In 1857 Galen Clark discovered the giant sequoias in Mariposa Groves. Mr. Clark persuaded President Lincoln to sign the Yosemite Grant protecting the groves as well as Yosemite Valley, and was therefore known for many years as the "Guardian of the Valley". This was the cabin Mr. Clark built to reside in amongst the breathtaking giant sequoia grove.
An amber peek-a-boo through the ice covered branches of a winter tree in Yosemite National Park.
A peaceful, reflective moment near the Swinging Bridge in Yosemite.
