First trips that started the Clayton family’s love affair with Yosemite
Marilyn Bullock (Ferrell), Carol Clayton (Kraus/O’Boyle)Cal ClaytonGary and Carol ClaytonAdeline Clayton (showing some skin!)
1955
The cabin is starting to take shape
View of the front of the cabinView of the back of the cabinFront view with some lovely ladies sitting on the widow sill of where the large front window will eventually be placed
1956
The Clayton Cabin was opened for the summer season, and the very first guests included Carol Clayton and her best friend, Marilyn Bullock
Marilyn Bullock (front lower step), Carol Clayton (back), Adeline Clayton (top step)
1960
Marilyn Bullock and Carol ClaytonCarol Clayton, Gary Bocarde, Marilyn BullockMarilyn Bullock, Carol Clayton, Gary ClaytonCarol Clayton
1962
A couple of San Jose State University sorority sisters from Delta Zeta enjoying the cabin
Carol Garret and Carol Clayton
06/06/1968
The original cabin direction signs
Intersection of Forest Drive, Wawona Way, and Koon Hollar
08/11/1973
The Swinging Bridge @ Wawona. David O’Boyle checking out the depth of the water below and sizing up his launch angle for his upcoming dive.
(Left to Right) Cal Clayton, David O’Boyle, oldest O’Boyle brother, Bobby O’Boyle
The young family enjoying the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad in Fish Camp, just a short drive from the Clayton Cabin
Bobby O’Boyle, oldest O’Boyle brother, Carol Clayton (O’Boyle), David O’Boyle, and Cal Clayton
06/14/1974
The amazing days when we would sit on the back patio of the cabin, because no one had yet built a cabin on the back property line
Cal Clayton, Carol Clayton (O’Boyle) and Bobby O’Boyle
08/12/1974
Started out as neighbors, and ended up being life long friends – The Roys’ and O’Boyle’s
Back row: Allen Roy, Carol O’Boyle (Kraus), Steve Roy, Jeannie Roy Front row: Tracy Roy, oldest O’Boyle brother, Bobby O’Boyle, David O’Boyle, & middle daughter Roy
08/17/1975
The first grandson, with his grandfather, standing on the last patch of snow left in Tuolumne Meadows
Oldest O’Boyle brother and Cal Clayton
07/21/1976
A mother and daughter at Glacier Point with a view of Nevada Falls in the background
Carol Clayton (O’Boyle) and Adeline Clayton
01/09/1977
Cal and Adeline listened to the beloved Oakland Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings on a little transistor radio while we were snowed in at the cabin. The Clayton’s three grandsons, the oldest O’Boyle brother, David, and Bobby, were there as well, and it is the only confirmed trip to the cabin in January
Clayton Pump House
08/31/1977
The Clayton cabin kitchen during the 1970’s glory days
The original wood burning stove
08/15/1978
The nightly feeding of all the deer in Wawona
Cal Clayton
08/18/1979
Three grandsons with their beloved grandfather
Oldest O’Boyle brother, Cal Clayton, David O’Boyle, and Bobby O’Boyle in the squat
08/14/1982
The most famous spot in Yosemite to take a picture. The parking lot located immediately after exiting the Wawona Tunnel with a view overlooking the entire Yosemite Valley
Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus) and Ken Kraus
07/02/1985
The weekly Saturday evening summer BBQ on the lawn of the Wawona Hotel
Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus) and Ken Kraus
08/15/1992
A legendary picture of both teams before a nighttime game of capture the flag
(Left to Right – backrow) Captain Frank Magarelli, Sean Karp, Jen Arnoldi’s bro, Jason A, Greg. Ryan Rosprim, Jason Knott, Michael Solari, Daver (partial obscured) & Bobby O’Boyle (Front row on the ground): Eric, Casey, Rachel Green (Knott),Ryan Rosprim, Casey, George Krueger (R.I.P.), Joann, Rachel Green (Knott), Bobby O’Boyle, and Captain Frank Magarelli
Mother’s Day – 05/08/2005
Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus) and Colby O’Boyle
55 Year Anniversary – 09/14/2007
Gage Beasley-Knott (black Shirt); Emily (back row- white shirt); Christine Tapia (back row – red sweater)Laura and David O’BoyleJason A, Rachel Green (Knott), Jason Knott, Felix, Bobby O’Boyle
Rachel Green (Knott), Jason Knott, Gage (in back in red shirt), Rick Bentley, Bobby O’Boyle
David O’Boyle, Bobby O’Boyle, and oldest O’Boyle brotherLeft to Right: Mindy Ferrell (black sweater), Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus), Marilyn Bullock (Ferrell), oldest O’Boyle brother, Junko ItoMarilyn Bullock (Ferrell), Gary Bocarde, Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus)A couple of San Jose State college fraternity boys: George Leictner & Tom O’Boyle
06/15/2015
Sharing an adult beverage during a hike up to Sheets Falls
Jason A, BJ, Bobby O’Boyle, Ryan Rosprim
07/25/2015
A large group of friends and family during the annual week long “Big Trip” to Wawona. The most people that we ever got on “The Rock” at Sheets Falls (two miles past the Clayton Cabin)
Back row (no shirts): David O’Boyle, Frank Magarelli, Anthony Fugazi, Jason A, Bobby O’Boyle. 2nd row: Rick Bentley and his daughter, Paul Fugazi. Front row: Daniel, Tiff, some girl that I used to know, Lisa Swiss, William, and BJ in the water“The Rock” @ Sheets Falls without a group of friends on it
07/25/2015
Four miles from the Clayton cabin and three miles past the swinging bridge, is Hidden Falls
David O’Boyle, Jason A, Ricky (in black and hard to see in front of Jason), and jumping off the top of the falls is Bobby O’Boyle
09/22/2018
Another year of fires creating hazy skies
06/19/2019
Two life long best friends visiting the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias just minutes from the Clayton Cabin
Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus) and Marilyn Bullock (Ferrell)
06/21/2019
Rebuilding the cabin entrance stairs prior to pre-party 50th Birthday Party for Laura and Bobby O’Boyle
David O’Boyle starting the stair rebuildEnjoying the completion of the new stairs, David O’Boyle and Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus)Good times with friends and Round Table pizza during the pre-party celebration (Jason Knott, Bobby O’Boyle, Gage Beasley-Knott, Christina Alarid (wearing red and white hat), Soalri, Jason A, and Zofia.Jason Knott during pre-party celebrati\on
08/09/2019
Friends walking the short five minutes to “Bourne’s” swim hole
The family and friends floating @ Bourne’s
10/19/2019
The annual “Last weekend of the year” cabin closing trip in October
Swinging Bridge – Bobby O’Boyle, Jason A, Ryan Rosprim, and George Krueger (R.I.P)Turtle Rock – George Krueger (R.I.P), Jason A, and Ryan RosprimTurtle Rock – George Kruger (R.I.P.), Jason A, and Ryan RosprimTurtle Rock – view from Turtle Rock looking back towards the Clayton Cabin
06/15/2020
A boy and his dog…
The oldest O’Boyle brother and Kuma chilling on the deckKuma and oldest O’Boyle brother on a walk
08/06/2020
Just a mile down the road from the Clayton Cabin is the Meadow Loop Trail (COVID Pandemic and another major fire)
Carol Clayton (O’Boyle/Kraus) and Laura O’Boyle – masks as a result of a double whammy: The COVID 19 pandemic and another fire raging just outside WawonaView of Whale Rock (five minute walk from the Clayton cabin) Standing on Whale Rock looking down on the swim hole
10/16/2020
The 2020 “closing weekend” annual trip
(Back row) Bobby O’Boyle, Michael Solari, Captain Frank Magarelli (Front row) David O’Boyle & Jason A @ Lower Fish Camp Falls
04/23/2021
The 2021 cabin opening for the season, and use the three day trip to share memories of the passing of our dear friend, George Krueger.
Front row: Ryan, Jason A, Solari, BJ, Troy Back row: David O’Boyle, Bobby O’Boyle, Pauly
10/23/2021
The 2021 “closing weekend” annual trip
Captain Frank Magarelli, Jason A, Bobby O’Boyle, David O’Boyle, & Pauly on top of Turtle RockCaptain Magarelli trying to stay warm David O’Boyle standing on Whale Rock and starring into the swim hole below
07/04/2023
Oldest O’Boyle brother, Carol Kraus, and Bobby O’Boyle, getting ready to participate in the annual Wawona 4th of July parade
07/05/2023
David O’Boyle looking over his “Middle Child Day” card
Kevin
08/03/2023
The newest addition to the family – Nora Tapia – enjoying the Clayton Cabin
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