Greetings from Yosemite National Park

When I was a kid, my father took me and my sibs camping in Yosemite in the early 60’s. All day and night we heard people yelling: “Elmer”, “Elsie, Gilbert!” repeatedly. Being newbies to the park, we had no idea what was going on. My Dad,OBM, told us that they were probably the names of kids (like us) who had gotten lost. This was, indeed, a cautionary tale for us pre-adolescents. Especially for me, since my first name is “Gilbert”. So we took to yelling the names of these assumed unfortunates to help find “The Three” and return them to their poor parents. On a subsequent trip, I found out that we were yelling the names of some prominent local bears that frequented the Valley’s dump!

Sincerely,
Gil(bert)

Yosemite National Park

With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world.

State(s): California

Established: 1890

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