From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series By Anthony Cooley, Cabin 24 In 1954 Major Warren H. Cooley and his wife Alice were invited by a fellow army officer to spend some time at a place called Wawona. During this visit they both fell in love with the fantastic surroundings and peaceful environment. At a party on the last day of their stay Warren pulled Richard...
From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series By Fede Peinado So how did a Uruguayan end up in Wawona, of all places? When I was 7 years old my parents took my sister, my brother, and me on a trip to California from our native Uruguay. My grandmother, who was American, but living in Uruguay with her Uruguayan husband (my grandfather), also came along. We took a...
From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series By Leslie Train My grandmother, Charlotte Bruce Gibner, and her two older sisters, Allie and Fanny, were raised by their aunt and uncle, Henry & Jean Washburn, in the Wawona Hotel and San Francisco. My grandmother’s father, John Bruce, was general manager at the hotel but died when my grandmother was about 2. Her mother Catherine, who was born...
Wawona Day Trip – Walking Distance or a Short Drive From Your Cabin! Wawona may be less flashy than Yosemite Valley, its bustling cousin to the north, but make no mistake – there is plenty of natural beauty and history right at your doorstep when you stay at one of The Redwoods In Yosemite cabins. Not only will you be tempted to linger on the deck of your cabin, surrounded...
Tioga Road & Tuolumne Meadows – 2 hours one-way drive from The Redwoods A drive long the Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows is a favorite summertime day trip. At 9,941 feet, Tioga Pass is the highest automobile pass in California. The road is closed once winter storms arrive, and efforts to clear the road of snow do not begin until late spring, with the road targeted to open by late...
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias- 20 minutes one-way drive from The Redwoods Just a short drive away is the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Giant sequoias are also known as Sierra redwoods – not to be confused with the coast redwood, which are found in a separate range along the California coast. Giant sequoias are native only in isolated groups on the western slope of the central and southern Sierra...
Yosemite Valley Day Trip – 1 hour one-way drive from The Redwoods Yosemite Valley’s seven square miles is the most visited area of the park, and for good reason. At every turn, you will be treated to one of the outstanding scenic wonders of the Park. Yosemite Valley is also the hub of the Park’s educational, recreational, shopping, and dining choices. In fact, you could make several day trips to...
Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals in Yosemite National Park There is no reason to leave your pet at home when you come to The Redwoods In Yosemite. We have many fully equipped Pet Friendly vacation homes! The Redwoods In Yosemite (located INSIDE Yosemite National Park) has several pet friendly hiking trails nearby. And the 7th night is always FREE at The Redwoods! There is a $25 charge per pet, per night...
Attention Educators and Parents! Yosemite National Park’s National Junior Ranger Day is just around the corner. Your student/child can become a Junior Ranger! Saturday, April 20th through Monday, April 22, 2013 Activities in Yosemite Valley: Saturday only beginning at 10:30 a.m.* Exploration Fair–Drop-in activities: Search & Rescue, Horse Patrol, Bear Team and more! LIVE Earth Music for Kids. Junior Ranger Walks or Camino de Guardaparque Jovenues (en Espanol). National Volunteer...
Dogwood Patch Hwy 41 North to Wawona – 12/13/2012 – C. Powell Pond at Fish Camp – 12/13/2012 – C. Powell
