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Explore Wawona in United States
Wawona in the region of California with its 169 inhabitants is a town in United States - some 2,294 mi or ( 3692 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Wawona is now 03:15 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: El Portal, Elliott Corner, Fresno, Hanford, and LA. Since you are here already, make sure to check out El Portal . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Wawona ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mr.Bean - The Bumbling Wedding Priest (HD)
Rowan Atkinson plays the bumbling and tongue-tied priest in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), directed by Richard Curtis, which demonstrated his ability to steal a scene with just a few nervous misp ..
Yosemite Day Hikes Chilnualna Falls Trail & Wawona Dome
Hiking in Yosemite is a special treat! There is always a new trail to explore. Wawona is no exception. Hiking is king here, too. Chilnualna falls is a series of cascades and waterfalls The trailhead t ..
Mariposa Grove - Giant Sequoias
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just inside the Southwest entrance to Yosemite National Park on Hwy 41 east of Fresno. A tram ($26) is available for those who would like a quick tour through t ..
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite X
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a classic mountain resort set two miles from Yosemite National Parks southern gate, surrounded by forest and a wide variety of Sierra outdoor activities and recreation. The ..
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Wawona, California
Wawona (formerly, Big Tree Station, Clark's Station, Clarks Station, Wah-wo-nah, and Clark's Ranch) is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. It is located 18 miles east of Mariposa, at an elevation of 3999 feet (1219 m). The population was 169 at the 2010 census. Wawona is located entirely within Yosemite National Park, as it preceded the founding of the park as a national recreation area. It has approximately 160 year-round residents.
Located at 37.54 -119.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Chilnualna Falls
Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet (210 m), located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park. The falls are a popular horseback riding destination. Chilnualna Falls consists of five tiers ranging from 30–300 feet (9–91 m) in height. The first tier is 90–120 feet (27–36 m) high. The second is a 30-foot (9 m) high cascade. The third and largest is 300 feet (91 m) high. The fourth is 60 feet (18 m) high.
Located at 37.56 -119.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Wawona Tree
The Wawona Tree, also known as the Wawona Tunnel Tree, was a famous giant sequoia that stood in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park. It had a height of 227 feet and was 90 feet in circumference.
Located at 37.51 -119.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Grizzly Giant
The Grizzly Giant is a giant sequoia in Mariposa Grove, located in Yosemite National Park. The tree has been measured many times, most recently in 1990 by Wendell Flint. It has a volume of 34,005 cubic feet, making it the 25th largest giant sequoia living today. The Mariposa Grove was first visited by non-natives in 1857 when Galen Clark and Milton Mann found it. They named the grove after Mariposa County, California, in which the grove is located.
Located at 37.50 -119.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Nelder Grove
Nelder Grove is a sequoia grove located in the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, California. It is a 1540 acre (6.2 km²) tract containing over 100 mature Giant Sequoias. It also contains a number of sequoia stumps, left over from when the area was logged prior to its acquisition by the United States Forest Service in 1928. A National Forest campground is also present.
Located at 37.43 -119.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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