Yosemite National Park and Vicinity

The astonishing scenery of Yosemite National Park is known throughout the world, primarily for the soaring granite outcroppings and graceful waterfalls around Yosemite Valley. But this park is much larger than just the valley. Relatively few visitors get to experience Yosemite s vast expanses, whether south to Wawona and Fish Camp or east to White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows. Indeed, it was John Muir s efforts to protect the meadows and hills around the valley that ultimately led to the establishment of Yosemite National Park in 1890. The state park, which had been established in 1863 and consisted of Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, was added to the federal park in 1913."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 06/07/2006
ISBN: 9780738531427
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.54w x 0.35d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2007 pg. 83