Yosemite adds 400 acres in national park's largest expansion in 70 years

• Addition of Ackerson Meadow features wetlands and a grassy meadow
• Area purchased for $2.3m from private owners and donated to park

Visitors to Yosemite national park in California have more room to roam after officials on Wednesday announced a 400-acre expansion of the park – its largest in nearly 70 years.

The addition features wetlands and a grassy meadow surrounded by tall pine trees on rolling hills that are home to endangered wildlife.

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Source: Guardian Environment