Yosemite National Park has a raw beauty as the result of millions of years of geologic processes carving away at the stone of the area. The stark mountains coincide with rolling alpine meadows to create incredible views. Check out my blog post about my trip here
Swim number 1 of the trip was cold, but scenic.
Mitchell at the base of Vernal Falls
Photo taken on a portion of the John Muir Trail, leaving Nevada Falls
Lambert dome from Tuolomne Meadows
Just a short walk/crawl/scramble to the top right?
Ah, yes. This is what heaven feels like.
A complete view of the valley, carved out of the land thanks to volcanism and glaciation.