NEWS & EVENTS

Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity.

Nina’s mother, Mildred Taylor Greenough, loved Yosemite National Park and visited often during World War II.

News & Interviews

Camp Amache World War II Japanese Internment | Interview series with Gordon Nagai detailing his experiences at Camp Amache. May–September 2017.

President Biden designates Amache National Historic Site as America’s newest national park | National Park Service press release. March 18, 2022.

“As a nation, we must face the wrongs of our past in order to build a more just and equitable future,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. “I applaud President Biden and the bipartisan action in Congress that has ensured this important and painful chapter in our nation’s story is preserved and honored for the generations to come. After visiting Amache and meeting with survivors and descendants, I was moved by their resilience and the way in which Colorado communities came together during and after the injustice to support Japanese Americans. May we all be inspired to do the same today for all our fellow citizens.”

For more information on Amache National Historic Site, click here.