LEAVING SO SOON? 2 More Cool Things There’s so much to do in the park but don’t miss these deep dives into the history of the area.
› The Mariposa Museum & History Center A massive and eclectic collection of artifacts and exhibits interpreting Native American, Spanish Settlement, California Gold Rush, Yosemite and Mariposa County History. mariposamuseum.com
› The Yosemite Climbing Museum
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Yosemite was where modern climbing was invented. From the famed Camp 4 camping area in Yosemite Valley, a group of rebellious climbers made the first accents of the giant granite walls thought previously unassailable, including Half Dome. Founder Ken Yager was a young climber during some of the most daring portions of this rich history and has dedicated his life to celebrating and honoring “the Dirtbags of Camp 4” with a museum in Mariposa dedicated to their history making accomplishments. yosemiteclimbing.org >>> Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias is a star (and often missed) attraction of Yosemite National Park.
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