Sierra Nevada Collection (page 8)

Dawn light on Mount Whitney through Mobius Arch, Alabama Hills, Inyo National Forest, California USA

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in winter, Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California USA

Pine seedling and burned trunk in winter, Yosemite National Park, California USA

View from Inspiration Point through Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from Inspiration Point through Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. View showing El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall. Stereoscopic card. Detail

El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

The Three Brothers, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Three Brothers, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Eagle Peak is in the centre. Detail from a stereoscopic card

North Dome, Half Dome and Clouds Rest, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
North Dome, Half Dome and Clouds Rest, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Mirror view of Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Mirror view of Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Looking west by south-west down the valley. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Sentinel Hotel, looking north across the valley to Yosemite Falls, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Sentinel Hotel, looking north across the valley to Yosemite Falls, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Yosemite Point and wind-blown Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Yosemite Point and wind-blown Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Yosemite Falls, from Glacier Point trail, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Yosemite Falls, from Glacier Point trail, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1901. Detail from a stereoscopic card

View from Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. The Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls are in the background. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Mirror Lake, Half Dome and Clouds Rest, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Mirror Lake, Half Dome and Clouds Rest, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. View from Glacier Point. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls and Liberty Cap, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls and Liberty Cap, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. View from Glacier Point, looking east by south-east. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

View from Glacier Canyon to Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from Glacier Canyon to Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Climbing the steep zig-zag trail at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

Nevada Falls and Liberty Cap from a trail, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Nevada Falls and Liberty Cap from a trail, Yosemite Valley, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

View of Mirror Lake, looking towards Mount Watkins, Yosemite, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View of Mirror Lake, looking towards Mount Watkins, Yosemite, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

View from Clouds Rest over Tenaya Lake to the distant Matterhorn, California, USA, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from Clouds Rest over Tanaya Lake to the distant Matterhorn, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

View from Clouds Rest over the Little Yosemite Valley to Mount Clark, California, USA, 1902. Detail from a stereoscopic card

The Sierra Nevada mountains, USA, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
The Sierra Nevada mountains, USA, 19th century

Yosemite Fall, Sierra Nevada, California, USA, wood engraving, published 1889
Yosemite National Park with Yosemite Fall, Sierra Nevada, California, USA. 19th century view. Wood engraving, published in 1889

Trestle Bridge on the Union Pacific Railroad, USA, 1876. A train crossing a wooden trestle bridge in the Sierra Nevada, California

Mount Shasta, northern peak of the Sierra Nevada, California, USA, c1870

Rush Creek Glacier, on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, California, USA, 1875. Wood engraving from an article of 1875 by John Muir (1838-1914)

Central Pacific Railraod in the Sierra Nevada mountains, c1875
Central Pacific Railraod in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Train cheered by railroad workers, including Chinese labourers. Wood engraving c1875

Yosemite Falls
A spring day at Yosemite National Park

Sunrise at the south shore of Mono Lake, Mono Basin National Scenic Area, California USA

American flag and snow on Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, USA

Red fir tree (Abies magnifica). Photographed at around 3000 metres in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA, in July

Roping a bear in California, 1800s
Californians putting a lasso on a bear, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

California Gold Rush prospectors
California prospectors washing gravel in a stream, looking for gold. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Sierra Nevada: A Majestic Wonderland Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range that captivates with its stunning landscapes and diverse attractions. In Granada, Andalucia, marvel at the iconic Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with intricate Islamic architecture. As you explore this historic gem, let your gaze wander to the snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance. Across continents to California's Yosemite National Park, prepare to be awestruck by nature's grandeur. Stand at Tunnel View and witness Yosemite Valley unfold before your eyes - an awe-inspiring vista framed by towering granite monoliths like El Capitan on one side and Bridalveil Falls cascading gracefully on the other. Embark on unforgettable hikes through ancient forests where Giant Sequoias reign supreme. Along Big Trees trail, find solace amidst these colossal wonders as tourists admire their sheer magnitude. Wolf lichen adorns Sugar Pines in Tuolumne Grove while nearby Nevada Fall rushes down Half Dome and Liberty Cap - a mesmerizing sight that showcases nature's raw power. For aviation enthusiasts, catch a glimpse of history as an SR-71B Blackbird soars across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Its sleek silhouette against snowy peaks is a testament to human ingenuity and exploration. Venturing further south brings you face-to-face with Volcan de Popocatepetl from Volcan de Iztaccihuatl in Mexico's Sierra Nevada range. These majestic volcanoes stand tall against azure skies, reminding us of Earth's fiery origins. Back in California’s Yosemite National Park, let sunrise paint Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls with golden hues as they cascade down rugged cliffs - an ethereal spectacle that leaves visitors spellbound. Whether it is admiring natural wonders or delving into rich cultural heritage sites like those found within UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout this magnificent range, the Sierra Nevada offers an unparalleled experience.