Friday, October 9, 2009

Half Dome by Mindy Platt



When you think of Yosemite National Park, what image comes to mind? Half Dome is arguably the most renowned sight in the park standing just shy of 5,000 feet above the valley floor. The spectacle consists entirely of granite stone and was formed by glacial movements. It was originally called “Tis-sa-ack” by the Native Americans, meaning Cleft Rock. Due to the renowned recognition of Half Dome, it is featured in many company logos such as those of The Sierra Club and Sierra Entertainment.

Half Dome is not only a high point of tourism, but a great attraction for hikers across the world. In 1875, the first hiker, George Anderson, made the dangerous journey to the top of Half Dome. Since that time, trails have been made, allowing thousands of people the opportunity to experience the spectacular view from the top. The hike is about 14-16 miles round-trip, but the reward isn’t only making it to the top. Hikers enjoy phenomenal views of Vernal and Nevada Falls, Liberty Cap, and the rest of the Yosemite Valley while slowly making the tedious 10-12 hour hike by way of metal cables.

Like the famous Half Dome of Yosemite Valley, the Half Dome family of lighting offered by Yosemite Home Décor proudly stands out, attracting much deserved attention. The fixtures feature smooth, contemporary curved glass coverings in both White Frost and Parchment Frost to match the Satin Nickel and Venetian Bronze finishes, respectively. The family offers a variety of fixtures ranging from our two-tiered, nine light chandelier to pendants, flush mounts and vanity lighting, allowing our customers to offer a sleek collection to their clientele.

The lighting family and the granite monument are spectacular sights that you really must see to fully appreciate, but unfortunately so far we’ve only been able to get UPS to ship one of them to our customers. We encourage you to come out here to see the other for yourself – you won’t be disappointed!

See what Half Dome can do for your showroom – view the full collection now on our website: www.YosemiteHomeDecor.com.

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