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The cascading water of Nevada Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA: The cascading water of Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park, California. Nevada Falls tumbles 594 feet down a rock face polished smooth by the violence of the water. It free-falls for almost half of that distance, and when the water strikes stone below,...; Format: image/photograph

Still waters at Dog Lake in Yosemite National Park, CA: Still waters at Dog Lake in Yosemite National Park, California. Evergreen trees grow thick along the far shore of the lake, while orange-colored marsh grass grows in the water closest to the viewer. Mountains rise up in the background. Yosemite National Park...; Format: image/photograph

A stunning vista at Yosemite National Park, CA: A stunning vista at Yosemite National Park, California. Just out of sight is the plume of Bridal Veil Fall. Snow covers the ground in patches and the jutting edges of the cliffs. Low shrubs grow in the foreground. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest...; Format: image/photograph

El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, CA: El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. El Capitan is a 3,000 foot tall granite monolith. The name "El Capitan" is considered to be a loose Spanish translation of the original Native American name, meaning something close to "chief." The vertical...; Format: image/photograph

Aerial view of Nevada and Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park, CA: Nevada and Vernal Falls seen aerially in Yosemite National Park, California. Nevada Falls (594 feet) appears at the top of the photo, and Vernal Falls (317 feet) appears at the bottom. Trails go to both waterfalls, but the one to Nevada Falls is more strenuous...; Format: image/photograph

Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park, CA: Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park, California. Vernal Falls falls 317 feet through a verdant nook in a craggy landscape. Trails go to both Vernal Falls and the nearby Nevada Falls, but the one to Nevada Falls is more strenuous and steep. Many hikers stop...; Format: image/photograph

Vernal Falls during a dry spell, Yosemite National Park, CA: Vernal Falls during a dry spell, in Yosemite National Park, California. Vernal Falls falls 317 feet through a verdant nook in a craggy landscape. Like most waterfalls, Vernal Falls experience periods of strong and weak flow according to the season. They peak...; Format: image/photograph

Nevada Falls seen from above in Yosemite National Park, CA: The cascading water of Nevada Falls seen from above in Yosemite National Park, California. Nevada Falls tumbles 594 feet down a rock face polished smooth by the violence of the water. It free-falls for almost half of that distance, and when the water strikes...; Format: image

The Mariposa Grove Museum in Yosemite National Park, CA: The Mariposa Grove Museum in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California. It is located where Galen Clark, an advocate for creation and protection of the park, once built a cabin in 1861. The museum houses exhibits on the history and ecology of the...; Format: image/photograph

Awed visitors in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, CA: Visitors awed at giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California. Mariposa Grove is home to hundreds of giant sequoias. While not the world's tallest tree, they are often considered for their sheer volume to be the largest living things...; Format: image/photograph

Awed visitors on the road in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, CA: Visitors awed at giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California. Mariposa Grove is home to hundreds of giant sequoias. While not the world's tallest trees, they are often considered by their sheer volume to be the largest living things...; Format: image/photograph

Rock climbers near Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, CA: Rock climbers on a cliff face near Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park, CA. Yosemite's many rock faces, domes, and cliffs are some of the most popular places to climb in the country. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national parks. Formed...; Format: image/photograph

Sunrise on the cliffs at Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA: Sunrise pinkens the crests of cliff faces in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national parks. Formed in 1890, it was preceded only by Yellowstone and Sequoia National Parks. Its creation was advocated by naturalists such as John...; Format: image/photograph

The sculpted trunk of a manzanita tree in Yosemite National Park, CA: The sculpted trunk of a manzanita tree in Yosemite National Park, California. Manzanita grows in the foothill woodland zone, which experiences hot summers and dry winters. Manzanita is known for the twisting shape of its branches as well as the deep purple...; Format: image/photograph

The Fissures at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park, CA: A gaping fissure at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park, California. Visitors must watch their step around the fissures on the dome, but they will be rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views at the top. Yosemite National Park was one of the earliest national...; Format: image/photograph

The face of Half Dome against a late sky in Yosemite National Park, CA: The northwest face of Half Dome against a late sky in Yosemite National Park, California. The dome itself and the conifers in front of it are dark, and the sky behind the dome is pastel with the low light of late day. Half Dome is one of the park's most familiar...; Format: image/photograph

The sunlit Half Dome and its reflection, Yosemite National Park, CA: The northwest face of Half Dome reflected in a still lake in Yosemite National Park, California. The dome is lit pink and mauve by low, late day light. Half Dome is one of the park's most familiar sights, and is featured with John Muir and the California Condor...; Format: image/photograph

The pink-gold summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, CA: The pink-gold summit of Half Dome cutting through mist in Yosemite National Park, California. Snow crests the nooks and crannies of the dome. Half Dome is one of the park's most familiar sights, and is featured with John Muir and the California Condor on the...; Format: image/photograph

A snow-capped Half Dome reflected in a lake, Yosemite National Park, CA: The northwest face of Half Dome reflected in a rippled lake in Yosemite National Park, California. The nooks and crannies of the granite dome are crested with snow. Half Dome is one of the park's most familiar sights, and is featured with John Muir and the...; Format: image/photograph

Plants in Yosemite National Park, CA: Plants in Yosemite National Park, California. The plants have leaves shaped like rabbit ears and are striped light and dark green. Yosemite is home to hundreds of plants species. Due to the diversity created by elevation, soil, and climate, it is home to a...; Format: image/photograph

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