The Merced River tumbles over the Silver Apron into Emerald Pool, just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09202
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09202
The Merced River viewed from atop Vernal Falls. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09203
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09203
The Emerald Pool forms in the Merced River just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09204
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09204