Welcome to the best! -- Planning your visit -- Getting to Yosemite and getting around -- Weather -- Keeping Yosemite green ---- Yosemite's rich past -- Native Yosemite -- Conflicts and conservation -- Early park history -- Art in the park -- Maybe we shouldn't have done that? ---- It's all about the Rocks -- Geologic history -- Active forces ---- The birth of a sport -- Yosemite climbing history -- Lingo, gear and rating systems ---- Plants! from massive to microscopic -- Sequoias: the world's largest living things -- More trees -- Wildflowers -- Poisonous and pesky ---- The World's smartest bears and other fascinating wildlife -- Special status -- Many mammals -- The famous black bear -- Amphibians and reptiles -- An abundance of birds -- Observing wildlife : a special guide ---- Water, water everywhere -- Rivers and lakes -- waterfalls -- Extreme H20 ---- Endless things to see and do -- Take a hike! -- Bakcpacking -- Wilderness safety and rescue -- Ride a bike! -- Let the horses do the walking -- A winter wonderland -- Ranger programs -- Camping.
Summary:
In eight chapters covering everything from "Yosemite's Rich Past" to "Endless Things to See and Do," Mike Graf calls on the park's most knowledgeable insiders -- biologists, rangers, even the park's resident entertainer -- to share their most exciting stories and best advice. Colorful photos and illustrations enable young readers to get up close and personal with Yosemite's waterfalls, Giant Sequoia trees, sheer granite walls, and, of course, those famous black bears. This guide also recommends gear for a national park visit and offers safety tips, a wildlife observation how-to and birding guide, tips on managing a wildlife encounter, and a guide to rock climber lingo and a difficulty ratings system. Also featured are detailed accounts of famous climbs, tips on how to protect the park and keep it green, an historical timeline, and a list of popular hikes. - Amazon.com.
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