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COMPLIMENTARY $3.95 2019/2020 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS T:5.375” S:4.75” WELCOME S:7.375” SO TASTY EVERYONE WILL WANT A BITE. WelcomeT:8.375” to Yosemite National Park. There are as many ways to experience this FUN FACTS amazing place as there are granite rocks Established: Yosemite was designated as in the Sierra Nevada landscape. To make a forest reserve in 1864 by President Lin- the most of your time here, we invite you coln, Yosemite has grown into an American to peruse and be inspired by this edition of icon of wilderness. From the 3,000-foot-tall the American Park Network guide to Yosem- El Capitan to the magnificent Half Dome, ite National Park. We hope you find it use- Yosemite’s beauty is unrivaled. The park ful during your visit to the area. became a World Heritage Site in 1984 and This guide represents the collaborative attracts a vast number of visitors. efforts of the American Park Network and a Land Area: Yosemite is 761,787 acres and number of park partners—organizations is known for its waterfalls, giant granite dedicated both to Yosemite and to making cliffs and stunning sequoias. your stay enjoyable and memorable. We Highest Elevation: The peak of Mt. Lyell are grateful to the legions of staff and vol- at 13,114 feet. unteers who work together to ensure that the wonders of this park are preserved. Plants & Animals: In total, Yosemite is (See the “Who’s Who at the Park” chap- home to more than 400 species of verte- brates. These include fish, amphibians, ter for more information.) reptiles, birds and mammals. Yosemite is National parks were established to protect famous for its giant sequoia groves and oak what is truly special about America. They are woodlands. places to be shared, places where everyone is included, places where we can reconnect Popular Activities: Visitors to the park can with our heritage. The grandeur of Yosemite hike, rock climb, backpack, and birdwatch. Hik- ©2019 Preferred Brands International. All rights reserved. International. Brands Preferred ©2019 ing Half Dome now requires a permit, so be sure is similarly special, bringing us together with to check at a visitor center before heading out. a collective sense of awe. Whether you are here for a few hours or a few days, there are Biking: Yosemite offers over 12 miles of plentiful opportunities to find fun, as well as paved bike paths and bikers can also use fulfillment. regular roads. Hiking: With more than 800 miles of hik- ing trails, visitors are sure to find a trail that suits their capabilities. PHOTO Camping: The park has 13 main camp- grounds—and backcountry camping for OP! adventurers. Send us your stories and photos and TASTY BITE® is all-natural Lodging: Whether you are looking for a and perfect for the trail. Look you could be a part of our guide! cabin or a luxurious hotel room, Yosemite for the yellow pouch in the Be a part of the Oh,Ranger! world! international food aisle.* offers a variety of options. tastybite.com *Keep wildlife wild; Don’t feed the animals. | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK 1 A23899_2d_9tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd 04.04.19 A23899x01D_OhRanger_smp.psd Epson A23899X02C_Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product_smp.psd HP FINAL Client: Tasty Bite APPROVAL SIGNATURES ROUND(s) 3 Filename: 19tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd SIZE / Date: 4-2-2019 2:32 PM MECHANICAL SPECS (w x h) FONTS & IMAGES PROOF FORMAT Job #: 2967 Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Fonts TRAFFIC Insert Date: 4/1 Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Knockout (HTF49 Liteweight), Acumin Pro Condensed (Light), Pubs or Loc: PROD. 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WE’RE ALL CONNECTED As a young man, John Muir, the naturalist known as, “Father of the National Parks,” Mark, Joel & Alex – connecting in parks! had an accident that left him temporarily blinded. It changed his life forever. When he science. I often find inspiration in parks. In its regained his sight, he emerged into the light traditional form, yoga was about joining with ever-determined to pursue his dreams of the collective universe. So, too, is Muir’s quote, exploration. Fortunately for the world, Muir’s best illustrated by an example from Yellowstone. trials led him to help move Congress to set When wolves were reintroduced there after a aside Yosemite, one of his many contributions 70-year absence, the rampant elk population to our nation’s preservation movement. could no longer leisurely nibble on willows, graze When faced with adversity, we have but in open meadows or congregate by the rivers. In two choices. We can either rise above our a short period of time, the forests and meadows circumstance or succumb to our demons of began to regenerate. Song birds appeared. doubt, fear, resentment and apathy. While Beavers flourished, building dams, which Muir was lucky to have his sight return, his created habitats for otters, muskrats and ducks. subsequent efforts drew strength from hope, Cooler waters, shaded by more trees, attracted compassion, kindness and love to rise up different species of amphibians and fish. Tree from personal adversity. roots stabilized the river banks, diminished Lately, it feels like we’re all dealing with erosion and even changed the geography of the too many hurdles. Every hour, “breaking” park! Indeed, pick out anything by itself and we news spews forth accounts of tragedy and quickly find that everything is connected. divisiveness. It was with this backdrop that I Now is the time to seek out connection— SOMEWHERE was preparing to teach a restorative yoga class, whether in a park, a yoga studio or anywhere to create a safe environment for my students you find inspiration—to find strength to rise up BETWEEN and provide an hour’s worth of peace and quiet and overcome the obstacles that face us all… to carry out into the world. What theme would capture their imagination and neatly underscore STUNNING our human need for connectedness? When teaching, I try to use examples that marry ancient tradition with contemporary and SURREAL GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! VISITUTAH.COM Parks are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great picture or are awaiting an important email? 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