Discover US National Parks: Yosemite National Park, California (1890)

• Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the state of California.

• It is one of the oldest national parks in the United States, established in 1890.

• The park is known for its waterfalls, granite cliffs and giant sequoia trees.

• Hiking, camping and rock climbing are popular activities.

• The Yosemite Valley is the most popular destination, with iconic sites like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point.

• Wildlife in the park includes black bears, mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes and more.

• The best time to visit is spring and fall, when temperatures are mild and the park isn't too crowded.