Towering above a verdant valley, the gleaming granite of natural landmark, Half Dome, might be Yosemite National Park's most recognizable feature but venture into the surrounding wilderness and you'll find this photo-worthy park has plenty more to offer.

When summer sunshine melts the snow and warms hidden valleys, California's lakes once more see a steady stream of houseboaters, come to beat the heat at water's edge.

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