April 22nd FPT UNIVERSITY

Just 165 miles from San Francisco, lies one of

America’s greatest treasures. Yosemite National
Park sits on the western

Cliffs in Yosemitte
slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains,
it also occupies a special place in the nation’s
soul.

Valley

Teacher :Roy Manatad Gocela

Nguyễn Thị Hồng Chi

Lê Phương Liên HS160803

Vũ Hồng Nhung HS160786
CONTENT
1 Location

2 Map
3 When the first American Indians settled in
Yosemite Valley.

4 Main features
 Weather
  The jaw-dropping rock formations surrounding 
Yosemite Valley.
 Wildlife and the Natural World

5 Recommendations for travel

6 Conclusion
7 Reference
01 Location :
Just 165 miles from San Francisco, lies one of America’s greatest treasures. Yosemite National
Park sits on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, it also occupies a
special place in the nation’s soul. Yosemite’s story began as the last ice age ended, when the
glaciers of the region’s high country
scoured and sculptured the valley below. Managed by the National Park Service and covering
almost 1200 square miles.
Yosemite takes in five
vegetation zones, from oak
and chaparral woodlands to
sparse alpine high country.

Of the four million visitors

who come each year, most
spend their time in Yosemite Valley, which is open year-round. At only 8 miles long and 1 mile
wide, this valley packs in more jaw-dropping scenery than just about any other place on Earth.

When the first American Indians settled in

Yosemite Valley.
A place unchanged with time, can change you in a
moment.
 T he moment you arrive at Yosemite, you’ll begin to experience what others
have cherished for more than 10,000 years—when American Indians first put
down roots in Yosemite Valley. Surrounded by natural beauty, seemingly
endless wilderness, sheer cliffs and remarkable tranquility, a spirit of discovery will well
up inside you. 
You’ll be following in the
footsteps of the West’s first
non-native settlers, who
came for the California gold
rush in 1850 and returned
home—some with riches
and some with stories of a
place so grand in scale and
so breathtaking in beauty
that words alone couldn’t do
it justice.
As the stories spread, the
first tourists took to
horseback discovering the
farthest reaches of the
Yosemite Valley. Its
sufficient wildlife—deer,
bear, and fish—meant a
reasonable supply of food,
and with that came the
area’s first year-round
settlers by the mid-1860s.

Map

750,000 acres
Yosemite National Park enthralls
visitors with its diverse terrain,
abundant wildlife, and
incomparable scenery. 750,000
acres of soaring cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and lush meadows make Yosemite one of the
world's natural
wonders

There aren’t so many

places where you can
directly watch the
sunset in Yosemite, so
we’ve included our
favorite reverse sunset
spots too which still
provided incredible
light.

These are the five best sunset spots in Yosemite:

1. Sentinel Dome
2. Taft Point
3. Artists Point/Inspiration Point
4. Tunnel View
5. Cook Meadow
Weather

T
he average annual temperature is 6.6 °C | 43.8 °F in Yosemite Valley. Precipitation here is about
1127 mm | 44.4 inch per year.
The best times to visit Yosemite are May and September, when the park is accessible, but not
too crowded. It's
important to know
that many roads and
trails in Yosemite
are closed for the
majority of the year
due to snow.
Yosemite Valley is
1208m above sea
level. The climate
here is mild, and
generally warm and
temperate. In
winter, there is
much more rainfall
in Yosemite Valley
than in summer.
The climate here is
classified as Csb by
the Köppen-Geiger
system
Average Temperatures & Precipitation

Yosemite Valley (4,000 feet / 1,220 m)

Month Maximum Minimum Precipitation

(°F / °C) (°F / °C) (inches / mm)

January 48 / 9 29 / -2 6.5 / 165

February 52 / 11 30 / -1 6.7 / 170

March 58 / 14 34 / 1 5.2 / 132

April 64 / 18 38 / 3 2.8 / 71

May 72 / 22 45 / 7 1.7 / 43

June 81 / 27 51 / 11 0.7 / 18

July 89 / 32 57 / 14 0.4 / 10

August 89 / 32 56 / 13 0.1 / 2.5

September 82 / 28 51 / 11 0.7 / 18

October 71 / 22 42 / 6 2.1 / 53

November 56 / 13 33 / 1 4.6 / 117

December 47 / 8 28 / -2 5.5 / 140

 
Rock formations surrounding Yosemite Valley

El Capitan
Glacier Point
Half Dome
Mt. Dana
Mt. Gibbs
Mt. Lyell
Sentinel Rock
Three Brothers
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Yosemite
Best view
Valley.
of Cathedral Rocks & Spires:

Best time to see Cathedral Rocks & Spires:

a bucket list destination for elite rock climbers from around the globe. Those who are less brave
can be awed at watching the climbers slowly and carefully ascend El Capitan.

Best time to see El Capitan:

El Capitan is always visible from Yosemite Valley—and the view is always changing with the
light and with the seasons.
________________________________________
Best view of El Capitan:
El Capitan is opposite Bridalveil Fall and is best seen from
the roads in western Yosemite Valley, including Tunnel
View, Bridalveil Fall area, and El Capitan
Meadow.Glacier Point is one of the most awe-
inspiring of all Yosemite views. Perched on an outcropping
of granite 3,000 feet up on the rim of the Yosemite Valley,
you will fill your eyes with one of the greatest sights on
earth—mountain peaks, waterfalls, and the pristine valley
below. Best of all, visitors of all ages can make it to the top
via a well-traveled road in the spring.

Best time to see Glacier

Point:
Glacier Point is best reached from
Yosemite Valley via Glacier Point Road,
which is open from approximately late
May or early June through October or
November. In winter, Glacier Point Road
closes and the only way up to Glacier Point
is by skis or snowshoes—a far more
challenging way to summit, but undeniably
rewarding.
and summer.

Best view of Glacier Point:

G lacier Point Road provides

easy access to Glacier Point,
thus making the base of the
rock a popular spot, attracting
hundreds of visitors a day. While you
will not get the feeling of “escaping it
all” it’s an excellent first stop at
Yosemite and is bound to get
everyone’s heart racing with the
anticipation of discovery and more
beauty to come.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

H
alf Dome, measuring 8,842 ft
above sea-level, is one of the
most iconic cliffs in
Yosemite, known for its
sheer magnitude—a smooth
granite wall rising nearly a
mile above the valley. In the
mid 1860s, it was deemed
“inaccessible” and thought to be
impossible to climb.

But a decade later,

mountaineer George
Anderson had summited the
peak. Since then, hundreds of
thousands of people—all fit
and experienced—have reached the
summit with a strenuous, challenging
hike. Others reach the peak after an
exhaustive climb up the cliff’s sheer
face.
Best time to see Half Dome:
Because Half Dome is a massive slab of
granite rising nearly a mile from the
Valley floor, it's visible from many
points in Yosemite, all year long. If

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

you're
thinking about hiking to the top (strong, experienced
hikers can make the round-trip in 10-12 hours), it's best to
do it when the climbing cables are in place—which is
late May through early October.
NOTE: Learn more about viewing and hiking/climbing
Half Dome by visiting the National Park Service
website. Permit required. Trailhead to Half Dome is at
shuttle stop 17.
Best view of Half Dome:
Because of its sheer height, Half Dome is visible nearly anywhere in eastern Yosemite Valley.
Any drive along the road between Yosemite Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge and roads near
Curry Village will afford you a terrific view of Half Dome
.

Mt. Dana is on the eastern edge of Yosemite, with its peak reaching over 13,060 feet. It
is the second-highest mountain peak in the Park.
Best time to see Mt. Dana:
Best time to see Mt. Dana is when Tioga Road is open, which are typically late May/early June
through late October/early November.

Best view of Mt. Dana:

Best view of Mt. Dana is from Tioga Road, west of Tioga Pass.

Mt. Gibbs (12,764 ft tall) is adjacent to Mt.

Dana.
Best time to see Mt. Gibbs:
Best time to see Mt. Gibbs is when Tioga
Road is open, which are typically late
May/early June through late October/early
November.

Best view of Mt. Gibbs:

Best view of Mt. Gibbs is from Tioga Road,
west of Tioga Pass.
 Mt. Lyell located on the southeast boundary of Yosemite National Park, Mt. Lyell is the
tallest peak in the Park (and all of Tuolumne County) at over at 13,100 feet. Mt. Lyell also holds
the largest glacier/ice field in the park: the Lyell Glacier. Unfortunately, Lyell Glacier is no
longer active due to a warming climate.

Best time to see Mt. Lyell:

Best time to see Mt. Lyell is when Tioga Road is open, which is typically late May/early June
through late October/early November, so this is the only time you’ll be able to have access to Mt.
Lyell.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Best view of Mt. Lyell:

Best view of Mt. Lyell is from a distance - thus we recommend viewing Mt. Lyell from Glacier
Point.
NOTE: To get to Mt. Lyell, park at the southeast end of the Cathedral Range. You can get there
by traveling on Tioga Road, turning towards Tuolumne Lodge, and parking just before the Lodge
in the parking lot on the left side of the road.
O pposite Yosemite Falls, you will find Sentinel Rock—watching over the Park like a
guard in a tower. It is a stunning monolith of granite, is one of the most famous rock
formations in Yosemite and a favorite of photographers and painters. In the spring,
Sentinel Falls pours down next to Sentinel Rock.
Best time to see Sentinel Rock:
At 7,038 ft tall, Sentinel Rock is visible all year—though the view changes dramatically with the
seasons and with the passing daylight.

Best view of
One of the best views
of Sentinel Rock is
from Yosemite
Valley Lodge. The
turnout at Tunnel
View also offers
views and is reached
by entering the park
via Wawona Road.
Hikers can get great
views from Yosemite
Falls Trail.

Hikers wanting to climb Sentinel Dome, near

Sentinel Rock, can take a ranger-led hike from
Glacier Point for a spectacular view. The hike
begins from the Sentinel Dome trailhead on the
Glacier Point Road.
J
ust east of El Capitan, you’ll find the Three Brothers: Eagle Peak (the highest "brother"), Middle
Brother, and Lower Brother. Naturalist John Muir wrote considerably about the Three Brothers,
and felt their view was the most spectacular in all of Yosemite. This is not one to be missed.

Best time to see.

If your goal is to take in the
stunning views, you’ll be happy to
discover Three Brothers (7,783 ft
tall) is visible year-round.

Best view of The Cathedral Beach

Picnic Area offers some of the best views
of the Three Brothers. Cathedral Beach
Picnic Area is on the left side of the road
as you drive east on Southside Drive into
Yosemite Valley.
Nature & Wildlife

Yosemite National Park plays host to a myriad of plants and wildlife through a range of
ecosystems that span 1,169 square miles. With over 400 species that call Yosemite home,
there is plenty of life at the park. 
Hiking allows for the best opportunities to catch a glimpse of the wildlife in Yosemite. 
Here are a few animals you may spot on your visit:

Black Bear
There are around 300-500 black bears that dwell in Yosemite National Park. Black bears
despite their name are browner in appearance.

Coyote
It is common to see coyotes in the park. Coyotes are typically shy and avoid human
interaction. If you do not see a coyote, you may hear them howling in the evenings. 

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep

There are over 600 bighorn sheep in Yosemite National Park thanks to efforts to preserve
the species. The Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep are currently on the endangered species
list. These sheep prefer the higher elevations of the park, so it is best to spot them with
binoculars. 
Mule Deer
Deer are very common in the park and many have become accustomed to humans being
nearby. It is important to not feed or touch the deer. More injuries have been reported
from deer than from bears in the park. 

Birds
Birders love Yosemite as there are over 262 species in the park! With the varying
elevations, seasons and terrain, there is a wide array of birds to see depending on when
and where you are in the park. 
Getting Around Yosemite Valley
Go Green!
Ride the Bus.
Park your car when you arrive and enjoy the ease and convenience of complimentary
shuttle buses. Eco-friendly shuttles will take you throughout Yosemite Valley. Best of all,
they are completely free!

Avoid the Rush.

In the peak season—
during the warmer
months and during school
vacations—the roads in
Yosemite Valley can be
busy. But if you get an
early start and are out the
door before 9:00 am, you
will be surprised to find few other cars on the road. When evening comes, the pace slows
again by 7:00 pm. There are countless wonderful places to stay right at Yosemite, but for
visitors entering and leaving the Valley, we recommend getting on the road early in the
morning or after close to sunset when road congestion will not be an issue.

Do not Depend on Your GPS

While GPS navigation and online directions are great for
driving America’s highways, they are often not
dependable in the Park. Recommend using good paper
maps and planning your routes within the park ahead of
time. Do not use any directions that recommend
Chowchilla Mountain road on your way to Yosemite, as
it’s a rutted dirt road that requires four-wheel-drive
vehicles. Instead, use Highway 41.

Use the Turnouts.

Yosemite National Park is filled with curvy, steep roads. Fortunately, there are turnouts
along the side of most roads where you can safely pull over to take in the view and snap
some photos. If you find yourself driving along slowly in awe of your surroundings and
cars are behind you, please pull into a turnout to let other cars pass.
 Explore on Two Wheels
Bicycling is the easiest and fastest way to get around Yosemite during the summer.
Several miles of paved biking paths let you skip the traffic and explore the park with the
sunshine on your back. You will even be able to ride the loop to Happy Isles and the road
to Mirror Lake, which are closed to cars without handicapped placards.
Conclusion Millions of
visitors come
to
California’s
Yosemite National Park
each year to see— and
even climb—the
Yosemite Valley’s
awe-inspiring rock
formations.
Towering sheer
cliffs striped with
ribbons of flowing
waterfalls rise from the
valley’s floor,
creating dazzling
photo opportunities and thrilling nature lovers.
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