky terrain. She jokes about wanting to cool off in an ice pool. The family encounters a lizard and a squirrel along the way. Despite the challenges, they continue hiking and eventually reach a point where they are almost eye level with a waterfall, enjoying the view.
The Uphill Struggle
Karolina describes the hike as unexpectedly difficult and not kid-friendly, with constant uphill inclines and rocky paths. She commends her family for their strength and perseverance, despite their complaints about being tired. She mentions that they have been hiking for over an hour and still have two and a half hours to go to reach the top.
Bear Warning and Lunch Break
While hiking, they encounter two people who warn them about a black bear that had been following them while they were eating salmon sandwiches. This leads to a discussion about attracting bears with food. The family decides to take a lunch break, and Karolina's younger brother Nicholas is praised for completing the hike on his own. They find a spot to rest and eat their snacks, including hummus, celery, carrots, and nuts.
Rest and Relaxation
During their break, Nicholas enjoys a ride on a wooden stick, and Karolina reads a book titled "84 Charing Cross Road." She expresses her appreciation for the beautiful scenery and meadows in Yosemite. The family continues to enjoy their time together, despite their exhaustion.
Final Thoughts and Farewell
Karolina reflects on their tiring but beautiful day in Yosemite. She acknowledges that it felt more like work than a vacation due to the strenuous hike. Back in the hotel room, she thanks her viewers for watching and promises more videos from Yosemite. She explains that her speech is slightly affected by the retainers she is wearing.
