The Ahwahnee hotel has the distinction of being Yosemite’s only AAA® Four-Diamond hotel, a Yosemite institution and a must visit. Advanced reservations are recommended, as this is one of the most sought after places to stay in the Yosemite Valley. Stay at the crown jewel of the national park lodges.| Discover Yosemite National Park
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Located in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite and is home to over 500 mature giant sequoias. The national park idea is rooted in the Mariposa Grove. In 1864 President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation." This landmark legislation holds an important place in our country's history and was enacted at a time when the nation was embroiled in...| www.nps.gov