I’m old enough to remember enjoying a ranger talk in the Valley, awaiting the total darkness that initiated the original “firefall” from atop Glacier Point. It was a spectacular, though admittedly unnatural event, and caused traffic jams that would do Los Angeles justice. I was still disappointed when I learned of its cancellation, but fully understood. Later, on another visit, I heard a ranger talk about his hike of the John Muir trail, complete with his slides of beautiful sites along his journey; I hoped to some day follow his footsteps on that trail, but unfortunately time and money never intersected for me! Perhaps his inspiration contributed to my wife and I becoming Pacific Crest Trail Angels, assisting hikers from all over the world as they traverse all or parts of the trail between the Mexican and Canadian borders.
Sincerely,
Yosemite National Park
With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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