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Quick facts
- Yosemite National Park was established on October 1, 1890, making it one of the first national parks in the United States.
- The park is home to the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls, which drops a staggering 2,425 feet (739 meters) from top to bottom.
- El Capitan, a granite monolith in Yosemite, stands at 3,000 feet (914 meters) and is renowned as one of the best rock climbing destinations in the world.
- Yosemite hosts over 750 species of flowering plants, with the Giant Sequoias being some of the largest and oldest trees on the planet, reaching heights of over 300 feet (91 meters).
- The park's diverse ecosystem includes over 400 species of vertebrates, including black bears, mule deer, and numerous bird species, making it a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts.
Travel details
- Country
- USA
- Wind (now)
- 22 km/h
- Coordinates
- 37.8651, -119.5383
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