Its namesake (*) falls drop into the Merced River, and, like Sequoia National Park, its creation was instigated by John Muir.
This region includes Tenaya Valley, and an old tradition here consisted of pushing a bonfire off a cliff in a namesake "firefall" on Glacier Point. This park is near a cliff of polygonal basalt columns, Devils Postpile National Monument, and it includes Bridalveil Fall. Its namesake (*) falls drop into the Merced River, and, like Sequoia National Park, its creation was instigated by John Muir. Its notable features include El Capitan and Half Dome. For 10 points, name this national park located in the Sierra Nevadas of eastern California.
This region includes Tenaya Valley, and an old tradition here consisted of pushing a bonfire off a cliff in a namesake "firefall" on Glacier Point.
Yosemite National Park