Merced Grove Ranger Station, building in California, United States
The Merced Grove Ranger Station is a log cabin in Yosemite National Park, built near a small forest of giant sequoias. The modest structure contains a living room, bedroom, and kitchen, with two small outdoor toilets situated on a nearby slope.
Built between 1934 and 1935 by the National Park Service, the station replaced an earlier checkpoint established in 1915 on Coulterville Road. It was designed to serve park rangers and visitors in the region around the giant sequoias.
The station takes its name from the nearby Merced Grove, a small forest of giant sequoias in the area. Its simple log construction reflects how early park staff chose to build in harmony with the natural surroundings, and visitors notice this modest approach as part of how the park was managed.
The building sits near the trail to the grove and can be easily spotted along the hiking route. Dogs are not permitted on the trails in this area, so visitors with pets should plan to explore other parts of the park instead.
Superintendent Carl Russell used the station as a quiet retreat while writing about Yosemite's history. This intimate workspace away from busier park areas shows how staff members used the place for reflection and written work.
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