I find myself in Yosemite National Park for the third time and am entranced by its beauty. This trip I went to Half Dome, El Capitan and the falls but really wanted to spend more time at the south entrance of the park in Mariposa Grove near Wawona, CA. This grove is comprised of 500 Giant Sequoia trees that can be as much as 3,000 years old. The famous Grizzly Giant is estimated to be 2,700 years old, has a diameter of 30 feet, a circumference of 90 feet and stands 209 feet tall. This tree is a must see when visiting the park. Note the size of the visitors compared to the tree....wow!
There are numerous trails throughout the area and when "getting off the beaten path" I found some large trees and interesting sights. One of the trees had been struck by lightning and was completely gutted and yet still alive, large enough for me to stand in and see to the sky, quite an experience.
If you too find yourself in Yosemite NP, try to make a visit to Mariposa Grove and the land of Giant Sequoias.
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