Who gave Yosemite its name?
Who gave Yosemite its name? Attached to Savage's unit was Doctor Lafayette Bunnell, who later wrote about his awestruck impressions of the valley in The Discovery of the Yosemite. Bunnell is credited with naming Yosemite Valley, based on his interviews with Chief Tenaya.
Why did Yosemite change names?
The name change came about in a legal battle with Delaware North, a company that lost a $2bn bid to run concessions for the California park's hotels, restaurants and outdoor activities it had operated since 1993.