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Pre-Trip Fun for Yosemite National Park, California
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Watch
"Yosemite: Fate of Heaven" -- A documentary about the park, hosted by Robert Redford. (Teens and Up)
"Last of the Mohicans" -- For older kids, an epic about Native American life, starring Daniel Day-Lewis. (Teens)
"The Long, Long Trailer" -- Better for grown-ups, this comedy about honeymooning at the park stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. (Teens and Up)
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Eat
Sensational S'Mores -- If you're camping at Yosemite, this is a classic, must-have treat.
Trail Mix -- A protein-packed, no-mess snack for hikers.
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Read
"Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend from California's Yosemite Valley" by Robert D. San Souci -- The retelling of an Indian legend about the formation of El Capitan. (Ages 4 to 8)
"The Tree of Time: A Story of a Special Sequoia" by Kathy Baron -- A look at one of the park's oldest and biggest sequoia trees. (Ages 4 to 8)
"Letters Home From Our National Parks -- Yosemite" by Lisa Halvorsen -- Packed with information about the history, flora, and fauna of Yosemite, but told in letter form (to better hold kids' interest). (Ages 9 to 12)
"Eye on the Wild: A Story about Ansel Adams" by Julie Dunlap -- A biography about the photographer who helped make Yosemite famous.
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Make
Duct Tape Hiking Gear -- It's hard to lose the water bottle when it's taped to you.
A Trail Tote -- Everything they'll need for an outdoor excursion.