Yosemite Falls

In the Nature episode we were introduced to Yosemite National park, located in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains stretching the distance of California. The Sierra Nevada is known for its harsh climates, beautiful landscape, and the incredible Yosemite valley. In this nature episode we saw how global warming is affecting the Sierra Nevada ecosystem due to the devastating drought in California. The episode starts with hang gliders setting their gliders up, and gliding above the valley

When my dad first talked to me about Yosemite, he described it as “the most epic place on earth.” I thought it would be pretty, but I never predicted how unreal it would actually be. My experience there was one I can never fully put into words. It was liberating, refreshing, and calming. I felt like a light inside of me had been lit again. When I was staring out at the valley, all my problems seemed to drift away. Standing at the top of Glacier Point, I take in a panoramic view of my surroundings

Of California 's 7,000 plant species, about 50% occur in the Sierra Nevada and more than 20% within Yosemite. There is a congruous habitat for more than 160 recherché plants in the park, with recherché local geologic formations and unique soils characterizing the restricted ranges many of these plants occupy. The geology of the Yosemite area is characterized by granitic rocks and remnants of older rock. About 10 million years ago, the Sierra Nevada was uplifted and

As we slowly approach the end of summer, and the beach days and neighborhood BBQ’s are slowly coming to an end, it is no surprise that looking into what family fun events this fall await us. Glacier National Park While many hikers and other adventurers head straight towards more popular national parks such as Yosemite or Yellowstone, explorers from all over the country are slowly making their way to Glacier National Park. The vast beauty of Montana is definitely found in Glacier National Park, with

John Muir: His Achievements/Journeys      John Muir worked at a factory in Canada. He invented time and money saving machines for the factories. But one day an accident changed his whole outlook on life. As he was tightening a machine belt with a file, the file flew out and pierced his right eye. His left eye grew dim to the reaction.      John's friends and neighbors tried to help him and brought doctors. Some friends read to him. Children brought

Yvonne Ontiveros July 13, 2015 Patrich Jeremy DAY 1 There are so many sights to see at Yosemite National Park that it is difficult to choose where to start your Journey. This guide will tell you all about the great finds you will see as you explore some of the most beautiful and unique trails the park has to offer. Day one will be focused on the northern part of Yosemite National Park. Twin Lakes What a better place to start your adventure than to visit Twin lakes. This trail’s name is called Twin

two main national parks in the United States, Yosemite National Park and The Grand Canyon. History and Definition A national park is a noun defined as a tract of

The Glaciers of Yosemite National Park One of nature's most powerful and influential forces is also one of nature's coldest and slowest processes. These great icy rivers are called glaciers and have formed some of the most beautiful scenery on this planet. These enormous frozen bodies of water are often thousands of feet wide and deep and many miles long. They cover millions of acres of land and drastically change the land into beautiful mountains with many amazing features. One of the areas

we all need to work together to keep these parks as nature as possible. Yosemite National Park is located in central California in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The amazing views of the National Park were created greatly from glacial activity. It has produced many waterfalls, U-shaped canyons, and the iconic mountain, Half Dome. There are some of the tallest waterfalls in the United States located at the park. Yosemite Falls is one of

One of Yosemite National Park’s most visited sites is Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Valley is located in the Sierra Nevada around one hundred eighty miles away from San Francisco, California. This magnificent, tucked away site was not discovered until the 1850s. Yosemite was not called a national park until 1890, but had been protected by the state since 1864. While it was one of the first lands to be protected it was not the first national park and because this land was protected so early on, it is