The Story of Yosemite National Park (1991)
Breathtaking valleys, gouged by glaciers. Dizzying waterfalls. Soaring peaks. Yosemite's beauty is unique in all the world!
Mountain men Joseph R Walker was probably the first non-Indian to see Yosemite, in 1833, but not until the California militia entered the valley rounding up the Ahwahneechee Indians was the region discovered. In June, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, making it a California State Park. It became famous through the writings of Horace Greeley and the efforts of John Muir. Cinematographer Dennis Burkhart captures in this video the magnificence of Yosemite Valley (El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome), the High Sierra (John Muir Trail, Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Pass) and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. The camera catches the wildlife that roams the 1,1170 square miles of Yosemite, i.e. the mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, coyotes, bighorn sheep, and the rare peregrine falcon. This video reveals why 3.8 million visitors come each year and stand before awe-inspiring panoramas they will never forget.
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World
Keywords
yosemite, nature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of Yosemite National Park about?
- Mountain men Joseph R Walker was probably the first non-Indian to see Yosemite, in 1833, but not until the California militia entered the valley rounding up the Ahwahneechee Indians was the region discovered. In June, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, making it a California State Park. It became famous through the writings of Horace Greeley and the efforts of John Muir. Cinematographer Dennis Burkhart captures in this video the magnificence of Yosemite Valley (El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome), the High Sierra (John Muir Trail, Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Pass) and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. The camera catches the wildlife that roams the 1,1170 square miles of Yosemite, i.e. the mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, coyotes, bighorn sheep, and the rare peregrine falcon. This video reveals why 3.8 million visitors come each year and stand before awe-inspiring panoramas they will never forget.
- Who directed The Story of Yosemite National Park?
- The Story of Yosemite National Park was directed by Dennis Burkhart.
- How long is The Story of Yosemite National Park?
- The Story of Yosemite National Park has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of Yosemite National Park?
- The Story of Yosemite National Park is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Story of Yosemite National Park produced?
- The Story of Yosemite National Park was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Story of Yosemite National Park?
- The themes of The Story of Yosemite National Park include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.