The famous Yosemite Park in California will be closed to visitors from Friday (April 6) due to possible flooding. A major spring storm bringing heavy rainfall is the cause of the closure.
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The most beautiful US national parks
With over 300 million annual visitors the 59 National Parks in the US, with their exciting landscapes and divers nature, are one of the world's biggest tourist attractions. Here a selection of the most impressive.
Yosemite National Park (World Heritage since 1984), California
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The largest
Wrangell-St.Elias National Park, (53,000 km²/ 20,587 mi²), Alaska
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The highest
Denali National Park (6,190 meters/ 20,310 ft), Alaska
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The very pointy one
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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The very arid one
Death Valley National Park, California, Nevada
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The very humid one
Everglades National Park, Florida
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The explosive one
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
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The green one
Redwood National Park, California
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Northern California is bracing for a major spring storm. Yosemite National Park officials canceled camping reservations for this weekend due to a warm Pacific storm that is expected to have a significant effect on the park and surrounding areas starting Friday.
Roadways, campgrounds and other facilities could be affected. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Yosemite area from 11 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Sunday.
Known for its steep granite walls and waterfalls, Yosemite Valley attracts more than three million visitors every year.
