Yosemite Facts by Hailey Gudynowski https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6 en-us 2019-03-05 18:48:02 UTC 2025-12-30 02:36:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Fact #5 21gudynowskiha https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338074545 Yosemite National Park could've been the site of world-class winter sports. It became a popular location for the winter sports in the early 20th century, and Yosemite was in the running to be the site of the 1932 Winter Olympic Games. ]]> 2019-03-05 18:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338074545 Fact #4 21gudynowskiha https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338648205 Yosemite is considered the birthplace of rock climbing as a sport. This is because the challenging climbs really attract rock climbers, and some of history's most famous climbers conquered the granite walls. ]]> 2019-03-06 22:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338648205 Fact #3 21gudynowskiha https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338650898 The Soda Springs Cabin at Yosemite is a small cabin that was built by John Baptiste Lembert in the late 19th century. Today, it is extremely tiny and roofless, and it's also close to collapsing, however it does manage to protect the famous Soda Springs. ]]> 2019-03-06 23:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338650898 Fact #2 21gudynowskiha https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338651946 Apparently, at dusk in mid to late February, Yosemite's famous Horsetail Fall appears to glow. It happens because the setting sun hits the water just right, making it appear to be on fire. ]]> 2019-03-06 23:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338651946 Fact #1 21gudynowskiha https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338652712 The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite's most famous hotel, was once used as a war hospital. During World War II, the US Navy leased it originally to be used as a psychiatric rehab facility but later turned into a space for more holistic treatments. ]]> 2019-03-06 23:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/21gudynowskiha/fwcv9p6l1na6/wish/338652712