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A World Heritage Site at our doorstep
Yosemite National Park is the nation's third oldest national park, and was established by an act of Congress on October first, 1890. They recognized the importance of preserving this great park for future public enjoyment and established Yosemite National Park for that reason. Yosemite is a showcase of spectacular geological features, including the greatest concentration of granite domes and the largest exposed granite monolith in the world.
The Yosemite park concept originated with the grant of 1864 (Federal land given to California for preservation), signed by President Abraham Lincoln, and since that time, the park has played an important role in pioneering park management concepts.
Yosemite National Park possesses outstanding recreational opportunities and majestic scenic attractions, including alpine and subalpine wilderness, three groves of giant sequoia trees and thundering waterfalls that are among the world's highest. Yosemite was the birthplace of the idea of the Sierra Club and plays an important role in wildlife preservation and preserving biological diversity.
Yosemite National Park is a world heritage site which has made a significant contribution to California's cultural heritage, to the national park movement, and to Yosemite's 4,000 years of the cultural history of Native Americans. The park provides solitude, inspiration, and serves as an outdoor classroom for environmental education.
The park is open 24 hours a day, year-round with the highest visitation in June, July and August. |
