YOSEMITE - One of the Greatest Nature Shows on Earth

 

Yosemite Falls from a distance

Yosemite is one of the most majestic locations in the United States.   It was the first land dedicated to recreation and enjoyment. As the precedent for all future American national parks, we truly know there would be no national parks without Yosemite.   Located in central California, Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 and draws four million annual visitors.   Almost 95 percent of the park’s 747,956 acres is classified as wilderness.

image from Tunnel View

The Valley is a 7 mile wide canyon with incredible rock formations, including El Capitan, the world's tallest granite monolith and one of the world's top rock climbing destinations.    Yosemite Falls is the largest waterfall in North America with breathtaking views.   Peak visitation at the falls is in the spring as it is comprised entirely of melting snow.   The park is also known for its Giant Sequoia trees, which are estimated to be over 3,000 years old.   (information from National Parks website)

Rainbow Falls

El Capitan

Half Dome

Three Sisters

I was lucky enough to visit recently and felt some of these photos worth sharing.  Hope you do too.