Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is a land where history was made—our nation's first land dedicated to recreation and enjoyment. As the precedent for all future American national parks, we truly know there would be no national parks without Yosemite. Located in central California, Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 and draws four million annual visitors. Almost 95 percent of the park’s 747,956 acres (roughly the size of Rhode Island) is classified as wilderness.
Yosemite National Park offers an abundance of activities and sightseeing destinations. The Valley is a 7 mile wide canyon with incredible rock formations, including El Capitan, the world's tallest granite monolith and one of the world's top rock climbing destinations. Yosemite Falls is the largest waterfall in North America with breathtaking views. Peak visitation at the falls is in the spring as it is comprised entirely of melting snow. The park is also known for its Giant Sequoia trees, which are estimated to be over 3,000 years old.
Park Updates
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UpdateNPF Invests $5.8 Million in Service Corps Program
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UpdateNPF Invests in Park Partner Organizations to Further Capacity-Building Goals
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UpdateNPF’s ParkVentures Program Awards $2.2 Million to Affinity Groups
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UpdateOnward
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UpdateNPF and Subaru Build on a Decade of Partnering to Support National Parks
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UpdateProtecting Wildlife: NPF Grants Support Threatened and Endangered Species
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UpdateNPF Grant Supports Largest Wetland Restoration Project in Yosemite National Park’s History
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UpdateAnother Year of Impact in Our Parks