Our whole family took a trip to Yosemite and it was amazing. The kids loved exploring the trails and we all got to bond as a family. Just getting to the parks just really helps connect with nature and also really unwind. We all felt a great connection to each other and to the earth on this amazing trip. The amazing vistas, trails, trees, and animals are really special. Can’t wait to get back there!
Sincerely,
Yosemite National Park
With its sculpted granite rock formations, its towering ancient sequoia trees, and its spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world. Emerging from the park’s famous Tunnel View is a transformative experience, showcasing the jaw-dropping, iconic sight of El Capitan rising from the valley floor with Bridalveil Falls plummeting from the rock and Half Dome shining in the background. The park also features meadows and streams, historic buildings, and vast wilderness.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
I first visited Yosemite as part of a 5th grade field trip. This past summer, I finally returned as part of an environmental research program. Together with eight other high school students and two mentors, we hiked 50+ miles over nine days, while carrying heavy backpacks. We traveled from one…
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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
In 2014 at the age of 67 I made my first visit to Yosemite. I climbed to the top of Vernal Falls. In distance it was only a little over a mile. I learned that at 8,000 feet and climbing up distance did not matter. It was the hardest "mile"…
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