I'm taking my 7 year old daughter on her first back pack trip this weekend, just the two of us. Mom is staying home with my other daughter that some of you may know is sick. We're hiking out from Glacier Point Road toward Ostrander Lake. The trail follows Bridalveil Creek most of the way. I've fished it before and caught lots of browns, brookies and a few rainbows. Report and pics to follow.
Hell yeah, we drew for high sierra camp last summer. It was awesome. You're right about upper Merced, one gorgeous river. Didn't get it this year but my dad is doing a different four day loop with my uncle. I am headed to other places!