October 11-15, 2004
Near the eastern border of central California is a park the size of Rhode Island. Comprising about 1,170 square miles of the Sierra Nevadas, Yosemite National Park was established by an act of Congress on October 1, 1890, and has since become one of the best-known parks in the world.
"Half Dome"
Yosemite's most distinctive monument, Half Dome, dominates valley views. Standing at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome rises to an elevation of 8,842 feet. At 87 million years old, the type of granite making up the dome is the youngest rock in the valley. Half Dome's other "half" is believed to have fallen away when the glaciers receded. Half Dome serves as the center piece of the Yosemite Valley.
Half Dome relected in the Merced River as seen from the Sentinel Bridge
(Afternoon Light)
(Early Evening Light)
A pink hue falls over Half Dome as the evening sun fades.
"El Capitan"
This massive, granite monolith stands 3,593 feet from base to summit. Rock climbers from around the world challenge their abilities on the face of El Capitan. From spring to fall you can spot climbers inching their way up its sheer face.
"Views of Yosemite"
"Yosemite Residents"
"Steller's Jay"
"Ground Squirrel"
A doe wanders in a meadow near Swinging Bridge
The big buck obviously dominated the others in the group, as seen in this display.
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