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Yosemite VISIT NATIONAL PARK
Kathy Paul Ulman, COMP 112, #36088, Microsoft Powerpoint. Presentation is an introduction to Yosemite National Park to encourage travel and tourism. Audience is potential travelers, and the take-away is a brief overview of Yosemite and reasons to plan a visit. Photo from unsplash.com
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Yosemite History Designated a National Park in 1890
Protected by the Federal Government Championed by environmentalist John Muir Scenic, pristine wilderness located in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California Photo National Park Service. Three to four million people visit Yosemite every year to experience the beauty and grandeur of majestic rock formations, soaring waterfalls, tranquil lakes, and ancient giant sequoias.
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Seasons Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, captivating experiences and exciting adventures always await at Yosemite National Park. Crisp air and changing colors usher autumn to the region; an exceptionally beautiful time to visit. Video National Park Service.
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Things To Do Camping Fishing Hiking River Rafting Rock Climbing
Star Gazing And Much More! Graphics from and
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Mountains and Rock Formations
Wildlife & Ecosystem Over 400 animal species and 1,400 plants and trees call Yosemite home. Black Bear Big Horn Sheep Birds including the Bald Eagle Bobcat Coyote Grey Owl Mountain Lion Mule Deer Rabbits Red Fox Reptiles and Fish Wildlife Flora and Trees Lakes and Waterfalls Mountains and Rock Formations Meadows Photos from Google images, eagle from freepik.com.
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Places to See Bridalveil Fall – 625-foot waterfall, flows all year.
Giant Sequoias – Some are over 3,000 years old. Glacier Point – An easy hike with beautiful views. Mirror Lake – Swimming allowed here. Inspiration Point – Great views of El Capitan, rising 3,000 feet; and Half Dome at 5,000 feet. Yosemite Falls – At 2,425-feet-high, it’s one of the world’s tallest waterfalls; flows November-July. Yosemite Valley – Seven miles of scenic views. Map from photo Google images. Trip Planning Resources Travel Yosemite: National Park Service: Free Trip Planner:
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Yosemite PLAN A VISIT SOON !
“Keep close to Nature's heart...and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods.” –John Muir
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