Did you know you can own real estate in Yosemite National Park? You can in Wawona and a small subdivision called Yosemite West. Yosemite West is technically out of the park boundaries but you have to drive into the park to get to it. My husband and I recently took a drive to Yosemite West to look at a parcel that someone is thinking about selling. Although this mini-adventure into Yosemite was technically work related, it felt more like an afternoon off. The springtime weather was warm enough to have the windows down to enjoy the intoxicating scent of bear clover and pine trees. The Dogwood trees were in full bloom and the influx of tourists has not yet begun. Memorial weekend is when that happens. If you ask me, this was a picture perfect day at the office!