On top of (half) the world! This group of misfit city slickers trusted me to cheerlead them up one of the most demanding and incredible hikes in all of the National Parks, Half Dome, in a single day’s effort. It was grueling, rewarding, inspiring, and now we all have timeless memories together and they a story to tell their friends and families who will undoubtedly be in disbelief. Thanks, Yosemite, for being one of the coolest places on earth for individuals of all types and ages.
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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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
Every year either in May or November we have been going to Yosemite. When I was much younger I camped with my family and watched the fire fall. As I grew older I backpacked above Tuolumne Meadows with my girlfriend. After I met my husband, we went every year and…
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