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Yosemite NP, California
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Yosemite Valley's stunning U-shaped formation is the result of glacial activity that carved through the Sierra Nevada mountains over millions of years. Source
El Capitan, a granite monolith rising over 3,000 feet, is one of the most famous rock formations in the world and a favorite among rock climbers. Source
The valley hosts over 400 species of vertebrates, including black bears, mule deer, and the rare Sierra Nevada red fox. Source
Yosemite Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, drops a total of 2,425 feet from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Source
The Ahwahneechee people, a Native American tribe, have lived in the Yosemite Valley for thousands of years, and their history is deeply intertwined with the land. Source
The valley is home to the rare Mariposa lily, which blooms in the spring and is a favorite among botanists and nature enthusiasts. Source
In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, marking the first time land was set aside specifically for preservation and public use, paving the way for the national park system. Source
