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Yosemite has giant sequoia trees some 3,000 years old. They grow 30 feet wide and 250 feet tall. The oldest is the Grizzly Giant.
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John Muir a Scottish nature lover helped create Yosemite National Park to protect its beautiful forests.
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Yosemite has a mild, warm climate. Winters bring the most rain, especially in Yosemite Valley.
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Glaciers and rocks shaped Yosemite’s landscape, creating peaks, domes, lakes, waterfalls, and granite spires.
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Yosemite has many waterfalls. Spring is the best time to visit because melting snow makes the falls stronger.
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In 1903, John Muir took President Roosevelt camping in Yosemite and convinced him to expand the park’s land.
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Yosemite has hikes for everyone. The valley is open year-round, but trails can get very busy.
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In February, Horsetail Fall glows like fire at sunset. This event, called "firefall," looks like lava flowing.
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Yosemite has over 400 animal species, including black bears, deer, bighorn sheep, bobcats, coyotes, and rare red foxes.
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Yosemite’s waterfalls have beautiful rainbows. In spring and summer, moonlight creates special night rainbows.
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