Yosemite National Park has been protected since 1864, and its 1,200 square miles have been a shrine to natural beauty ever since. Yosemite is known for its deep valley, grand meadows, giant sequoias and most famously - its many waterfalls. This is more than just a great valley, but a testament to the fact humans CAN respect creation, and I hope one day we will find more ways to leave places like these alone to their beauty.