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Beyond the Valley of Wonders.

Authors :
Heat-Moon, William Least
Schermeister, Phil
Source :
National Geographic. Jan2005, Vol. 207 Issue 1, p98-117. 19p. 11 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Presents a pictorial essay of the Yosemite National Park that few tourists ever see. The history of Bridalveil Meadow; Photographs of Cook's meadow, Chilnualna Fall, Tuolumine Grove, and Tioga Pass; Visit to Overhanging Rock at Glacier Point; The sequoia and the tourist destruction of them; Pictures from Siesta Lake; Efforts of the National Park Service to balance tourism with environmental conservation and protection; Winter on the Merced River; Half Dome and its peak.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00279358
Volume :
207
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Geographic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15391367