Early in the history of the national parks, a visitor could expect to see staff perform unnatural stunts. To the modern visitor, these events would seem totally out of place. Rather than interpreting the landscape, one might find people exploiting the landscape and its wildlife instead. Public bear feeding was one-such ill-informed enterprise. On a […]
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is best known for majestic waterfalls flowing into the picturesque Yosemite Valley. But there is plenty more to see in the giant sequoia groves, grand meadows and expansive backcountry.
Yosemite is one of the first national parks, established in 1890. John Muir was instrumental in lobbying for the park’s designation as a way to protect and preserve the landscape.
Basic Information
Entrance Fee: Standard Entrance Pass. Vehicle reservations required during summer season.
Size: 1,169 square miles (748,542 acres) with five entrances.
Operating Schedule: The park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. However, some entrance stations have limited hours or are closed during winter months.
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