YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.
the heart of California.
'hanging' valleys many waterfalls
cirque lakes polished domes moraines an excellent overview
flora and fauna
History:
Geology:Many rocks are found in Yosemite
National Park, for instance Plutonic rocks, Volcanic Igneous
rocks, Granite, Granodiorite, Potassium, Biotite, Gabbro, etc.
Fauna: There are many animals and insects
living in Yosemite National Park including bobcats, black bears, the red fox, mule deer, the spotted owl, tarantulas, and around 400 species
of vertebrates.
Fauna:
Flora:There are several hundreds of plants and trees in Yosemite National Park,
including California Black Oak, Incense Cedar, Western Azaleas,
Arrowleaf Groundsel, Sierra Butterweed, Whitebark Pine etc.
Flora:
Weather:The weather throughout the year in
Yosemite National Park is based on the seasons, like here in Michigan. But there in the winter its snows a ton!
Environmental Concerns:Even though Yosemite National Park is a
spectacular and fabulous place , it still has some environmental issues. Some of
those issues are invasive species, climate change, air quality/pollution, fires, and
visitor uses.
Visitation:Over 3 million people visit Yosemite
National Park a year.
Activities:• In Yosemite National Park, couple activities you can
occupy yourself with are hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding , rock climbing, etc.