Royal Basin is about the coolest hike I've done. The basin above the lake is awesome!

With sequestration has anyone ran into backcountry rangers? I'm thinking this might be the year I can sneak my pup into ONP smile. I'd love to spend more time in the Park but it's not pup friendly frown
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