Once upon a time, in Yosemite Valley. Fun facts about Yosemite Valley: 😎 Most visitors to Yosemite National Park go directly to Yosemite Valley. 🤓 Yosemite Valley, depending on your source, is 7-8 miles long and about 1 mile wide. For perspective, Yosemite National Park is 759,620 acres or 1,187 square miles. 😮 According to the seven associated tribes of Yosemite, their name for the valley is Ahwahnee. According to some resources this can translate to valley of the gaping mouth. 🥶 The large U-shaped valley was formed by a series of glaciations over time. 🤩 Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias were the two areas originally protected by the Yosemite Land Grant in 1864. 🧐 Do you have any other fun facts or fun questions about Yosemite Valley? 📸 Many thanks to @snapndee for sharing this photo of Yosemite Valley's beauty for our fall/winter social media profile photos on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. #Yosemite #YosemiteValley #Beauty #NationalPark #YosemiteNationalPark Alt text: Beautiful blue skies with a hint of clouds at a snowy Valley View. Along the horizon golden leaves can be seen on the trees at a distance and Bridalveil Fall is on the right. If you look closely in the clouds, El Capitan can be see peeking out.