Clark Range, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, California, United States (© Robb Hirsch/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

Nestled in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, spans more than 310,000 hectares, cradling granite giants, cascading waterfalls and ancient sequoias. Among its lesser-known treasures lies the Clark Range—the rugged, high-elevation spine seen in today's image. It was named after Galen Clark, Yosemite's first guardian and a pioneer of conservation.