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Puzzle 57 · California · Page 83 in print

Yosemite Valley

John Muir wrote that when the valley first came into view, its “noble walls” were “sculptured into endless variety of domes and gables, spires and battlements and plain mural precipices.”

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View of Yosemite Falls from Cook's Meadow

Yosemite Falls viewed from Cook's Meadow.

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Bridalveil Fall rising from the trees

Bridalveil Fall rises above the trees.

NPS / Cindy Jacoby · Public domain (U.S. federal government work) · Original record
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The words

  1. Ahwahnee

    The Ahwahnee, the Yosemite resort hotel built in 1927.

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  2. Ansel Adams

    Ansel Adams, the photographer whose work was inspired by Yosemite National Park.

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  3. Bridalveil

    Bridalveil Fall, the Yosemite Valley waterfall reached by short trails from its parking area.

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  4. Camp Four

    Camp 4, the historic Yosemite campground important to the development of rock climbing.

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  5. El Capitan

    El Capitan, the Yosemite Valley rock wall rising over 3,000 feet above the valley floor.

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  6. Firefall

    The historic Firefall, the human-caused display from Glacier Point.

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  7. Glacier Point

    Glacier Point, the overlook above Yosemite Valley.

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  8. Half Dome

    Half Dome, the prominent Yosemite landmark rising nearly 5,000 feet above the valley floor.

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  9. Horsetail Fall

    Horsetail Fall, the waterfall on El Capitan’s eastern side that can reflect the orange sunset.

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  10. Merced River

    Merced River, the river flowing through Yosemite Valley.

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  11. Mirror Lake

    Mirror Lake, the Yosemite Valley pond known for reflections of Half Dome and Mount Watkins.

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  12. Mist Trail

    Mist Trail, the Yosemite Valley hiking route to the top of Nevada Fall.

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  13. Tunnel View

    Tunnel View, the Yosemite Valley viewpoint at the Wawona Tunnel’s east end.

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  14. Vernal Fall

    Vernal Fall, the Yosemite waterfall visible from Glacier Point.

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  15. Yosemite Falls

    Yosemite Falls, the waterfall formed by Upper Yosemite Fall, middle cascades and Lower Yosemite Fall.

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Sources

  1. Stories - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  2. Ansel Adams - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  3. Waterfalls - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  4. Camp 4 - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  5. Rock Formations in Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  6. Horsetail Fall - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  7. Glacier Point - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  8. Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  9. Lakes and Rivers - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service
  10. Yosemite Valley Day Hikes - Yosemite National ParkNational Park Service

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