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Yosemite

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[yoh-sem-i-tee] / yoʊˈsɛm ɪ ti /

noun

  1. 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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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

The nine national parks in the Golden State — including Yosemite, Death Valley and Joshua Tree — attracted nearly 12 million recreational visits in 2025, according to statistics from the National Park Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

There were 4.3 million visits to Yosemite in 2025, 2.9 million to Joshua Tree and 1.3 million to Death Valley, according to the data.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Joslin began working as a wildlife biologist in Yosemite in 2021, eventually going on to manage the park’s wildlife data and bat conservation program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Plunging 1,000 feet into the gorge, we saw Yosemite Falls.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker