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Yosemite National Park
By Jackie Guzman
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Location• Yosemite National
Park is located in east central California.
• It east of the city of Modesto, California.
• Near the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada
Mountains.
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History
• 2,200 B.C. to 1833 A.D. The Miwoks inhabit Yosemite.
• 1864 President Lincoln signs the Yosemite Land Grant into law.
• 1868 John Muir arrives in Yosemite.
• 1890 Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress.
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Cultural and Economic
Importance• The native people of Yosemite developed
a complex culture rich in tradition, religion, songs, and political affiliations.
• Writers, artists, and photographers have always visited Yosemite for inspiration.
• Yosemite significantly contributes to the regional economies of the six counties surrounding it.
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Yosemite Today• Over 4 million people visit Yosemite each
year. • Things to do: backpacking, biking, bird
watching, boating, camping, rock climbing, skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, mountaineering, rafting, star gazing, and much more.
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Fun Facts• Yosemite’s cliffs, waterfalls, steep
mountains and deep lakes were all formed over millions of years by earthquakes, glaciers and numerous other forces of nature.
• At 2,425 feet, Yosemite Falls is the 5th tallest waterfall in the world.
• Yosemite has more than 300 species of animals.
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Comprehension Questions
• Where in California is Yosemite located?
• When was Yosemite National Park established?
• How did Yosemite affect the economy and culture of California?
• Why is Yosemite a popular place to visit today?
• What are some interesting facts about Yosemite?
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Works Cited• Sierra Club
www.sierraclub.org• Central Valley
http://www.centralvalley.com/portal/parks/yosemite/resources/story/1695188p-1770706c.html
• CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/9701/02/
west.coast.floods/calif_yosemite.map.lg.jpg• Student organizations
http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/cssa/2005newyear/Contest/page_04.htm
• Terra-Questhttp://www.terra-quest.com/highsights/valley/
timeline.html• National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/yose/nature/history.htm