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Tioga Pass

A swirling ethereal dawn over Tioga Pass illuminates a land that has inspired almost religious devotion from those who have drawn near. These prophets—such as writer John Muir and photographer Ansel Adams—saw Yosemite National Park's light and spread the word.

Photograph by Galen Rowell