Yosemite National Park, California, USA. A spectacular view of Yosemite Valley circled by steep mountain slopes and cliffs from Tunnel View.

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A spectacular view of Yosemite Valley circled by steep mountain slopes and cliffs from Tunnel Vies as smoke clings to the valley floor. At left center is the famous granite monolith, El Capitan. Yosemite was founded as a national Park in 1890 and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite National Park is famous for its steep cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, mountains, meadows and its diversity. Nearly 95 percent of the park is wilderness with Yosemite covering 1,187 square miles.

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Size: 6048px × 4024px
Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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