Tioga Pass Road aka Highway 120 makes way for perfect summer and early fall adventures in Tuolumne Meadows. After a heavy winter, the waterfalls are still strong, and there is even some snowmelt on some of high country trails. We have a list to plan your perfect day of trail hiking, whether you’re just looking for a short and sweet stroll or something to test those limits. The best part?...
Yosemite National Park brings in over four million visitors each year! Since 4 million yearly fans can’t be wrong, there are many reasons to want to visit Yosemite, and plenty of reasons to stay within the park boundaries during your next visit. During peak season, we expect large crowds, heaps of cars, traffic delays (sometimes 1-2 hours), busy attractions, and limited parking and lodging. Here are five reasons why staying...
GET 10% OFF AT THE REDWOODS IN YOSEMITE THIS SUMMER! Stay inside Yosemite National Park in historic Wawona in one of our 120 fully equipped cozy cabins or spacious vacation homes and receive 10% OFF of your entire stay! Call us at (844) 871-0412 or use coupon code REDWOODS10 at checkout on our website. *Offer is valid for stays between now and August 29, 2019. *This offer is not valid...
Written by Christina Kantzavelos, BuenQamino When you visit Yosemite, every view in the park feels like a wonder. Every minute you are surrounded by the sheer beauty and natural amazement everywhere you look; a rushing river, a waterfall, a glistening lake. You are confronted with breathtaking vistas, a seemingly never-ending redwood trees, giant granite cliffs that have seen the beginning of time, and more. We’ve come up with a list...
New outdoor art workshops and captivating live theater performances add to the richness and drama of a visit to spectacular Yosemite National Park. Among the art and theater programs for 2013 announced today by Yosemite Conservancy are a new opportunity to paint amid the ancient Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, a gripping performance of how African-American cavalryman patrolled Yosemite’s wilderness years ago, and a thrilling first-hand account of rescues by...
Yosemite with a Furry Friend Story, text & photo credit Claire F. Meyler, yosemiteconservancy.org When we visited Yosemite for my husband’s 30th birthday, we wanted to bring the whole family – and that meant our pup, Samurai. With a few rare exceptions (noted below), Dogs are only allowed on paved trails and developed areas, to ensure the safety of Yosemite’s wildlife. But don’t let that stop you from bringing your...
We found a great video on PBS! Yosemite’s Buffalo Soldiers highlights the work of Yosemite ranger Shelton Johnson and his rediscovery of the story of the African American soldiers who patrolled the parks of the High Sierra at the turn of the last century. Shelton tells the story in the dramatis personae of a Buffalo Soldier himself, directly engaging visitors in a way that is immediate and often high impact....
Aside from enjoying your beautiful vacation home, we have several of our own amenities as well as some local favorites to tide you over until we get our park back.Bear Walk–Grab a map of the Wawona community and some free souvenirs for you and your pet from our Front Desk team and begin your hunt for over 20 fantastic wood-carved characters! On your way you’ll see some amazing views of...
Wawona is blooming! Here are a few photos taken this morning on the way into Yosemite National Park. If you have photos you would like to share on our ‘Wawona In Bloom’ slideshow you can submit them using the form below. Be sure to bookmark this page to see what’s blooming! Your photo may also be featured on our Facebook page so be sure to ‘like’ us by clicking the...
Enjoy nine holes of golf on Wawona’s Audubon-certified golf course, and then stop in at the Wawona Hotel for lunch all for only $39. Purchase your Nine & Dine package at any Yosemite Valley Tour & Activity Desk. Desks are located at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite Village Store, and Curry Village. Wawona’s lunch menu offers a variety of soups, salads and sandwichs. Nine & Dine package is available with golf...
