Photos: Take a Tour of the Spectacular Yosemite Valley

Destination spot

half dome of yosemite

(Image credit: Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher)

Half Dome within all of Yosemite National Park became the world's first national park in 1906. The incredible beauty and uniqueness of this wilderness land resulted in Yosemite being declared as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1984. Yosemite National Park today is certainly considered a must-visit place for many travelers from all around the world.

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