I like that the park rangers ask smokers to leave me alone so that my asthma does not act up. I also appreciate the entrance/exit attendants so that I can leave quickly due to an emergency.
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
Parks deserve to be kept safe, because they will be here for our future as most of them have the rights to not be cut down and ruined.
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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
We did the little train tour there and for over 2 hours, we got facts, history, and interesting tidbits on Yosemite for our first visit there. Our ranger was so funny and passionate about what he did. We still talk about it frequently! I can't imagine our parks without the…
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