Basic Information - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Basic Information - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Yosemite National Park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery, including
high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, and a large wilderness
. Millions of people visit Yosemite each year to experience its beauty and its many
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