A National Icon Large monoliths of granite and giant sequoia trees make one national park in America iconic Yosemite National Park contains these natural pillars of conservation history The Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove where these features are found were the first wild places in the country to be set aside for public enjoyment 4
Yosemite National Park dots the eastern side of central California It is one of three national parks sitting within the Sierra Nevada range Cutting through these mountains two main rivers divide the park into three parts The Tuolumne River runs through the north The Merced River crosses the south Merced River 6
Tuolumne River Yosemite National Park Merced River California Yosemite National Park 5 miles 5 kilometers 7
