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S24-D10P, Yosemite — a Road Scholar Adventure
April 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Yosemite in California is one of the most popular parks in the National Park System. It is known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and the dramatic granite cliffs El Capitan and Half-Dome. Mike Ahern visited the park with a Road Scholar group in October 2023. From the 49’er gold-seekers to the naturalist John Muir, this presentation will discuss the fascinating history of Yosemite, display its spectacular scenery, and highlight the challenges affecting its future as one of our iconic national parks.
Presenter: Mike Ahern
Mike Ahern holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry and served 26 years in the US Army. He has taught at the US Military Academy at West Point, 12 years with Prince William County Schools, and as an adjunct for George Mason University’s College of Education. He is a former Washington Post Teacher of the Year for Prince William County Schools. Mike is a former president of LLI-Manassas and has taught many classes for LLI.
LLI Coordinator: Mike Ahern