On a cloudless, beautiful summer day, my wife Amanda just had to jump for joy in taking in the peace and beauty of the surrounding Tenaya Lake in Yosemite.
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
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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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
My family and I did a bus tour at Yosemite and the ranger was wonderful! I learned a lot about the park and was able to appreciate the land in further depth.
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