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Yosemite National Park
Places
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NPS Historic Photograph Collection |
The Wawona Tree (pictured in 1929) has an ongoing story that includes the 1881 event when a tunnel was cut through it. The sign at base of the tree reads: "26 feet; height 227 feet, roadway built in 1875." The tree, which fell in 1969, can be visited in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. |
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The name “Yosemite” means literally “among them are killers” or “there are killers among them” and is a corrupted form of an American Indian word used to describe the Ahwahneechee people. Within Yosemite’s ensuing history, various cultures abounded that left a mark. Historic mining sites remain from miners who came to the Sierra to seek their fortune in gold. Early lodging establishments, like the Wawona Hotel, offered a primitive setting for the Valley’s first tourists, and more elegant lodging, like The Ahwahnee, came about to satisfy those looking for comfort. Five structures, including the hotels named here, are of such significance that they are national historic landmarks. In addition, Yosemite includes areas—like the Yosemite Valley Historic District and the High Sierra Camps—placed on the national register of historic places.
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Plowing Tioga Road Watch this video about plowing of the Tioga Road more... | | Yosemite Nature Notes: Wilderness Watch this podcast for an overview of the Yosemite Wilderness more... | |
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Did You Know?
Unrestricted camping is no longer allowed in Yosemite Valley because of damage it causes. The placement of campgrounds and campsites has changed over the past 75 years in response to a growing understanding of river dynamics, geologic hazards, and the park's natural and cultural resources.
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Last Updated: May 04, 2009 at 18:50 EST |