Yosemite | Lost LA | S3 E1

Californians have long fought over what Yosemite means, and how to manage it. Since its birth as a park and preserve in 1864, Yosemite has become a postcard for the natural beauty of California. Each year, millions visit from around the globe to see the cliffs, waterfalls and meadows that inspire wonder and reverence of the American West. This episode explores how Yosemite has changed over time: from a land maintained by indigenous peoples; to its emergence as a tourist attraction; to the site of conflict over humanity’s relationship with nature. 00:00 - Intro: How Should We Experience Yosemite? 02:06 - Ranger Shelton Johnson's Opinion on an Unfiltered Yosemite Experience 04:16 - John Muir's Sacred Relationship with Yosemite 08:12 - How Indigenous People Sustained Yosemite for 8,000 Years 13:22 - The Artificial Spectacle of Firefall 18:03 - Yosemite Riots: Law Enforcement Vs. Park-Goers 25:51 - Credits Want to learn more? Watch more Lost LA at https://bit.ly/3qCwAew ~~~~~~ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3wiFfZ2 Love PBS SoCal? Your support keeps the programs you love alive. Donate today: https://bit.ly/you-tube-donation Follow us: Instagram:   / pbssocal   TikTok:   / pbssocal   Facebook:   / pbssocal   Sign-up for our Newsletter: https://www.pbssocal.org/newsletter #LostLA #LosAngeles #history #Yosemite