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Enjoy the splendor of Yosemite.
Enjoy the splendor of Yosemite. El Capitan, the largest single piece of granite in the world, soars up to 4,000 feet. Bridalveil Falls, reaches the height of a 62-story building. Yosemite Falls are the highest in North America, standing at 2,435 feet. Waterfalls and Half Dome, known throughout the world for its unique shape, vie for your attention.
 Applegate Park and Zoo
Go wild in Merced's first city park.
 San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
The San Luis Reservoir has a shoreline of 65 miles with two boat ramps. The O'Neill Forebay has 14 miles of shoreline and two boat ramps. The Los Banos Reservoir has a 12 mile shoreline located in a steep walled canyon: it has one boat ramp.
 Grassland Wetlands
Merced County is home to a third of the State's remaining protected wetlands. California once had 4 million acres - and now only 5 percent of those lands remain. This diverse area is still home to more than 550 types of animals, birds and plants. Located
 See cheese made before your eyes!
Visit the world's largest cheese plant in the heart of America's leading dairy region . . . California's Central Valley. See cheese made befor your very eyes . . . visit the huge gift shop, enjoy a wonderful lunch or ice cream treat in the deli
 Bright's Pioneer Exhibit
About 14 miles outside of Merced in Le Grand is a display sure to please farm enthusiasts. With more than 300 rarities that include a San Francisco trolley car, automobiles, trucks and antique farm vehicles, you'll enjoy taking this step back in time.
 
 
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