Yosemite National Park is one of America's first national parks,
consisting of a large tract of land in the Sierra Nevada
mountains of Northern California. Created in 1890, the park is
known worldwide today for its famed waterfall, for its rock
formations such as El Capitan and Half Dome, for its lakes and
rivers, its Giant Sequoia trees, its hiking and horseback riding
trails, and for its pure natural beauty. Our writers and
photographers explore Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley
in this section of our Web site. In it, you will find stories,
photographs, and multimedia content that highlight some of the
most interesting places, activities, and people. Click on the
arrow above to see deer feeding in the early morning in the
Yosemite Valley. And click on the arrow above to see and hear
the Lower Falls at Yosemite Valley. We share what we have
learned about the park's environment, the history and culture of
the land, and the individuals who preserve and take care of the
park on behalf of the nation. Ou