What is the big rock in Yosemite called?
What is the big rock in Yosemite called? El Capitan, rising over 3,000 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley, is a favorite for experienced rock climbers.
What is the famous rock in Yosemite?
While El Capitan is better known, Cathedral Rocks and Spires is considered by many to be the most beautiful rock formations in Yosemite National Park. Their unusually symmetrical balance—appearing to be a massive, triple-rock formation—is a testament to nature's power.
What is Yosemite best known for?
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
How often do large rock falls happen at Yosemite?
Rockfall is actually common in the 7-mile-long Yosemite Valley, with about 80 rock falls recorded annually. The last rockfall-related death in Yosemite was 18 years ago, on June 13, 1999, when 21-year-old Peter Terbush was struck and killed instantly.