The Yo-Semité Valley

(_UNITED STATES_)
C. F. GORDON-CUMMING

The valley can be approached from several different points. That by which we entered is, I think, known as Inspiration Point. When we started from Clarke's Ranch, we were then at about the same level as we are at this moment -- namely, 4,000 feet above the sea. The road gradually wound upwards through beautiful forest and by upland valleys, where the snow still lay pure and white: and here and there, where it had melted and exposed patches of dry earth, the red flame-like blossoms of the snow-plant gleamed vividly.