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The view looks eastward into Yosemite Valley, and includes surrounding features, such as the southwest face of El Capitan on the left, Half Dome on axis, and Bridalveil Fall on the right. [ 3 ] For many arriving by road, this is the stunning first view, upon suddenly exiting the long and dark tunnel, of Yosemite Valley and its setting.
In 1864, Yosemite Valley was set aside as protected land by Congress in the Yosemite Grant. Despite this, Hutchings tried to claim 160 acres (647,000 m²) acres of the valley, arguing that preemption laws supported his case. However, the U.S. Supreme Court disagreed, confirming that Yosemite was meant for public use under the Yosemite Grant.
Lost Arrow Spire is a detached pillar in Yosemite National Park, in Yosemite Valley, California, located immediately adjacent to Upper Yosemite Falls.The structure includes the Lost Arrow Spire Chimney route which is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. [2]
Of the many reasons National Park officials are closely watching the snow levels in Yosemite, there’s this: ... Each day, for 10 or so minutes just before sunset, the waterfall takes on a back ...