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Yosemite National Park |
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DESCRIPTION |
Yosemite National Park is a spectacular and stunning area located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of northern California. The park is a collection of magnificent waterfalls, serene meadows, towering granite cliffs and elegant forests. Yosemite also harbors a rare grove of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things and is home to some of the world's tallest waterfalls.
There are many activities available at Yosemite National Park including hiking, climbing, camping and cross country skiing.
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FAST FACTS |
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Visitation per year average |
3.5 million people |
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Elevation |
4,000 - 9,926 feet |
1,219 - 3,025 meters |
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Acres |
747,956 acres |
2,501 sq kilometer |
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Tallest waterfall in North America - Yosemite Falls |
2,425 feet |
739 meters |
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Vertical wall of El Capitan |
3,593 feet |
1095 meters |
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Temperature average |
68° F summer |
20° C summer |
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40° F winter |
5° C winter |
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Distance from Las Vegas |
by car |
8 hours 30 min |
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by airplane |
1 hour 30 min |
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