Mar 19 2018
Sentinel Dome Sentinel Dome is a rock formation that lies on the south end of Yosemite Valley in California’s Yosemite National Park. It is less than a mile southwest of scenic Glacier Point, where visitors can get amazing views of the granite rock formations in the valley, including views of the famous El Capitan and …
Mar 17 2018
Half Dome Half Dome is a granite rock formation in California’s Yosemite Valley that was named for its half-dome shape. Like many of the rock formations in Yosemite, including El Capitan, Half Dome was formed with the aid of glaciation, and the Half Dome rock is approximately 93 million years old. Here is a description …
Mar 17 2018
El Capitan El Capitan is a vertical rock formation located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park that has become a popular destination for rock climbers, even though it was once considered impossible to climb. The name El Capitan translates to “The Captain” or “The Chief.” What is El Capitan made out of? It is …
