South Gate Entrance – Don’t be fooled! When Yosemite National Park was created it did not include the Southern area of the current national park. Private land owners subdivided Section 35 into lots. Subsequently Yosemite National Park was expanded to the South to include the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Section 35 was now inside the National Park. Today this area is called Wawona and is home to the historic...
We are happy to share this staff pick content from the Yosemite Conservancy member Carolyn Botell, who hiked to the top cascades of Chilnulna Falls and gratefully offered some insights of this famous and beautiful Southern Yosemite hike in Wawona. text and photo credit: YosemiteConservancy.org The hike to Chilnualna Falls has been on my “must do” list for quite a while. Located near the south entrance to Yosemite, Chilnualna Falls...
Wawona’s Historic Swinging Bridge The Redwoods In Yosemite Guided Hiking Tours New for Summer 2014 Explore historic Wawona inside Yosemite National Park. Learn about a variety of flora and fauna, wildlife, history, artifacts, riparian meadows, and habitats. Enjoy the natural beauty of Yosemite while experiencing incredible vistas and unforgettable memories! Our guided tours are easy to moderate in difficulty with minimal elevation gains and are 2- 4 miles in length...
Glacier Point Day Trip – 1 hour one-way drive from The Redwoods As you wind along the 16 miles of Glacier Point Road to the amazing promontory at Glacier Point, you will enjoy the unfolding majesty of the High Sierra from roadside pullouts and short hiking trails. The route is open to Glacier Point from late spring until winter storms arrive. Start out midafternoon, and pack a picnic dinner and...
Yosemite National Park covering over 747,000 acres of California attracting over 3.7 million visitors from around the world each year is one of the most iconic, most beautiful pieces of land in the world. As such, Yosemite National Park is a destination of choice for enjoying the great outdoors and gathering as a group for family reunions, work related excursions and adventures as friends. What many people don’t realize is that...
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Visitors who encounter a bear should keep their distance for safety and respect for themselves and the animal. If visitors see a black bear in undeveloped areas, they should remain at least 50 yards from it. If they encounter a bear in developed areas, they should stand their ground and scare the bear away by raising their arms and making very loud noises. Black bears may show dominance by bluff...
There are 3 miles of trails for walking and jogging (no bikes). Trails are dog-friendly and dogs must be leashed. Picnic areas are available and BBQs will become available when fire restrictions permit. Horses are allowed on marked equestrian trails; riders must wear helmets. Fishing and overnight camping is currently not permitted. Alcohol is also not permitted. The park has handicap-accessible restrooms.
written by Christina P. Kantzavelos photo by Kim Lawson It’s time to throw on your scarf and beanie, sip on a pumpkin spice latte, and witness Yosemite’s multi-chromatic transition last days of Fall. With this change there are still quite a few awesome things to do in the park and in our neck of the woods, Wawona. Whether it’s going on a hike, getting cozy in your cabin, roasting s’mores, or checking...
