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Yosemite

American  
[yoh-sem-i-tee] / yoʊˈsɛm ɪ ti /

noun

  1. a valley in E California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: a part of Yosemite National Park. 7 miles (11 km) long.


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The Sierra Nevada mountains were replenished after seeing a dismally low snowpack to start the year, and snow even temporarily closed Yosemite National Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Joslin began working as a wildlife biologist in Yosemite in 2021, eventually going on to manage the park’s wildlife data and bat conservation program.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yosemite National Park is closed through Friday because of impacts from the winter storm, including heavy snowfall and heavy trees.

From Los Angeles Times

The National Park Service said Wednesday that Arches, Glacier and Yosemite national parks won’t require advance reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Through grants, Yosemite aims to help research escape that trap and ultimately spur more new company formation.

From The Wall Street Journal