![]() It was the first time the government protected land because of its natural beauty so that people could enjoy it, and we’re still benefiting from their foresight today. Twenty-six years before it was a national park, President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Land Grant on June 30, 1864, protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley. Check out some cool facts about this legendary California landmark.ġ. Yosemite might be our nation’s 3rd national park, but it sparked the idea of national parks. On October 1, 1890, Yosemite became a national park, and more than 125 years later, it’s still wowing visitors. ![]() ![]() Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, towering granite monoliths, deep valleys and ancient giant sequoias.
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