Basic Park Information History and Culture How Yosemite Came to Be Group of Miwok in council by Cedar bark structure in Yosemite Valley near the Merced River where Yosemite Lodge now stands. Group of Miwok in council by Cedar bark structure in Yosemite Valley near the Merced River where Yosemite Lodge now stands. Under construction 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