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Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite National Park, Yosemite
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Highway 140 P.O. Box C, 95318
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9966 Highway 140, 95318
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Designated a national park in 1890, Yosemite National Park stretches along California’s eastern flank and covers almost 3108 sq kilometres (1200 sq miles) of alpine meadows, rivers, lakes, cliffs and waterfalls in the central Sierra Nevada mountain range. The park is well known for its giant sequoia trees, particularly in Mariposa Grove where some of the trees are over 3000 years old and reach 80m (219ft) in height. Until 1969, when the tree fell during a heavy storm, it was possible to drive through the 3.4-metre (11.2-foot) tunnel carved through the trunk of the famous Wawona Tunnel Tree. Other scenic highlights include Yosemite Falls, which cascade 739m (2425ft) into the valley below and Glacier Point, which offers spectacular views of the park. The area is also home to abundant wildlife and provides a natural habitat for approximately 250 species of bird, 80 species of mammal – including black bears, squirrels and chipmunks – and 24 species of amphibian and reptile. Visitors can stay at lodges and campsites situated around the park and enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, climbing, horseriding and cross-country skiing.
Air: Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Merced Air Terminal, Modesto City-County Airport. Rail: Train: Merced Amtrak Station. Road: Bus: Public services.

Contact Addresses

Yosemite National Park, PO Box 577, Yosemite, CA 95389, USA
Tel: (209) 372 0200
Website: www.nps.gov/yose

Location

United States of America
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