UNESCO WHS - Yosemite NP - Tioga Pass Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Yosemite National Park - Tioga Pass - Yosemite National Park vividly illustrates the effects of glacial erosion of granitic bedrock, creating geologic features that are unique in the world. Repeated glaciations over millions of years have resulted in a concentration of distinctive landscape features, including soaring cliffs, domes, and free-falling waterfalls. These geologic features provide a scenic backdrop for mountain meadows and giant sequoia groves, resulting in a diverse landscape of exceptional natural and scenic beauty. Tioga Pass (9'943 ft. / 3'031 m.) is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada of California and serves as the eastern entry point for Yosemite National Park. It is the highest highway pass in California and in the Sierra Nevada. Tioga is an Iroquois and Mohawk term meaning "where it forks". World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yosemite National Park Site: Tioga Pass Country: United States of America Location: California Inscription: 1984 Category: Natural (vii)(viii) Unesco Ref: 308 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.