CHAPTER ONE A Sea of Peaks 4 CHAPTER TWO Geological History 12 CHAPTER THREE Biological History 20 CHAPTER FOUR Yosemite’s American Indian History 28 CHAPTER FIVE The Park Today 36 Park Map 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48 CONTENTS
5 CHAPTER ONE A SEA OF PEAKS The early morning sun gleams off a landscape dusted with snow A skier inhales the crisp air She drives her ski poles into the powdery snow The rugged rock formation known as Half Dome towers in the distance Dark green pine trees rush past as she picks up speed Her skis carve out tracks in the fresh snow A cold wind nips at her cheeks She leans forward in her skis and plunges down the Skiing is one of Yosemite's main winter tourist attractions
