Home to incredible scenery, the Yosemite National Park is a wonderland of granite, trees, and water. Though this year it is suffering from drought and the waterfalls were rather scarce. The towering granite walls of the Yosemite Valley were truly spectacular. Someday when I returned I'll have to dedicate more time to climbing and exploring. Though never to the point of those a bit of a ways down. (First 3 photographs are of Hawthorne Lake, just to the east of Yosemite.)
You're likely to pass Hawthorne Lake when entering Yosemite from the East.
El Capitan, the distinct rock formation, is recognized around the world for it's climbing opportunities. To try and give a reference as to it's scale, here's a few images.
