Rock climbing in Yosemite re-entered the spotlight recently with documentary movies like Free Solo and Dawn Wall. In Free Solo, Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of El Capitan more than earns its acclaim from the sheer audacity of tackling such a long and difficult climbing route without any protection – never mind the amazing storytelling by climbing filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. Meanwhile, in the Dawn Wall story, the...
Looking for what to do in Yosemite? There are a lifetime of things to do in Yosemite. The park is the size of Rhode Island, and encompasses many different ecosystems within its borders, so it can be hard to figure out what to do. However, here is a 5-day itinerary that hits the best must-do sights and activities in the park. Day #1: Settle in and Local Exploration Welcome to...
Are you ready to get your group together again? There is nothing like meeting in person for making connections, celebrating achievements, or planning for the next big thing. It’s time to unplug, turn off your screens and make some real-world connections. When you’re ready, you’ll want to bring your group to Yosemite. The list of things to do is endless, not to mention the promise and excitement of simply viewing...
The Redwoods In Yosemite News Release Release Date: February 25, 2021 Contact: info@redwoodsinyosemite.com Media: yuli@redwoodsinyosemite.com The Redwoods In Yosemite Vacation Home Rentals, Wedding and Event Center Reopen on March 1, 2021 Wawona, CA – We are excited to confirm that beginning March 1, 2021, visitors of Yosemite National Park will be able to stay in our vacation home rental accommodations at The Redwoods In Yosemite. Yosemite National Park day-use reservations are no longer required...
If you’re thinking about visiting Yosemite, an autumn trip can be a great idea. There’s still a lot to see during the autumn season, and for those who can’t get away in the summer or don’t like the summer traffic, planning a fall trip might be the best option. In general, lots of people are planning natural outings for fall, when temperate climates have just begun to shrug off the...
From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series By Virginia Wyatt, 44R & 43R Thought some of you might enjoy these true bear stories. 1. Do you old timers remember the bears at the dump? My family would load up on snacks and jump into the car and drive to the dump ( I think this is the sewage waste treatment now) as soon as it got...
Staying active is the key component to living a long and healthy life. Finding the right outdoor activities will require you to invest some time and effort in research. If you love the outdoors and getting plenty of cardio exercise, then hiking may be a good activity. Each year, over 42 million people go on hikes in the United States. If you are looking for some breathtaking scenery to take...
Getting married is something over 2.4 million Americans do on an annual basis. If you are like most people, making sure your wedding is both appealing and memorable is something you are adamant about. One of the first things you need to decide when planning a wedding is where you will have the ceremony. If you and your soulmate love the beauty of nature, then getting married in Yosemite is...
From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series By Norm Serra, Cabin 11 We first came in 1961 and stayed at the Mr. Kessler’s (Yosemite Pines) big cabin on Chilnualna Road, now cabin #80, owned by Dick and Carol Chatterton. We stayed in that house again in 1967, the year we bought our cabin. We have accumulated countless wonderful Wawona memories over the past 40 years. One...
From the Recollections of Life and Events in Wawona series by Norm Serra We all surely have something in common: our love for Wawona. I have enjoyed reading your well-written histories. We discovered Wawona in a roundabout way. In July of 1960, Janet and I decided that it was time to show our four kids, ages 2 thru 8, the beauties of Yosemite. We had each seen Yosemite Valley...
