When Kruesi finished making the phonograph Edison put on the tin foil and then recorded the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb; Edison's daughter Marion was at the time nearly five years old and his eldest son was almost two. Edison then adjusted the reproducer and the machine reproduced it perfectly.
Spring in Yosemite National Park. Spring is by far the best time to visit Yosemite Valley. In May the waterfalls are at their peak, the wildflowers are blooming, and the summer crowds have not yet arrived. Daytime temperatures are often divine, but be prepared for chilly temperatures at night.
Add a little luxury to your Yosemite vacation when you reserve your stay at Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, California. Yosemite National Park is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 185 miles east of San Francisco and 360 miles north of Los Angeles. The closest town is Mariposa on CA 140, which is 30 miles west of Yosemite Valley. Watch Out for Road Closures. From November through May, the Tioga Road (which crosses the Sierra Nevada between US 395 and CA 120), is usually closed due to heavy snow. For current California highway conditions, call 800.427.7623 when inside California or Nevada, or 916.445.7623 when elsewhere.