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	Mariposa Grove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mariposa Grove is a sequoia grove located near Wawona, California in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park, at 37°31′N 119°36′W.
		It is the largest grove of Giant Sequoias in the park, with several hundred mature examples of the tree.
		The Mariposa Grove was discovered by Galen Clark and Milton Mann, in 1857.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mariposa_Grove (900 words)

	Galen Clark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Galen Clark (March 28, 1814 – March 24, 1910) is known for his discovery of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia trees and for his role as Guardian of Yosemite National Park for 21 years.
		This grant was the first of its kind, stating that it would protect Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for, "public use, resort, and recreation...to be left inalienable for all time..." Galen then became the first "guardian of the grant".
		Today, the Giant Sequoia that would have been the first of its kind to be seen by Clark upon his arrival at the Mariposa Grove is named and marked "The Galen Clark Tree", in memory of his contribution to the preservation of the Giant Sequoia ecosystem.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galen_Clark (453 words)

	The Big Trees of California (1907), "The Mariposa Grove," by Galen Clark
		The grove is situated in a depression on a mountain ridge on the head waters of a branch of Big Creek, which empties into the south fork of the Merced River, near Wawona.
		This grove, including four square miles of territory, was ceded to the State of California in trust as a public park in June, 1864, by the same Act of Congress that ceded the Yosemite Valley to the State under similar conditions.
		This grove was named the Fresno Grove, as it was then in Fresno County, and which first discovered in 1857 contained about six hundred trees, one of the largest measuring eighty-three feet in circumference four feet above the ground.
	www.yosemite.ca.us /library/big_trees_of_california/mariposa_grove.html (376 words)

	MARIPOSA COUNTY VITALS- 1898-1900
		Henry NEATE of Mariposa impressively performed the ceremony in a lovely bower which was very fittingly composed of beautiful white azaleas and delicate, feathery, white blossoms converting the corner of the parlor into almost fairy land.
		Cole FITZHUGH, Mariposa county, Cal. She was 65 years of age and had been a great sufferer for many years and her passing beyond was a happy release, for we know that one so good and true has entered one of the many mansions the grand Creator has prepared for poor suffering humanity.
		BENNETT came to California in 1851 and in 1858 he settled in Mariposa county and in the same year was appointed postmaster at the post office called Gwin, the name of which was afterwards changed to Union, and held this position for 39 years, retiring in 1897.
	www.mariposaresearch.net /DISVIT7.html (15695 words)

	Mariposa County's Place in California History
		Mariposa, Princeton (Mt. Bullion) and Bear Valley were laid out on properly surveyed grids with the developers bringing all manner of activities needed for human need.
		With Clark, Senator Coness of California and the photographs of pioneer photographer, Carlton Watkins, president Lincoln and Congress, at the height of the Civil War, were convened to grant Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the State of California for the purpose of the creation of a park.
		Located in Mariposa town is the Mariposa Museum and History Center with its celebrated display area showing artifacts of life in Mariposa County from its beginning.
	www.visitmariposa.net /history2.html (1422 words)

	Redwoods Yosemite \| Yosemite Accomodations \| Yosemite Vacation Homes
		Of these, the Mariposa Grove is the largest and most often visited.
		All the trails in the Grove are uphill, so we recommend buying a ticket (1999 season - $8.50/adult) for a ride on one of the open-air trams that run about every 20 minutes.
		During the winter season, trails in the Grove are marked for cross-country skiing or exploring on snowshoes.
	www.redwoodsinyosemite.com /sequoias.htm (527 words)

	Yosemite Association - Visitor Information
		The Mariposa Grove is near the South Entrance on the Wawona Road (Hwy 41).
		In winter and early spring, the Mariposa Grove Road is closed and visitors must park at the South Entrance and walk 4 miles (roundtrip) to and from the grove.
		Also in the Mariposa Grove is the California Tunnel Tree, a still-standing walk-through tree near the Grizzly Giant.
	www.yosemite.org /visitor/frequent-giantseq.htm (616 words)

	16 Mariposa Grove Grand Canyon Tours, Sedona Tours, San Francisco Tours, Yosemite Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Mariposa Grove has the famous Grizzly Giant, one of the two largest Sequoias in Yosemite, with a volume of almost 1000 cubic meters and a weight that has been estimated at about 2 million pounds.
		When you look at the Clothespin tree and fire scars on some of the other trees in the grove, it’s hard to imagine these trees actually needing fire to survive, but it is a complex system that has evolved over centuries.
		In the Mariposa Grove, there are over 500 mature Sequoias, making it one of the largest reserves from among the 75 groves in the Sierra.
	www.waypointtours.com /16MariposaGrove.html (424 words)

	Yosemite National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The park has three groves of ancient Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees; the Mariposa Grove (200 trees), Tuolumne Grove (25 trees), and the Merced Grove (20 trees).
		Giant Sequoia are the most massive trees in the world and are one of the tallest and longest-lived (Coast Redwoods that live along the Northern Californian coast are the tallest and the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine of Eastern California are the oldest).
		Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove were ceded to California as a state park and a board of commissioners was proclaimed two years later.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yosemite_National_Park (6178 words)

	Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Guide and Map, Yosemite National Park
		If you’re visiting Mariposa Grove off-season, print this webpage out ahead of time, as this guide is sometimes not available when it’s not the peak Summer season.
		The Grizzly Giant is one of the largest trees in the Mariposa Grove and, at an estimated age of 2,700 years, one of the oldest living Sequoias.
		In 1864 Abraham Lincoln paused during the Civil War to set aside the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley as a protected state reserve “for the pleasuring of the people.” Mr.
	www.yosemite.ca.us /mariposa_grove_of_giant_sequoias (2099 words)

	Mariposa Grove of the Giant Sequoias and Wawona Point \| Yosemite Explorer
		With some of the biggest trees in the world, including the Grizzly Giant, the 27th largest tree in the world by volume, the Mariposa Grove is an absolute must see for any trip to Yosemite.
		There's so much written about the Mariposa Grove that it would be pointless for me to repeat all that here, so I just offer a few notes.
		During crowded times, you will not be allowed to drive into the grove and will need to park about seven miles away at Wawona and take a shuttle.
	yosemiteexplorer.com /mariposa-grove (728 words)

	Big trees
		The people in the picture give some idea how big this tree is. The Mariposa Grove was never exploited for lumber because the wood is not suitable for building- it splinters when milled.
		Many of the trees in the Mariposa Grove have some branches which are as big as the trunk of a large regular tree.
		The grove is only about 8 miles from Wawona and there is a trail between it and Wawona.
	home.new.rr.com /wawona/grove.htm (808 words)

	Travelogue
		The best known Giant Sequoia trees are found at the Mariposa Grove, situated towards the southern end of the park, about 35 miles from Yosemite Valley.
		Galen Clark discovered the grove in 1857 and was so awestruck with what he found that he spent the rest of his life here, guiding visitors through these phenomena and working for their protection.
		The Mariposa Grove Museum is located in a small log cabin and has various exhibits tracing the natural history of the Giant Sequoia.
	www.journeymart.com /post/Travelogue/indexpag.asp?id=27 (1189 words)

	Mariposa Grove- Yosemite National Park, CA - VirtualTourist.com
		Anyway, the history of the groves and the trees is very fascinating and you can get the chance to learn all of that on the ride and in the visitor center.
		Mariposa Grove in the south of Yosemite NP is an area where Sequoias can be found.
		Mariposa Grove is especially interesting for those people who want to see Sequoias but just couldn't squeeze in Sequoia National Park in their trip.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/California/Yosemite_National_Park-756823/Things_To_Do-Yosemite_National_Park-Mariposa_Grove-BR-1.html (1291 words)

	OneDayHikes.com - Hikes and Hiking Trails
		Sequoias are found along the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 4,500 to 7,000 ft. With its 500 trees, Mariposa Grove is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park.
		Directions: The most direct route to Mariposa Grove is via the south entrance of the Park, on Hwy 41 north from Fresno.
		The parking area at Mariposa Grove can get very crowded, so in summer it is a good idea to park at Wawona and take the free shuttle bus.
	www.onedayhikes.com /Hikes.asp?HikesID=57 (904 words)

	Yosemite National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Perhaps the most remarkable sequoia in the grove, and indeed the park, is the Grizzly Giant, originally known as the "Grizzled Giant." This enormous tree is believed to be 2700 years old, the oldest known sequoia tree.
		The Tuolumne Grove was first seen by a white man in 1833, when the Joseph Walker party traveled through the area.
		One famous tree which used to be found in the Mariposa Grove was the Wawona, or Tunnel, Tree.
	www.shannontech.com /ParkVision/Yosemite/Yosemite11.html (787 words)

	Mariposa Grove
		While the redwoods are the world's tallest trees the Giant Sequoia is the largest tree by volume and the Mariposa Grove is the largest stand in Yosemite.
		You can navigate the grove on foot (stay on the marked trails, the tree roots spread out along the ground and can be damaged by excessive foot traffic) or by a tram ride that circles the grove with stops along the way.
		The highlight of the grove is the Grizzly Giant, not the tallest, but one of the largest Giant Sequoias in the world.
	www.tomsdomain.com /travel/tours/yosemite/mariposagrove.htm (248 words)

	Archives of the old Movin' On newsletter by full-time RVers, Ron and Barb Hofmeister. May 1991 issue
		When we traveled from our temporary home in the Wawona campground (near the Mariposa Grove) to the valley (22 miles) the first time, I thought the scenery along the way was magnificent.
		There are three groves of big trees in Yosemite National Park and one of them is the Mariposa Grove at the southern end of the park near Wawona.
		Galen Clark came to the Wawona area in 1857 and he is credited with convincing President Lincoln to set aside the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley to be protected.
	www.movinon.net /OurHouse/May91.htm (3670 words)

	Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias - photos of forests in Sequoia National Park on Worldisround
		Trip to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees, south of Yosemite National Park.
		The Mariposa Grove was discovered by Galen Clark and Milton Mann, in...
		Mariposa Grove is the largest grove of Giant Sequoias in the Yosemite..
	www.worldisround.com /articles/258648/index.html (195 words)

	Mariposa Grove - Lower Loop \| CA: Northern California Snowshoe Trails
		The Mariposa Grove is the largest of the three, with over 200 big trees that are at least 10 feet in diameter.
		Moreover, the Mariposa Grove has the oldest giant sequoia in the park, the Grizzly Giant, estimated to be somewhere around 3,000 years old.
		At the height of tourist season, from May through October, Mariposa is also the most visited grove, when trams carry sightseers up the 2-mile access road to the visitor center and beyond.
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=SGS023-079 (238 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Trees (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Government cannot close its eyes to the pollution of waters, to the erosion of soil, to the slashing of forests any more than it can close its eyes to the need for slum clearance and schools.
		A grove of giant redwoods or sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great or beautiful cathedral.
		The individual whose idea of developing the country is to cut every stick of timber off it and then leave a barren desert for the homemaker who comes in after him...that man is a curse and not a blessing to this country.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Trees (2449 words)

	Giant Sequoias: Mariposa Grove, DVD, A Waldan Production (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Mariposa Grove is home to one of the largest and oldest groves of these ancient giants still surviving today.
		See the grove's most famous trees, filmed with outstanding digital footage to capture their brilliant colors.
		Hear commentary on the grove's remarkable ecosystem, its fascinating history and preservation, and understand for yourself the astonishing amount of time it takes to create the world's largest trees: the Giant Sequoias of Mariposa Grove.
	www.travelvideostore.com /product_4971.html (269 words)

	ISS EarthKAM: Athenaeum
		The Mariposa Grove, 30 miles south of Yosemite Valley, is the largest of the three Sequoia groves in Yosemite.
		The Tuolumne and Merced Groves are north of the Valley.
		For example, in the late 1800's, tunnels were cut through two trees in the Mariposa Grove.
	www.earthkam.ucsd.edu /public/images/investigations/monolake/mariposa.shtml (203 words)

	Yosemite's Big Trees - Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
		We were heading down SR41 to view another of the park's amazing attractions - Yosemite's Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
		Dowd, was the first white man to lay eyes on these behemoths while he was hunting provisions for a party of miners.
		Although not pleased that we wasted time going all the way to Mariposa Grove only to turn around as go back to Wawona, the bus driver's informative talk quickly had me forgetting our detour.
	www.cmdrmark.com /20028.html (1251 words)

	MARIPOSA GROVE ROAD OPENS FOR THE SEASON (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Mariposa Grove Road, located near Yosemite National Park's South Entrance off Highway 41, reopened for the season at 10:00a.m.
		Winter rain and snow have left the soil under several portions of the Mariposa Grove Road saturated and fragile.
		The Grove Road, which leads to the popular Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, has been closed during the winter due to snow and ice.
	www.nps.gov /yose/news/1997/grove328.htm (144 words)

	Park Tour: Glacier Point & Mariposa Grove @ nationalgeographic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		From conversations with these players you learn Yosemite Valley’s modern history, which began in 1851, when members of the Mariposa Battalion were tracking down Indians accused of raiding nearby trading posts.
		The best known of the grove’s more than 200 giant sequoias is the Grizzly Giant, whose estimated age, 2,700 years, makes it one of the oldest living sequoias.
		The decision not to cut a hole in another tree symbolized the dawning of an ecologically enlightened age.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Yosemite_National_Park/Glacier_Point_Mariposa_Grove.html (681 words)

	Galen Clark - Conservationist, Mariposa Grove and The Giant Sequoias
		Both President Roosevelt and John Muir had traveled into Mariposa Grove, Tuolomne and Merced Groves to witness Yosemite’s regal Giant Sequoia and Coastal Redwood stands.
		Standing within the beautiful forest of Mariposa Grove was the General Grant Tree discovered in 1862 by Joseph Harden, five years after Mariposa Grove’s initial discovery.
		Galen Clark survived tuberculosis, living until the age of 96 being the oldest citizen and voter in Mariposa County at the time.
	www.tigerhomes.org /animal/galen-clark.cfm (540 words)

	Mariposa Grove (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		To get to Mariposa Grove, you go in the South entrance (after paying your dues) and park in the parking lot that is on your right.
		During the winter months, you have to park there because the 2 mile road to Mariposa Grove is blocked off due to the snow.
		You can ski (if there's enough snow), or carry your skis and hike to the grove (where there is more snow), and ski there.
	members.aol.com /RonWor/Mariposa.html (233 words)

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