Yosemite National Park Documentary - Part 1

Yosemite National Park (pronounced /joʊˈsɛmɨtiː/ yo-SEM-it-ee) is a national park located in the eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in east central California, United States. The park covers an area of 761,266 acres or 1,189 square miles (3,081 km²) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Yosemite is visited by over 3.5 million people each year, many of whom only spend time in the seven square miles (18 km²) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness. Although not the first designated national park, Yosemite was a focal point in the development of the national park idea, largely owing to the work of people like John Muir and Galen Clark.

Keywords:
bbtv broadbandtv yosemite national park ca tourist tourism travel destination vacation california usa united states tuolumne mariposa madera counties national park service lower cathedral lake ansel adams wilderness hoover wilderness emigrant wildernes valley lembert dome half el captain merced river bridalveil fall wawona

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• bbtv
• broadbandtv
• yosemite
• national
• park
• ca
• tourist
• tourism
• travel
• destination
• vacation
• california
• usa
• united
• states
• tuol

[Kevinoo77]

Yes indeed there is No Place on Earth like Yosemite!! I was fortunate to be employed there for 18 months back in 1978 - 79. It was a Most beautiful time to live & work there thru All 4 season changes!! I even had the honor of preparing a cold vegetable platter with dip for Famed naturalist photographer- "Ansel Adams" in the Awahnee hotel dining room- 1979.

[InsideLosAngeles]

These national parks are a part of American culture and beauty. We must fight to preserve such parks as this, for without em, we lose an important part of our history!

[TheFIREGOD12]

@forallitsworth09 were did you grow up

[joz3adipro]

UNA ATRACCION FANTASITICA!!!!!

[xKheMicaLzZ]

im going here in may, this video got me stoked, ready to take plenty pictures of the beautiful scenery.

[Tuiyih]

this place looks lovely, wish i could see it with my own eyes someday!! :)

[spamstoper3]

5*****

[yosemitevacations]

We, in Yosemite, are still covered in snow now. I'll send you a video from tunnel view in winter of the valley in snow. Amazing how the seasons dramatically change Yosemite each year .

[forallitsworth09]

I hate that California is mostly commonly associated with the artificial aspects it has. Superficial teenagers dream of their 'beautiful' California - thinking of Hollywood, fame, and celebrities. They have NO idea that the true beauty of California lies in Yosemite and all of the other natural parts of it. I grew up in southern California and absolutely hated it because of everything superficial it is identified with. My yearly trips to Yosemite are a breath of fresh air - literally.

[Nadorockrat]

this is awsome I wish i had some pizza right now

P.S the black eyed peas rock

[calamic]

I can't wait to see all these beautiful places! do you think mariposa grove road will be open in early april? I'm going to visit yosemite national park this year. from el portal, highway 140, then to the yosemite valley. do you think it will be safe to drive from the valley through higway 41 and see giant sequoias at mariposa grove and then leave the park by south entrance???

[trainfan761]

I am 12 and I went on an 8 hour tour there and i did NOT get bored!!