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Photos below from Yosemite National Park, in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA include: El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Peak and Lake, waterfalls, reflections, ice patterns, backpackers, Virginia Peak, bird nest, Yosemite Museum, and a reconstructed Indian Village of the Ahwahnee. In 1984, Yosemite National Park was honored as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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  • The granite monolith of El Capitan reflects in Merced River at Valley View. El Capitan rises 3000 feet (900 m) above Yosemite Valley floor to 7569 feet elevation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Rock climbers flock from around the world test themselves on the huge granitic face. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, El Capitan and the entire Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-606-609pan_Yosemite-Valley.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-229-231pan_Half-Dome.jpg
  • Cathedral Peak reflects in Cathedral Lake, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Cathedral Peak is the highest summit of the Cathedral Range, an offshoot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain in south-central Yosemite National Park in Tuolumne County. The sharp cathedral-shaped top of the peak was left uneroded as Pleistocene glaciers scraped its flanks smooth. The west peak (left side) of Cathedral Peak is called Eichorn Pinnacle, after Jules Eichorn, who first ascended a route (difficulty = YDS 5.4 ) in 1931. Published in "Light Travel: Photography on the Go" book by Tom Dempsey 2009, 2010.
    96CAL-06-05_Cathedral-Peak-Lake-Yose...jpg
  • The Merced River plunges 317 feet (97 meters) in the waterfall of Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep, paved Mist Trail 2.4 miles round trip with 1000 feet gain to Vernal Fall. Don’t miss Emerald Pool and Nevada Fall further upstream. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-437-440pan_Vernal-Fall.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) reflects in Mirror Lake, Tenaya Creek, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CALC-101_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • Frost patterns freeze on grass and a leaf in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA.
    1111CA2-043.jpg
  • Trees reflect over stones in Merced River, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-274_Merced-River_Yosemite.jpg
  • Icicles patterns freeze in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA.
    1111CAL-547_ice-Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of El Capitan rises 3000 feet (900 m) above Yosemite Valley floor to 7569 feet elevation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Rock climbers flock from around the world test themselves on the huge granitic face. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, El Capitan and the entire Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-031-32pan_El-Capitan_El-Capi...jpg
  • The granite monolith of El Capitan rises 3000 feet (900 m) above Yosemite Valley floor to 7569 feet elevation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. See Bridalveil Falls from Tunnel View, just east of Wawona Tunnel on State Route 41. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, El Capitan and the entire Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-117_El-Capitan_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) reflects in Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-355-362pan_Half-Dome.jpg
  • Yosemite Falls plunge 2425 feet (739 m) in several tiers, making it the highest waterfall in North America and seventh highest in the world. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-167_Yosemite-Falls.jpg
  • Merced River flows through boulders and stones in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-264_Merced-River_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite dome of Liberty Cap rises 1700 feet (520 m) from the base of Nevada Fall to 7076 feet (2157 m) elevation along on the John Muir Trail in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. To the left is the south side of Half Dome. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-555-557pan_Liberty-Cap_Nevad...jpg
  • Tree roots embrace rocks in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-261_Merced-River_Yosemite.jpg
  • An empty bird nest (probably robin) droops at the end of nesting season at Happy Isles in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA.
    1111CA2-012_empty-nest-syndrome.jpg
  • From Sentinel Dome, see twisted alpine trees, North Dome and Basket Dome in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-124.jpg
  • The granite dome of Liberty Cap rises to 7076 feet (2157 m) elevation and reflects in Emerald Pool above Vernal Fall on the John Muir Trail in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. To the left is Mount Broderick. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-468-72pan_Liberty-Cap_Emeral...jpg
  • Yosemite Falls plunge 2425 feet (739 m) in several tiers, making it the highest waterfall in North America and seventh highest in the world. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-202_Yosemite-Falls.jpg
  • The waterfall of Nevada Fall plunges 594 feet (181 meters) on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep Mist Trail 2.7 miles with 2000 feet gain to the top of Vernal Fall, via Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool. Return in 3 miles via the John Muir Trail and Clark Point, a favorite loop hike. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-479_Nevada-Fall_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of El Capitan reflects in Merced River at Valley View. El Capitan rises 3000 feet (900 m) above Yosemite Valley floor to 7569 feet elevation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Rock climbers flock from around the world test themselves on the huge granitic face. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, El Capitan and the entire Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-109-114pan_Yosemite-Valley.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-377_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-005_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-232-234pan_Half-Dome.jpg
  • Snow falls on the Merced River flowing through boulders and stones at Happy Isles in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CA2-015_Merced-River.jpg
  • Thousands of years before the Spanish occupied California, Native Americans lived in villages all over the Yosemite Valley. The Yosemite Museum's exhibits shed light on the history (the last 150 years) of the Miwok and Paiute people, local native groups. In the reconstructed Indian Village of the Ahwahnee, just behind the museum, see examples of traditional native dwellings.
    1111CAL-205.jpg
  • Yosemite Falls plunge 2425 feet (739 m) in several tiers, making it the highest waterfall in North America and seventh highest in the world. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity.
    1111CAL-155_Yosemite-Falls.jpg
  • Mists of Lower Yosemite Falls refract a rainbow. Yosemite Falls plunge 2425 feet (739 m) in several tiers, making it the highest waterfall in North America and seventh highest in the world. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-163_Yosemite-Falls.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-176_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • Ancient twisted wood dries on Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park, California, USA.
    1111CAL-133.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-256_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-302_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-178_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-303_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-320_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-397_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The Merced River plunges 317 feet (97 meters) in the waterfall of Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep, paved Mist Trail 2.4 miles round trip with 1000 feet gain to Vernal Fall. Don’t miss Emerald Pool and Nevada Fall further upstream. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-453_Vernal-Fall_Yosemite.jpg
  • The Merced River plunges 317 feet (97 meters) in the waterfall of Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep, paved Mist Trail 2.4 miles round trip with 1000 feet gain to Vernal Fall. Don’t miss Emerald Pool and Nevada Fall further upstream. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-450_Vernal-Fall_Yosemite.jpg
  • The Merced River plunges 317 feet (97 meters) in the waterfall of Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep, paved Mist Trail 2.4 miles round trip with 1000 feet gain to Vernal Fall. Don’t miss Emerald Pool and Nevada Fall further upstream. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-443_Vernal-Fall_Yosemite.jpg
  • The waterfall of Nevada Fall plunges 594 feet (181 meters) on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep Mist Trail 2.7 miles with 2000 feet gain to the top of Vernal Fall, via Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool. Return in 3 miles via the John Muir Trail and Clark Point, a favorite loop hike. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-500_Nevada-Fall_Yosemite.jpg
  • The waterfall of Nevada Fall plunges 594 feet (181 meters) on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Starting at Happy Isles trail head in Yosemite Valley, hike the steep Mist Trail 2.7 miles with 2000 feet gain to the top of Vernal Fall, via Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool. Return in 3 miles via the John Muir Trail and Clark Point, a favorite loop hike. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-486_Nevada-Fall_Yosemite.jpg
  • Snow caps boulders along the Merced River above Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite National Park.
    1111CAL-517_Merced-River_Yosemite.jpg
  • Ice patterns freeze in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA.
    1111CAL-553_ice-Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite dome of Liberty Cap rises 1700 feet (520 m) from the base of Nevada Fall to 7076 feet (2157 m) elevation along on the John Muir Trail in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. To the left is the south side of Half Dome. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-540-541pan_Liberty-Cap_Nevad...jpg
  • Frost patterns freeze on leaves and grass in Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA.
    1111CAL-647_ice-Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) is a famous symbol of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite.
    1111CAL-394_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) rises above Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-345_Half-Dome_Yosemite.jpg
  • The granite monolith of Half Dome (8836 feet or 2693 meters elevation) reflects in Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. The peak rises 4737 ft (1444 m) above the valley floor. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    1111CALC-104-109pan_Half-Dome_Yosemi...jpg
  • The granite monolith of El Capitan reflects in Merced River at Valley View. El Capitan rises 3000 feet (900 m) above Yosemite Valley floor to 7569 feet elevation in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Rock climbers flock from around the world test themselves on the huge granitic face. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. 100 million years ago, El Capitan and the entire Sierra Nevada crystallized into granite from magma 5 miles underground. The range started uplifting 4 million years ago, and glaciers eroded the landscape seen today in Yosemite. Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
    1111CAL-596-601pan_Yosemite-Valley.jpg
  • California, USA: Backpackers walk with poles beneath Virginia Peak, Yosemite National Park. Published in Sierra Magazine, Sierra Club Outings March/April 2003. We backpacked over several days from Virginia Lakes Trailhead to Summit Lake, then out to Green Creek Trailhead via Hoover Wilderness.
    00CAL-02-32_Virginia-Peak_hikers_Yos...jpg
  • Sunrise on Virginia Peak (in Yosemite National Park) seen from Summit Lake in Hoover Wilderness of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, in the Eastern Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California, USA. Our backpack from Green Creek Trailhead to Summit Lake was 7.6 mi with 2360 ft gain, 310 ft descent, over a leisurely 3 days, then out on the fourth day.
    2007CA-2818.jpg
  • Sunrise on Virginia Peak (in Yosemite National Park) seen from a handsome grove of twisted trees at Summit Lake in Hoover Wilderness of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Eastern Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California, USA. Our backpack from Green Creek Trailhead to Summit Lake was 7.6 mi with 2360 ft gain, 310 ft descent, over a leisurely 3 days, then out on the fourth day.
    2007CA-2863.jpg
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