Five miles from the south entrance to Yosemite National Park, within the park boundaries, is the quiet, quaint community of Wawona.
This was the first stopping place for the earliest stagecoach visitors to this wondrous area.
The historic Wawona Hotel, built in the 1890's, serves as a reminder of days gone by.
The old pioneer village, which features rustic homes and pioneer activities, runs along the south fork of the Merced River.
It is here that you can horseback ride, enjoy a ranch style cookout, ride in an old stagecoach, or square dance in the barn. And from this special area it is an easy drive to the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees, Badger Pass ski area, Glacier Point and the Valley floor
Within this fabulous setting the Summit House is beautifully situated atop a peaceful knoll overlooking the majestic Sierra Nevada peaks. Surrounding the house are forests of sugar pines, cedar, redwood and manzanita trees offering a very special seclusion for the person who wants a break from the hurried life. The tranquility and serenity of the setting is in sharp contrast to the crowds encountered on the Yosemite Valley floor. The main traffic you will find here consists of deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and raccoons that inhabit this area