The twin shafts of the Cathedral Rocks, 2,154 feet high, form the right side of the magnificent gateway to the Yosemite Valley, Close by, the Bridal Veil Fall spills over the crags in a lacy pattern to empty into the Merced River below, El Capitan on the left is the largest monolith of exposed granite in the world, towering 3,604 feet above the floor of the valley. In volume El Capitan equals four Gibraltars and in height, three Empire State Buildings.
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In appearance is a remnant of a huge rock sphere, one half of which has suddenly been engulfed. Cut down a sheer 2,000 feet and noticeably concave, this massive rock rises 4,941 feet above the floor of the valley which is 4,000 feet above the sea level.
The greatest cataract of the Sierras is Yosemite Falls. This vast volume of white water plunges 2,600 feet--a half mile . The first fall is 1,600 feet, a sheer descent then comes a series of cascades, partly hidden 600 feet downward, and a final leap straight down of 400 feet The stream is about 35 feet wide top of the falls, and the roar of its waters are heard all over the valley.
| Each night during the summer season, for the pleasure of their guests and all visitors to Yosemite, the management of Camp Curry have established a gorgeous spectacular custom. A huge bonfire is built on Glacier Point 3,200 fee directly above the Camp. At the conclusion of the nightly camp fire entertainment the burning embers are pushed from the point above, and this cataract of fire and sparks makes a sheer drop of over 2,000 feet before striking any obstacles, a sight long to be remembered |
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