Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and a vast wilderness area. It's home to iconic landmarks like Half Dome and El Capitan.
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Best time to visit
April to May, September to October
Languages
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Coordinates
37.865Β°, -119.538Β°
Key facts
1Yosemite is home to the world's largest single-drop waterfall, Yosemite Falls
2The park has over 800 miles of hiking trails, including the iconic Half Dome hike
3Yosemite is home to the largest concentration of granite domes in the world
Timeline
1864: Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias were granted protection by Abraham Lincoln
1890: Yosemite National Park was established by Congress
1903: John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt camped in the park, leading to the establishment of the National Park Service
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Yosemite Valley
A stunning valley surrounded by iconic granite cliffs, waterfalls, and meadows.