Yosemite National Park, a large national park in the western slopes of Sierra Nevada mountain range, is not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight. It owns amazing beauty of glaciers, mountain ranges, sequoia trees, and the granite. Yosemite is located in the west coast of the United States and in the east of California near Sierra Nevada. West of the park are the major cities of San Francisco and Sacramento, California. Southeast of the park is Las Vegas, Nevada. South of the park is Los Angeles, California.
Yosemite National Park is famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, tunnel view, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. Yosemite has been known as a historic place as many of its sites have received the highest distinction …show more content…
The major National Historic landmarks of Yosemite are listed as :
El Capitan
Half Dome
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Ranger’s Club
Thomas Hill Studio
These sites are nationally significant historic places that possess exceptional value in interpreting the heritage of the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed an 1864 bill granting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the State of California. However, it was John Muir and Johnson who lobbied Congress for an Act that created Yosemite National Park on October 1, 1890.
There are some best places to visit in Yosemite National Park which are the major attractions for the visitors. Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley. It is a well-known rock formation, named for its distinct shape. Glacier Point is located on the south wall of Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 7,214 feet, 3,200 feet above Half Dome Village. Mariposa Grove is a sequoia