Yosemite National Park

American

noun

a national park in E California. 1,182 sq. mi. (3,060 sq. km).

Yosemite National Park British

noun

a national park in central California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: contains the Yosemite Valley, at an altitude of about 1200 m (4000 ft), with sheer walls rising about another 1200 m (4000 ft). Area: 3061 sq km (1182 sq miles)

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Yosemite National Park Cultural

Located in California.

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Famous for its dramatic rock formations and waterfalls.

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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.

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

From Los Angeles Times

Yosemite National Park is bracing for thousands of visitors who will descend on the area to see the setting sun illuminate a waterfall so that it looks like fire.

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The species’ existence in the Sierra Nevada was only confirmed in 2010 when a motion camera north of Yosemite National Park captured a photo of the creature and its trademark white-tipped tail.

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The Park Service takes allegations of illegal activity seriously and will investigate and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, Scott Carr, spokesperson for Yosemite National Park, said in a statement.

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