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Yosemite National Park

The forerunner of the US National Park System, Yosemite is a unique parcel of land in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Its proximity to large urban areas leads to over 3.5 visitors a year.

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What parts of yosemite national park still have snow?

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Yep, there is normally always snow in Yosemite in various places in the park. In fact, Yosemite always has ice because there are two active glaciers in Yosemite National Park currently. Although, usually the snow disappears from the valley in the spring and wildflowers start to take over the valley.

How does yosemite national park represent this country?

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Yosemite National Park represents this country by being a symbol of the value held by citizens in preserving natural wonders for future generations. In fact, the United States has even minted a national park series of quarters to further exemplify this.

How far is it from San Fransico California to Yosemite National Park?

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Approximately 45 miles, however some of it is on windy roads which makes the time from Sonora to Yosemite Park Entrance at 50 minutes. The Valley is another 20-30 minutes.

What way did john Muir convince teddy Roosevelt to protect Yosemite valley?

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John Muir had taken Teddy Roosevelt out on an overnight excursion to Yosemite's Glacier Point. President Roosevelt was so impressed by the trip that Muir was able to convince him to make the land a national park.

How much time do you spend in yosemite?

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Two days may be enough for you to explore most of the valley if you wake up early enough. A day could be used to explore Glacier Point and Mariposa Grove. You may also want to spend a day in the north area of the park. Overall, if you want to hit more parts of the park, you could stay as long as a week. Or, you can hike the John Muir Trail for a few weeks.

How old is yosemite?

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Yosemite National Park has been around since 1890. It is one of the oldest national parks and one of the best known of them too.

How many animals live in yosemite national park?

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I've went there myself and i had seen bears, deers, all type of birds, and also squirrels. the squirrels there are kind and not afriad of humans. yosemite is a place you would want to be at if you love nature.

Why is Yosemite preserved as a national park?

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Yosemite is preserved as a national park due to its wildlife and geological features. Half Dome is a notable geological feature, with many eager hikers reaching the top every summer.

What type of bears live in Yosemite?

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Only the American black bear lives in California. The grizzly has been extinct in that state for a number of years.

Which CA airport is closest to Yosemite National Park?

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The closest major airport to Yosemite National Park is Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH / KMMH). This airport is in Mammoth Lakes, California and is about 68 miles by car from the park. Another option would be Fresno Yosemite International Airport - Fresno, CA (FAT / KFAT), at about 123 miles by car from the park.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago IL to Yosemite Park CA?

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Google Maps estimates the driving time as 28 hours.

Why is Niagara Falls and Yosemite falls alike?

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Both Niagra Falls and Yosemite Falls are waterfalls. That is probably as similar as they get. While Niagra flows all year, Yosemite Falls may run out of water in the summer. Niagra Falls is also wider than Yosemite Falls.

What animals are unique to yosemite?

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Bears, deers, many animals that usually live in forests.

Where is Yosemite Valley and how was it formed?

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Yosemite Valley is in Northern California and is one of the larger national parks. It was formed primarily from granite upthrust mountain building.

Is Yosemite national park a volcano?

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No, it's main feature -- Yosemite Valley -- was created due to glacial erosion.

What are two famous mountains in Yosemite National Park?

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Mount Lyell is the highest point in the park and El Capitan is a rock climber's favorite.

How far is Death Valley from yosemite?

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It's about 580 km, or 8 hours of driving. It can be a good combination for a holiday as both are incredibly interesting spots with amazing views and not that far from each other. Both provide many activities, too, such as rafting, hiking, climbing, jeep tours, etc.

What is the tallest Waterfall in Yosemite park?

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Yes, several. When there is a good snow pack in the winter they are full and in running in the spring, but this year our snow pack is very small so the falls will not be as spectator as they could be. Bridal Vail falls and Yosemite Falls are two of the ones you hear about and see pictures of when people write/speak/take pictures of Yosemite. The park is a wonderful natural resource.

What are the closest hotels near yosemite national park?

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Try these - they are all within about 25 miles of the park:

  1. Yosemite Lodge
  2. Housekeeping Camp
  3. The Ahwahnee
  4. Curry Village
  5. Yosemite View Lodge
  6. Wawona Hotel
  7. Cedar Lodge
  8. Evergreen Lodge At Yosemite Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
  9. Narrow Gauge Inn
  10. Yosemite Riverside Inn
  11. Little Valley Inn
  12. Americas Best Value Inn
  13. Mountain Trail Lodge Vacation Homes
  14. Mountain Trail Lodge

What is the distance from lake Tahoe to Yosemite CA?

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The distance between the above mentioned places is 191.9 miles approximately. The distance is straight path from one place to another place. There might be slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.