In our quest to see all of the national parks, Pinnacles was up next. Right after we set up camp, we were greeted by some very large coyotes across the road.

The campground is on the east side of the park as are many trails including one that goes through some caves. We didn't mean to go to the caves but made a wrong turn and went through using Denny's camera flash because we hadn't brought a flashlight. We were glad we did this on Friday since the park was crazy busy on the weekend.

Rock hopping through the water

We hiked the less popular trails on Saturday and Sunday to avoid the crowds.

People entering the caves on Saturday. Crazy!

The road less traveled.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Since there is no road connecting the east and west sides of the park, we moved on Monday so that we could see the rest.

But first, the top half of Big Sur! Since it was quite foggy, we decided to drive to the middle and see things on the way back, hoping that the fog would have lifted. It did, but only partially.

McWay Falls in the fog.

Next up Pfeiffer Beach, famous for purple sand and rocky caves along the shore.

It really is purple!

Bixby Creek Bridge in the fog

Pinnacles National Park, west side....

Our path

Denny!