History of the Yosemite area the Yosemite area in 1863. Pressure from Starr King and Olmsted, photographs by Carleton Watkins, and geological data from the 1863 Geological Survey of California prompted legislators to take action. Senator John Conness of California introduced a park bill in 1864 to the United States Senate to cede Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees to California. The bill easily passed both houses of the United States Congress, and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on June 30, 1864. The Yosemite Grant, as it was called, was given to California as a state park for "public use, resort
Adventure Park USA Adventure Park USA Adventure Park USA is a small theme park in Monrovia, Maryland, east of Frederick, Maryland, which opened in 2005. The park consists of 3 roller coasters, 5 spinning attractions, and a go-kart Formula 1 track. The park also includes several indoor activities including, rock climbing, arcade games, a ropes course, and bumper cars. At the front desk, you can buy passes for 3 or 4 hours, and for all day. 48" is considered "EXTREME", and under 48" is considered "ADVENTURER". For meals, you can go to several stands and restaurant centers that feature food and drink like