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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 10 MIN

Who discovered Yosemite National Park

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready for a giant adventure in Yosemite! ⛰️ Imagine waterfalls taller than skyscrapers and trees so old they were alive when dinosaurs roamed! 🤯 175 years ago, some people saw this amazing place for the very first time and couldn't believe their eyes! But wait—Native Americans lived there happily for thousands of years before that! Discover the incredible journey of how Yosemite became one of America's first national parks, thanks to nature-lover John Muir who fought hard to keep it wild! Mira and Finn take you deep into the giant sequoias and roaring rivers of this spectacular valley. Don't miss this epic story of discovery, giants, and protecting nature! What secrets did they find in the mountains?

Get ready for a giant adventure in Yosemite! ⛰️ Imagine waterfalls taller than skyscrapers and trees so old they were alive when dinosaurs roamed! 🤯 175 years ago, some people saw this amazing place for the very first time and couldn't believe their eyes! But wait—Native Americans lived there happily for thousands of years before that! Discover the incredible journey of how Yosemite became one of America's first national parks, thanks to nature-lover John Muir who fought hard to keep it wild!...

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Get ready for a giant adventure in Yosemite! ⛰️ Imagine waterfalls taller than skyscrapers and trees so old they were alive when dinosaurs roamed! 🤯 175 years ago, some people saw this amazing place for the very first time and couldn't believe...

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