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Park Profile:__** Yosemite National Park is located in Eastern California, the area spans the counties of Tuolumne, [|Mariposa]and Madera. The area overall is about 1,200 square miles of pure scenic woodland. The area overall is about 1,200 square miles of pure scenic woodland. The climate yearly ranges anywhere from 26 degrees to 90 degrees. Yosemite usually welcomes about 3.5 million visitors a year. Most of those visitors spend their time in Yosemite valley.
 * __Yosemite National Park [[image:yosemite%20valley%20view%20panorama.jpg width="795" height="158"]]

__**History:**__ Yosemite park has a rich history, Yosemite became a national park on Ocotber 1, 1890. The Ahwahneechee tribe was the first known settelers back before it became a national park. they lived there for generations. English settlers then came across in the early 1800's. Abraham lincoln h ad a role in establishing Yosemite’s national park status. He signed the Yosemite grant on June 30, 1864. This grant is considered the foundation upon which national and state parks were later established. The grant deeded Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees to the state of California . Yosemite’s rich history and spectacular sights will continue to draw in tourists year after year __**Environmental Issues:**__ Yosemite is overall a clean environment but like all places it has its problems. Fire is one thing that plagues Yosemite. Yosemite has a program that helps fight its fires, but also realize that fire is a part of nature. Yosemite's fire management program is designed to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources, while ensuring the continuation of fire as a natural process. Air Pollution is another thing that affects Yosemite. The National Park Service, and other state agencies, is making a group effort to reduce the damage caused by air pollution. This is done by an intensive monitoring program, by offering support for research, and by expanding the education of park visitors concerned about the future of Yosemite National Park.

Global Warming is another environmental issue Yosemite along with the rest of the world has. Global warming has cause Yosemite to have thinner snow packs. This changes the winter habitats and affects all kinds of species.

Some Recreational Activities you can do at Yosemite include… Ø Backpacking Ø Biking Ø Camping Ø Golfing Ø Hiking/ Walking Ø Horse Back Riding Ø Ice Skating
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Ø Miniature Golf Ø Rock Climbing Ø Snowmobiles Ø Water Rafting

Yosemite National Park is a great place to visit. its rich history and beautiful landscaps provide a great place to visit and explore a great place.There is something for everyone at Yosemite National Park.

Links: [|History] [|Climate][|Yosemite Grant] [|Abraham Lincoln]**Global Warming** [|Forest fires][|Rock Climbling][|Water Rafting]

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