October 1st, 2015 marked 125 years since Yosemite became a National Park. Only proceeded by Yellowstone and Sequoia, the act made Yosemite only the nation’s third National Park.
Originally, the new park consisted of land like Mariposa Grove, which surrounded the now infamous Yosemite Valley, which was still under California’s control. It wasn’t until 1906 when California transferred authority of Yosemite Valley to the federal government, creating the National Park that we know today.
There is no doubt that Yosemite is one of the most popular National Parks in the country, and for good reason. This collection of images pays respect to the history of the park, it’s incredible beauty, the people who work tirelessly to preserve it’s long legacy. Thank you!
Glacier Point Yoga by Callum Snape
Foggy Tunnel View by Toby Harriman
A Quick Skate Down Glacier Point Road by Chris Burkard
Yosemite Falls by Michael Bonocore – Edited by Tessa Kit Zawadzki
Sentinel Beach by Callum Snape
The Storm Rises From the Valley – By Joe Azure
Half Dome at Sunset Light by Michael Bonocore
Star Trails in Front Of Yosemite Falls by Casey McCallister
Valley View Light by Callum Snape
The Three Brothers by Michael Frye
Yosemite Falls by Moonlight by Joe Azure
Yosemite Sun Through The Tree by Toby Harriman
Glacier Point by Chris Burkard
Hangliding To Half Dome by Chris Burkard
El Capitan in Winter by Michael Frye
Upper Yosemite Falls by Todd Sipes
El Capitan And The Three Brothers by Michael Bonocore
Half Dome at Sunset from Glacier Point by Michael Bonocore
Glacier Point Road by Michael Bonocore
A colorful sunset as viewed from Valley View (a.k.a. The Gates of the Valley) in Yosemite National Park by Mike Diaz
El Capitan After A Winter Storm by Michael Frye
A Foggy Morning At Half Dome by Casey McCallister
Horsetail Falls by Michael Frye
Sun Rays In The Valley by Michael Frye
A Sunset Skate by Casey McCallister
The Moon Rises Over Half Dome by Michael Bonocore