Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

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Yosemite National Park Valley on a cloudy autumn morning from Tunnel View.

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Overview

With fierce granite mountains standing watch over high-altitude lakes, the Sierra Nevada is a formidable but exquisite topographic barrier enclosing magnificent natural landscapes and an adventurer’s wonderland.

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