Postal UNESCO WHS - Yosemite NP - Tuolumne River Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Yosemite National Park - Tuolumne River - 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. Originating at over 8'000 feet (2'400 m) above sea level in Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne river drains a rugged watershed of 1'958 square miles (5'070 km2), carving a series of canyons through the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. It flows for 149 miles (240 km) through Central California. Humans have inhabited the Tuolumne River area for up to 10'000 years. World Heritage Sites in the USA - Name: Yosemite National Park Site: Tuolumne River 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.