Yosemite: Where Granite Giants & Waterfalls Rule

13th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

1: Granitic Grandeur

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2: Waterfall Paradise

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3: Home to Giant Sequoias

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4: A Climber's Dream

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5: Ancient History

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6: A Biodiversity Hotspot

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7: Starry Skies

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8: A Year-Round Destination

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