YOSEMITE IN PHOTOGRAPHS

DAVID M. WYMAN

More than four million visitors travel to Yosemite National Park every year to enjoy the wildflowers of spring, the summer meadows, the maples and aspens of fall, and even winter skiing. But most of all they come to marvel at the magnificent scenery - steep cliffs, jagged peaks, enormous rock domes, giant sequoia trees, and towering waterfalls. This vast park inspires an eclectic range of activities from simply looking at the awe-inspiring scenery to rock climbing, white water rafting, cycling, hiking, or exploring the fascinating flora, fauna, and wildlife located within.

Established as a national park in 1890, Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias had already been granted to the state of California in 1864 as a public trust - the first time land had been set aside in order to preserve it. Since then, the park has become internationally recognized as one of the most striking natural phenomena of our time.

Yosemite in Photographs will take you on a personal tour of the park, with beautiful photographs from across the four seasons and information on its history and geology. Enjoy the most visited sights, including the magnificent rock formation of El Capitan; Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in North America; and the amazing panoramic views of Glacier Point, as well as the backroads favored by climbers and hikers, such as Helen Lake and the beautiful array of wildlife that thrives within the park, from deer to ladybugs.

The ideal reminder of a magical visit or a lovely gift for those wanting to learn more about one of the most beautiful parks in America, Yosemite in Photographs is a fascinating record that will stay with the reader forever.