Talk:Vernal Fall

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[edit] Discrepancy

There is some discrepancy within the page - one sections states that you can swim in the pool above the falls, while another section states that this is not permitted. Which statement is true? I visited the falls September 2005, and nobody was swimming, but that proves nothing. I do not remember any signs. LLP 04:42, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Photo of the sign is here: http://radified.com/HalfDome/uwilldie.htm hike395 05:14, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Height?

Many sources I've seen cite Vernal Fall as being 317 feet high.... yet if you look at the topo map, the main plunge doesn't look like any more than about 240 feet, +-40.

In addition, four of the external links go to the same place; at least one other is broken. Unnecessary Insignificance 20:22, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

The article needs to state that the official height of the fall, which has been 317 feet for many decades. This figure is cited in innumerable books (including every major print encyclopedia), pamphlets, articles, and web pages. Perhaps it could be worded to include the official height but reflect that it's now in dispute (ditto for Nevada Fall just upriver). I have no time now but will check back later and see about doing that, unless you'd like to get to it first. Rivertorch 01:23, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] unused Feature Picture

There is a featured picture of Vernal Fall, why on earth isnt it being used in the article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.72.3.238 (talk) 15:41, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Add it, or at least point us to it. —Ben FrantzDale (talk) 00:17, 5 June 2008 (UTC)