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Few things say Yosemite National Park like Yosemite Falls.This entry in the Yosemite Icon series celebrates the booming harbinger of spring that has long delighted outdoor adventurers, nature lovers, and waterfall buffs alike.Plunging more than 2400 feet to the floor of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls is an accessible wonder, popular with hikers, international visitors, and fans of its famous splash zone. With three cascades that feature in millions of photographs, Yosemite Falls is a must-do pilgrimage for anyone who considers themselves a waterfall connoisseur. The sixth tallest waterfall on earth, renowned for its “moonbows,” and loaded with both smooth paths and challenging hikes—what’s not to love? And while its booming voice can be heard across the Valley during peak flow, Yosemite Falls changes with the seasons, giving it an air of mystery that keeps visitors coming back.Each slim yet elegant title in the Yosemite Icon series gathers stunning photos and insider information to tell the story of one of the park’s celebrated landscape elements. Replete with natural and human history, these books are equally enjoyable both at home and on trails: Pop them in your backpack as on-the-go guides or peruse them from your couch to remember your favorite features between visits. Featuring: All about the falls, or Where does the water go? Connecting with your favorite waterfall The best spots for capturing the view Taking care while you’re there Fascinating facts and insider tips

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Since the founding of the National Park Service in 1916, tens of thousands of NPS employees and volunteers have devoted themselves to preserving our public lands, which today number more than 400. Each person's NPS career is unique, seasoned with daily duties, grand adventures, and everything in between! Yet there is one common element: each person has plenty of material for terrific stories about living and working in America's most special places. These 100 true stories from current and past NPS employees and volunteers make for an engrossing, funny, and often moving read, with something for everyone. The writers welcome visitors, ride the rails, collar caribou, reenact and make history, and every day face the mystery of wildness--including plenty of bears!--all for America's public lands. Featuring more than 100 photographs and stories from 80 different parks, monuments, and historic sites, stretching from the coast of Maine to American Samoa, The Wonder of It All is sure to inspire a new generation to cherish the natural and cultural resources that the National Park Service was born to preserve.

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