Yosemite

American

[yoh-sem-i-tee] / yoʊˈsɛm ɪ ti /

noun

a valley in E California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: a part of Yosemite National Park. 7 miles (11 km) long.

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But Potter, who struggled with unchecked mental illness, depicted himself as an antihero outsider with a spiritual connection to the ravens of Yosemite, and could also be juvenile, selfish and oblivious.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In April, her family will take a staycation in their hometown of Las Vegas, instead of a planned road trip to Yosemite National Park.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

“It is common for aircraft to conduct touch-and-go operations at Fresno Yosemite International Airport,” said Vikkie Calderon, a spokesperson for the airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Still, carrying and displaying a flag on El Capitan has long been part of the culture for Yosemite rock-climbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

The kids around him were telling one another about all the fun stuff they’d done that summer—trips to Disneyland, camping in Yosemite National Park, or swimming at the beach.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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