Mariposa Sequoias
 
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Mariposa Grove: Mariposa Sequoias
 
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Mariposa Sequoias
The Mariposa Grove, in the southwest corner of Yosemite National Park, was famous for the Wawona Tree. In 1881, a tunnel was cut through it, a tunnel big enough to drive through. It became the most photographed tree in history. This nonsense finally played out during the winter of 1968/69 when the tree fell.
When you are among Sequoia Gigantea you are less aware of enormity. These trees do not grow in isolation, and their harmony with the rest of the forest creates an awareness that everything is as it should be.