Basic Park Information History and Culture How Yosemite Came to Be President Theodore Roosevelt (left) and John Muir (right) at Glacier Point overlooking Yosemite Valley. President Theodore Roosevelt (left) and John Muir (right) at Glacier Point overlooking Yosemite Valley. Share this Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Email Icon Join Yosemite National Park Trips Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Already have an account? Sign In Join Yosemite National Park Trips Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Already have an account? Sign In Photo: Public Domain