East of San Francisco, California’s Yosemite National Park spans over 740,000 acres. The region is well known for its iconic Half Dome, Mariposa Grove’s giant sequoia trees, and many other natural wonders. Scottish-American naturalist and poet John Muir spent a lifetime writing about Yosemite’s beauty, and curious nature enthusiasts can learn a lot about the park from his work.
There are many interesting facts about the park that even frequent visitors may not know. Aside from reading Muir’s work and exploring Yosemite’s National Park Service website, you can find out more about the park with this list of cool facts. Read on for details about everything from the “rushing slushies” to Yosemite’s Bear Team.