While attending Cal State Long Beach to obtain my Masters, a friend and I would go to Yosemite during Winter break. One time we decided to climb up Washington’s Mount and got to Lunch Ledge. We got back to our campground that night and were so tired we got a can of beans and a couple beers and slept like babies. The next day we climbed up Cathedral Spires and I got this shot of where we were the day before. A WONDERFUL break from our studies.
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Yosemite National Park
With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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