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 * __Devil's Postpile__**

Devil's postpile is in [|Madera City, California]. The size is 798 acres. Sence its west of the [|Sierra Nevada] Crest, it expiriences typical Sieran weather. This national park is located in the Eastern region of the United States. Around 114,788 visitors per year. The most popular sites in the park are:

This fall is mostly known for the rainbows it makes in the early mornings. ​
 * **Rainbow Falls**-



The main attraction is the columns created by lava flow long ago
 * **Devil's Postpile-**





 [|Yosemite National Park] was founded in 1890. At that time it included Devils postpile. In 1905, mining, water, and grazing in the Devils pospile area got Congress to take it away from park the Yosemite. When this happened, Devil’s postpile became a forest, making it an easy target got exploiters. People interested in water were planned to dam the [|Fork of the San Joaquin River] and inundate Devil’s Postpile. Sierra Club, and other organizations, heard about the planned and quickly action. The club’s directors, [|John Muir], [|J. N. LeConte], and [|E. T. Parsons], wrote letters to the President of the U.S to make Devils postpile a national monument. President [|Howard Taft] declared the Devil’s Postpile National Monument on July 6, 1911. Up to this date there are no populations living in this park. Devils postpile is indeed a natural site, having natural beauties from waterfalls to gorgeous rock climbing areas.
 * __History:__**


 * __Enviorment:__**

100,000 years ago a lava vent splashed hot basaltic lava to [|Reds Meadow], a few miles off the Monument. [|Basalt lava] has lots of iron and magnesium and is hotter than other lavas. The supposed lava went down the valley until a natural dam stopped it. The lava filled the valley behind this dam, creating a lake of lava. Reaching 400 ft. deep in a couple of areas. Thus creating the famous postpile. Warmest month is July, coldest month is January, and wettest is February. Average temperature from mid 70’s to low 90’s and some times drop to low 40’s (degrees Fahrenheit). This park though, has poor air quality. According to the [|EPA] the county near it has 8-hr ozone, thereby affecting Devil’s Postpile. Any time of day you arrive, you will always find many animals including [|black bears], [|jays], [|mule deer], [|pine marten], and [|coyotes]. It also has plants including [|quaking aspen], [|black cottonwood], [|alder], and [|willows] .


 * __Recreational Activeties:__**

There are many activities to do there at Devil’s postpile.


 * Camping
 * hiking
 * fishing
 * wildelife watching
 * cycling
 * mountain biking
 * snowshoeing
 * skiing

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