"More Views--Mariposa Grove" Top 5 Page for this destination Yosemite National Park Things to Do Tip by VeronicaG

We visited Mariposa Grove in the late afternoon, when the sun was intense. It was blessed relief to be shaded beneath these huge, living 'umbrellas'. I loved the mossy smell of the woods, filled with bird calls!

Mariposa Grove has several trails which can take you through the Lower or Upper Groves, where you'll find these amazing trees:

The BACHELOR AND THREE GRACES,
THE GRIZZILY GIANT (thought to be over 2,700 years old), THE TUNNEL TREE
THE FAITHFUL COUPLE

If you'd like to ride through the grove, a tram is available to take visitors to see these sights. (picture 5).

Lightning fires are prevalent in the late summer at Yosemite Park. The heat generated by the fire actually helps the Sequoia release its seeds. Soon...a tree is born!

In the Spring and Fall, park rangers begin controlled burns--this practice removes accumulated debris and small evergreens and brush from the forest floor

Mariposa Grove is also home to lofty Sugar Pines, whose cones can reach two feet in length (picture 4)! Our guide told us that once a cone of this size fell and smashed someone's windshield.

**Yosemite Sightseeing Tours took us on a daylong trek through the national park--we highly recommend them. Ask for Sherri, she was an informative source and a wonderful guide!

Address: Yosemite National Park
Directions: Near the South Entrance to Yosemite