"Yosemite National Park, California" by United States National Park Service is a mid-century guide offering an in-depth look at a celebrated natural landmark. Crafted as a governmental resource for travelers and nature lovers, the book journeys through the park's extensive terrain, tracing its history, while providing rules designed to maintain its integrity. Beyond the famed Yosemite Valley, the book examines the park's broader array of sights and also details the geological processes that shaped Yosemite Valley, focusing on its stunning waterfalls and the towering peaks. It covers various visitor activities, from hiking and fishing to wildlife viewing, along with practical advice on lodging and getting there, plus it stresses following park rules to protect the natural world. It aims to be an important companion for discovering Yosemite National Park's beauty and activities.
Yosemite National Park, California
By United States. National Park Service
Explore a majestic park's wonders, from geological marvels to recreational activities, all while learning how to preserve its natural beauty.
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About the AuthorThe National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the US Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.
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