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It would take several visits to Yosemite National park to see all the natural wonders and experience all the recreational activities included in this mesmerizing program. Everywhere you look is something to stir the senses and captivate the imagination. You’ll visit Yosemite’s incomparable sites, including El Capitan, the largest solid granite rock in the world, and whose nearly perpendicular walls present irresistible challenges to rock climbers, Half Dome, a symbol of the park throughout the world, and Mariposa Grove with its towering centuries-old sequoias. You’ll get the rare opportunity to venture close enough to appreciate the awesome power and grandeur of Yosemite’s waterfalls. You’ll hike through the magnificent backcountry and hang glide for soaring views of Yosemite Valley. A postmaster, a park interpreter, and a ranger offer their unique perspectives of Yosemite, while archival photos, rare footage, and dramatic readings trace the area’s history. You’ll meet the earliest Native-American inhabitants and gain appreciation for their proud culture. You’ll also meet John Muir, who dedicated his life to conserving these rare lands.