Yosemite National Park, CA – Happy 150th Birthday!
4June 30, 2014 by Deborah W. Trotter
Tenaya Lake
On June 30, 1864, 150 years ago today, while the American Civil War raged, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act, starting the process that ultimately resulted in the creation of spectacular Yosemite National Park.
Upper Yosemite Fall
Middle Gaylor Lake, with Unicorn and Cathedral Peaks beyond
Half Dome
Bridalveil Fall
The Merced River flows through Yosemite Valley
El Capitan
Going out is really going in. 
This is such a stunning part of our world, we are so lucky.
I agree with both of your statements! Thanks for stopping by.
The photos showcasing the beauty of Yosemite are breathtaking.
Thank you, Nicola! The photos were taken on several different visits to Yosemite. It is an amazing place.