Yosemite Park was officially recognized as the third national park in the United States in 1890.
Yosemite Park was officially recognized as the third national park in the United States in 1890.
US President Lincoln was instrumental in bringing this park under government protection.
US President Lincoln was instrumental in bringing this park under government protection.
A total of over 400 species of animals live in Yosemite Park
A total of over 400 species of animals live in Yosemite Park
Rare fox species known as Sierra Nevada Red Fox is found in this forest.
Rare fox species known as Sierra Nevada Red Fox is found in this forest.
Two tourists named James Mason Hutchings and Thomas Ayres first discovered this park when they went to visit the area in 1855.
Two tourists named James Mason Hutchings and Thomas Ayres first discovered this park when they went to visit the area in 1855.
One of the most tiring climbs for tourists in Yosemite Park is El Capitan, a 3,300-foot steep climb up the hill.
One of the most tiring climbs for tourists in Yosemite Park is El Capitan, a 3,300-foot steep climb up the hill.
This park is open for tourists throughout the year, but between May and October, about 75% of the tourists visit this park.
This park is open for tourists throughout the year, but between May and October, about 75% of the tourists visit this park.
Yosemite National Park is home to the tallest waterfall in North America. Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Falls is a beautiful waterfall of 2,425 feet height.
Yosemite National Park is home to the tallest waterfall in North America. Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Falls is a beautiful waterfall of 2,425 feet height.
20% of California's 7,000 plant species are found in Yosemite National Park.
20% of California's 7,000 plant species are found in Yosemite National Park.
In 1984, Yosemite National Park was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In 1984, Yosemite National Park was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.