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The Yosemite Store is operated by the non-profit Yosemite Association, which donates revenues from sales to the National Park Service in Yosemite for educational, research, and environmental programs. Thus, your purchases from the Yosemite Store directly benefit Yosemite National Park.
Natural fires were low intensity prior to suppression.  

Did You Know?
Prior to fire suppression by Euro-American settlers, approximately 16,000 acres burned each year in Yosemite National Park either by natural fires or through American Indian fire management practices.

Last Updated: August 18, 2006 at 19:23 EST