Half Dome

<p><b>Nothing says Yosemite National Park quite like Half Dome.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This debut title of the <b>Yosemite Icon series</b> celebrates the awesome granite marvel that has long delighted outdoor adventurers, nature lovers, and geology buffs alike.</p><p><br></p><p>Rising boldly from the floor of Yosemite Valley, <b>Half Dome has a well-earned reputation as a popular hiking destination and a sightseeing bucket-list item.</b> With its distinctive shape that dominates views and stars in millions of photographs, Half Dome is a scenic subject from dawn to dusk, year 'round. And while its smooth shoulders and sheer face may seem impassive, Half Dome is a dynamic feature, shifting with the light, humming with plant and animal life, and brimming with tales of ancient glaciers, eons of erosion, and millennia of human history. <p></p><p><br></p><p><b>Each slim yet elegant title in the Yosemite Icon series gathers stunning photos and insider information to tell the story of one of the park’s celebrated landscape elements.</b> Replete with natural and human history, these books are equally enjoyable both at home and on trails: Pop them in your backpack as on-the-go guides or peruse them from your couch to remember your favorite features between visits. </p><p><br></p><p>Featurin</p><p></p><ul><li>All about the rock, or What happened to the other half? </li><li>Connecting with your favorite monolith </li><li>The best spots for capturing the view</li><li>Taking care while you’re there </li><li>Fascinating facts and insider tips</li></ul><p></p>