2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,Wild and Scenic Rivers: Merced River
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US #5381a
2019 Merced River – Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Pictures the Merced River that flows through Yosemite National Park
- One of 12 stamps commemorating the Wild and Scenic Rivers System established under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 21, 2019
First Day City: Bend, Oregon
Quantity Issued: 60,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which established a system of over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico as of 2019.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River runs through the park, one of the over 200 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
History the stamp represents: Yosemite National Park is known for soaring rock faces and unforgettable scenery. Part of what makes this park so beautiful is the Merced River that flows through Yosemite Valley.
The Merced River originated around 10 million years ago when the Sierra Nevada mountains were still being formed. In fact, the Merced and other waterways eroded the rock between the mountains, helping create the peaks and valleys we see today. Glacial activity was also a major factor in shaping the Sierra Nevada landscape. This includes the path of the Merced River. From the base of Clark Range at 8,017 feet above sea level, the Merced flows through Yosemite National Park and on until it eventually empties into the San Joaquin River. Its total journey spans 145 miles.
One of the most breathtaking pieces of the Merced River is where it crashes over two of Yosemite’s famous waterfalls – Vernal and Nevada Falls. While some Yosemite waterfalls can only be seen during snowmelt in the spring, Vernal and Nevada Falls (together nicknamed the “Giant Staircase”) flow all year. In fact, there are a series of hiking trails that allow visitors to climb to the top of both.
In 1987, Congress established 122 miles of the Merced River as a Wild and Scenic River, ensuring its natural beauty can be enjoyed for many years to come.
US #5381a
2019 Merced River – Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Pictures the Merced River that flows through Yosemite National Park
- One of 12 stamps commemorating the Wild and Scenic Rivers System established under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 21, 2019
First Day City: Bend, Oregon
Quantity Issued: 60,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which established a system of over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico as of 2019.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River runs through the park, one of the over 200 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
History the stamp represents: Yosemite National Park is known for soaring rock faces and unforgettable scenery. Part of what makes this park so beautiful is the Merced River that flows through Yosemite Valley.
The Merced River originated around 10 million years ago when the Sierra Nevada mountains were still being formed. In fact, the Merced and other waterways eroded the rock between the mountains, helping create the peaks and valleys we see today. Glacial activity was also a major factor in shaping the Sierra Nevada landscape. This includes the path of the Merced River. From the base of Clark Range at 8,017 feet above sea level, the Merced flows through Yosemite National Park and on until it eventually empties into the San Joaquin River. Its total journey spans 145 miles.
One of the most breathtaking pieces of the Merced River is where it crashes over two of Yosemite’s famous waterfalls – Vernal and Nevada Falls. While some Yosemite waterfalls can only be seen during snowmelt in the spring, Vernal and Nevada Falls (together nicknamed the “Giant Staircase”) flow all year. In fact, there are a series of hiking trails that allow visitors to climb to the top of both.
In 1987, Congress established 122 miles of the Merced River as a Wild and Scenic River, ensuring its natural beauty can be enjoyed for many years to come.