Where to Go and What to Do in Vol. 3 Issue 13

Experience Yosemite To day Your America

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Half 1 Yosemite Village/Day Parking Dome Yosemite Village Washington Column 2 Yosemite Village Visitor P i Church 3 5 Center Bowl The Ahwahnee 6 9 4 No bicycles 3 beyond this (seasonal) 4 Yosemite Village/Degnan’s Complex point 10 2 Trail to Yosemite P The 5 Visitor Center Columbia Lodge 8 11 Ahwahnee Point and  k 1 6 Upper P e Day Lower Yosemite Fall e  Yosemite r P Parking Service ends at 7:30 p.m. Fall C ite m Chapel se o ek 7 Camp 4/ Trailhead Walk-in 7 Y Housekeeping re Camp a C North nay Lower Pines Te 8 Yosemite Lodge LeConte Pines Swinging Memorial 18 Stable Bridge 12 Trail to 9 Visitor Center Lodge Mirror M 19 17 e 21 M Lake rce r d R ive e 10 Yosemite Village 20 rc 13 ed Detailed trail maps are R 14 ive PARK HERE Curry  15 Upper r available for purchase at 11 Sentinel Bridge/Yosemite Chapel Sentinel P Pines Beach Village visitor centers and stores From the Valley take throughout the park. 12 / Southside Drive (one way) P LeConte Memorial Lodge Trailhead See the Yosemite Guide Yellow Parking for descriptions of Valley Pine Just beyond Chapel, turn 13 day hikes. Bicycle Rental Stand Four Mile left at the stop sign onto Trail to Glacier Sentinel Drive 14 Point 16 e e Drive over bridge; at stop riv 15 Upper Pines Campground* e D Nature Center and Trail hsid sign, turn right Sout at to Vernal and Nevada Falls, PARKING AREA is located Vernal 16 Happy Isles/John Muir Trailhead* on Northside Drive Fall 17 Mirror Lake Junction* Ride the express shuttle to the Visitor Center Vernal Fall 18 Stable* Footbridge 19 Lower Pines Campground Seasonal 20 Curry Village YOSEMITE AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 21 Bicycle Rental Stand For bus schedules to and from the Yosemite area, call 1-877-98-YARTS or visit YARTS online at www.yarts.com *Service ends at 8:30 p.m.

WHERE TO GO Yosemite Village, Yosemite Lodge, & Curry Village

Shuttle Bus Stop Yosemite Village Campground NORTH East & West Indian Auditoriums P Parking Maps not to scale. Village Accessible Ansel See page 12 of the Yosemite Guide for a Yosemite Parking Cemetery Adams Wilderness Medical & description of Valley trails and day hikes. Center ATM Gallery Dental Clinic Detailed trail maps are available for Visitor Information Yosemite Post purchase at visitor centers and stores Museum Office Restrooms throughout the park. Degnan's Complex: To Gas Station NPS Deli & Cafe The (no gas in Yosemite Valley) Headquarters The Loft Ahwahnee Paved Bike Path 5 Habitat Yosemite Hiking Trail Lower Yosemite Fall 9 4 Roadway To Yosemite Lodge Visitor (drop 320 ft) I Center n d Roadway for ia n Shuttle Bus Only C an 2 y o

n 10 C re e Village Store P k Village Grill 30 minutes Yosemite Lodge To Yosemite Lodge Sport Shop Village Yosemite Garage Falls Art Vista Activity Columbia Center Rock 6 Gifts & To YCS Offices Cliff Groceries Yosemite Room Village Post Office Bar & Lounge Bike Rental Trail to Mountain Room Lodge Registration From Upper Day 1 Curry Yosemite Garden Amphitheater Parking Village Fall Terrace 8 (in center) Nature 7 Shop Tour Hub Camp 4 Food Walk-in Court P Campground

To Park Exits

To Yosemite Village & Lodge Curry Village

Food & Beverage Service These hours of operation are approximate. Bar Housekeeping Current hours of operation are posted at each (Closed for the season November 1) front desk or facility. Camp North Pines 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Mon - Thurs M e r Lower Pines 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday c T YOSEMITE VILLAGE e enaya C Paved Trail to d ree Noon to 11:00 p.m., Saturday From k Degnan’s Delicatessen R Mirror Lake

Yosemite i Noon to 10:00 p.m., Sunday v 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Village e r Stable Beginning October 12: & Lodge The Loft at Degnan’s 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily 21 18 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekdays LeConte 12 HAPPY ISLES Memorial 20 Noon to 9:00 p.m. weekends Lodge 14 Snack Stand M 17 Village Grill Bike & Raft Rental 19 e (Closed for the season October 12) rced 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rive 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tour Kiosk 13 15 r YOSEMITE LODGE Registration Upper Food Court Groceries Pines Breakfast - 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Post Office Lunch - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Yosemite Lodge Gift/Grocery and Lounge 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. P 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trailhead Food to go - 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Village Store Mountain Shop Amphitheater Parking Light menu served between meal periods Degnan’s Delicatessen Gifts/Groceries Mountain Room Bar & Lounge 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Campground Pavilion Reservation Office 16 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. weekdays Housekeeping Camp Pizza Patio & Bar Noon to 10:30 p.m. weekends (Closed for the season October 13) Junior Ranger Snack Mountain Room Restaurant 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Campfire Circle Stand Through October 26: Curry Village Gift/Grocery Nature Center at 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Happy Isles John Muir Beginning October 26: Trailhead to 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sun - Thurs Gifts, Books, & Apparel Vernal and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fri - Sat Nevada Falls YOSEMITE VILLAGE THE AHWAHNEE The Ansel Adams Gallery Dining Room 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Mon - Sat Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mon - Sat Yosemite Bookstore 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Inside Visitor Center Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reservations and appropriate attire are Store Showers & Laundromat respectfully requested. 209/372-1489 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SHOWERS Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Ahwahnee Bar Curry Village 24 hours 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Habitat Yosemite 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Housekeeping Camp 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ATM Food Service - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. $ Sport Shop 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LAUNDROMAT Yosemite Village CURRY VILLAGE Wilderness Center Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. South of Village Store (Bank of America) Coffee Corner (Closed for the season October 15) Inside Village Store 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Recycling Yosemite Lodge Pavilion Buffet YOSEMITE LODGE Inside main registration area (Closed for the season November 2) Village Store Recycling Center Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Breakfast Buffet - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Curry Village Dinner Buffet - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nature Shop 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Inside gift/grocery store Post Offices Pizza Patio THE AHWAHNEE Auto Service, Towing, and Noon to 9:00 p.m. daily Gift Shop 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Main Post Office - Yosemite Village Repair (AAA) Beginning October 13: Sweet Shop 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., weekdays Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon Village Garage CURRY VILLAGE Noon to 9:00 p.m., weekends Yosemite Lodge Post Office 8:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Shop 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Beginning October 27: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Towing 24 hours. Propane available until 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 209/372-8320

WHERE TO GO What’s Happening In

Experience Yosemite To day Your America

October 7 - November 3, 2003

Yosemite Valley

Valley Visitor Center The Indian Village Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite of Ahwahnee Village just west of the main post office (shuttle Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, books, during daylight hours. There is sometimes the exhibits, and a multilingual One Day in Yosemite opportunity to join Indian Cultural Program staff program. Beginning October 15, bear canister for demonstrations or programs about rental and self-registration for wilderess permits. Ahwahneechee skills and culture.   TTY

FILM Yosemite Cemetery Spirit of Yosemite This historic cemetery is located across the street This inspiring state-of-the-art visitor orientation and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People film provides a stunning overview of Yosemite's buried here include American Indians and others splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes from who played an important role in the development Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and of what is now Yosemite National Park. A Guide Sunday noon to 4:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's to the Yosemite Cemetery is available at the West Auditorium Theater. Closed captioning Valley Visitor Center. available.  CC Wilderness Center Tunnel View After a Storm Photo by Colleen Brown Yosemite Museum (Closed for the season October 15) Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite Visitor Center.  Village between The Ansel Adams Gallery and the post office. One-stop resource for backpackers in FEATURES need of wilderness permits, bear canister rental, Museum Gallery maps, and guidebooks. Displays and information handcrafts, books, gifts, photography supplies, and Beginning October 29 Open 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 on pre-trip planning, minimum impact camping camera/tripod rentals are available. For more The Gallery's fall exhibit will highlight a new body p.m. Historic 19th and 20th century Yosemite land- techniques, and Yosemite's wilderness. After information, call the Gallery at 209/372-4413 or of work by photographer, Carol Henry, including scape paintings from the park's museum collection. October 15, wilderness permits can be obtained by visit their web site at www.anseladams.com.  prints made using glass, paper, and found objects. Indian Cultural Exhibit Her use of color, form, and light creates photo- self-registration from the Valley Visitor Center GALLERY EXHIBITS Open 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to graphic images that are unique and profound. during normal hours of operation. Permits for Through October 27 5:00 p.m. Displays interpret the cultural history of are available only at the John Sexton's black and white photography will be Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from  Valley Visitor Center. presented in the exhibit Recollections, a selection of 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional prints that highlight both the artistic expression and skills are presented. No food or drink permitted. The Ansel Adams Gallery technical expertise of one of Ansel Adams' most Yosemite Museum Store Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite successful assistants. John is highly regarded for his Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offering traditional Village next to the Valley Visitor Center. The photographic skills in the field, the darkroom, and Indicates facilities accessible for visitors American Indian arts and crafts and books on Gallery offers work of Ansel Adams, contemporary as an instructor through the Gallery and his own in wheelchairs, with assistance. related subjects. photographers, and other fine artists. In addition, workshop series.

Tuolumne Meadows

Parsons Memorial Lodge and Soda Springs Discover the natural and human history of Tuolumne Meadows and hike to the place where John Muir and Robert Underwood Johnson conceived the idea of establishing Yosemite National Park. The Soda Springs are small, naturally carbonated springs that often attract birds and deer at sunrise and sunset. This area is an easy 1/2-mile walk from Lembert Dome parking area. Allow 30 minutes walking time.

Wilderness Permits Wilderness permits are available by self-registration through October 15 at the Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center. Afterwards, permits can be obtained outside the Tuolumne Meadows Ranger Station.

Overnight Parking Along Tioga Road After October 15, parking along Tioga Road will be limited to day use. No overnight parking will be permitted.

Clouds Rest Summit Photo by Colleen Brown

Prairie Falcon Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby

WHAT TO DO Scheduled Events

HELP KEEP SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY YOSEMITE BEARS WILD! 9:00am Photography Walk 8:30am Autumn Photo Walk 9:00am Photography Walk 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up required 2 hrs. Sign up/meet at The Ahwahnee front 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up Did you know that during Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery desk (DNC) required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery the fall bears must eat 20,000 Weather permitting (AAG) 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s First weather permitting (AAG) calories daily to prepare for 10:00am Ranger Walk—Through the Eyes of a People 12:00pm Yosemite Forum—Ecology of 1 winter? That’s about , 1904 1 /2 hrs. Meet behind the Visitor Center Non-Native Plants in National Parks of 1 1,650 acorns each day (130 1 /2 hrs. Meet in front of Visitor Center (NPS) (NPS) the Sierra chocolate bars for you or me)! Ranger Walk—Fire in Yosemite 3:00pm Historic Ahwahnee Tour (Oct. 14 only) 1 1 hr. Interactive lecture with Yosemite Help keep Yosemite’s bears 1 to 1 /2 hrs. Meet at El Capitan Picnic Area 1 hr. Sign up required at concierge desk see left column for details (NPS) (DNC) Ecologist, Peggy Moore wild. Be sure to store your Visitor Center West Auditorium (NPS)  food, drinks, toiletries, and 11:00am WEE WILD ONES 7:30pm Evening Program 45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 & 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Bears any scented items according 1  1 /2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) to park regulations while stay- under. The Ahwahnee Great Lounge for venue (DNC/NPS) fireplace (DNC)  7:30pm Evening Program ing at Yosemite National Park. 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings Look for Yosemite Valley 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Trees 1 for venue (DNC)  programs about the amazing 1 /2 hrs. Meet at The Ahwahnee Shuttle stop #3 (NPS) life of bears. 3:00pm Historic Ahwahnee Tour 1 hr. Sign up required at concierge desk (DNC) 7:30pm Film—Ansel Adams FIRE IN (except Oct. 19) YOSEMITE Valley Yosemite 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings for venue (AAG)  Join a park ranger to learn Centennial Event: Teddy Roosevelt’s about fire ecology, history, and Yosemite the natural role of fire in (Oct. 19 only) Yosemite National Park. 1 hr. Slideshow tribute to the president’s historic visit. Yosemite Lodge, check local Sunday at 10:00am postings for venue (DNC)  1 1 to 1 /2 hrs. Meet at the El Capitan Picnic Area and walk through two recent prescribed burn areas. Located on Southside Drive (exiting the park), approximately 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 2.5 miles past Yosemite Lodge. 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer, Tom Bopp. Lounge (DNC)  Look for the ranger sign posted on the road at the picnic area.

Programs printed in color are especially for children

and their families. Wawona

NPS = AAG = The Ansel Adams Gallery DNC = Delaware North Corporation at Yosemite YA = Yosemite Association YI = Yosemite Institute 6:00pm Sunset Ranger Talk 2:00pm Ranger Walk 2:00pm Ranger Walk $ = Programs offered for (Oct. 12 only) (Oct. 13 only) (Oct. 7 only) 1  a fee /2 hr. Glacier Point railing (NPS) 2 hrs. / parking area 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area on Glacier Point Road (NPS) on Glacier Point Road (NPS) 6:00pm Sunset Ranger Talk 6:00pm Sunset Ranger Talk Indicates programs acces- (Oct. 13 only) (Oct. 7 only) 1  1  sible for visitors in wheel- /2 hr. Glacier Point railing (NPS) /2 hr. Glacier Point railing (NPS) chairs, with assistance. Glacier Point

YOSEMITE THEATER LIVE PRESENTS The Tramp and the Roughrider

In May of 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt, planning a tour of the western forests, invited the nat- uralist John Muir to a four-day camping trip in the Yosemite wilderness. The Tramp and the Roughrider illuminates this extraordinary encounter, with the action unfolding at sunset on Glacier Point, overlooking the magnificent Yosemite Valley.

Both of these characters were feisty and opinionated, and had sharp disagreements on issues like hunt- ing, animal rights, and forest management. Muir's poetic and evangelistic temperament, clashing with Roosevelt's political (and boyish) enthusiasms, naturally spawned both tension and humor. Both skillful storytellers, it seems natural that the two men would seek to top one another by relating some of their many adventures in the American wilderness—Roosevelt bringing a frontier ruffian to justice, for exam- ple, or Muir telling of his hair-raising “ interview" with a Yosemite bear.

At the time of this historic meeting, many millions of acres of our western forest, with little or no gov- ernmental supervision, were being exploited and abused by hunting, lumber, stock, and mining inter- ests. The federal government had established only five national parks and one small wildlife preserve and was without a National Park Service. The Yosemite Valley, though surrounded by a national park, was controlled by the State of , and was unkempt and neglected.

But around the campfire, in sifting through their histories and their hopes, these very different men slowly discovered how the other had been shaped by the wilderness they loved, opening up some rich possibilities of “doing some forest good.” By the end of Roosevelt's presidency, America could boast of an additional 200 million acres of forest wilderness, five more national parks, and 65 wildlife preserves. Bully!

Whether you're a naturalist, a sportsman/sportswoman, or both, you will be captivated by this passion- ate performance by Lee Stetson as John Muir and Alan Sutterfield as Theodore Roosevelt. October 7 - November 3, 2003

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

11:00am WEE WILD ONES 9:00am Photography Walk 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Rivers and Waterfalls 9:00am Photography Walk 1 45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 & 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up 1 /2 hrs. Meet at Sentinel Bridge 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up under. The Ahwahnee Great Lounge fire required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery Shuttle stop #11 (NPS) required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery  place (DNC) weather permitting (AAG) 5:00pm Autumn Twilight Stroll Weather permitting (AAG) 2:00pm NPS Open House 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Bears (Oct. 10 and 17 only) 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Bears 1 1 (Oct. 22 only) 1 /2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) 1 hr. The Ahwahnee patio (DNC) 1 /2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) 4 hrs. Learn about park improvement 7:30pm Evening Program 7:00pm HALLOWEEN FAMILY NIGHT 3:00pm Fine Print Viewing efforts, Visitor Center East Auditorium  1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings (Oct. 31 only) 1 hr. Very limited space. Sign up in advance (NPS) for venue (DNC)  2 hrs. Nature Center at Happy Isles Meet in The Ansel Adams Gallery (AAG) 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Granite & Ice FIRESIDE STORYTELLING FOR ALL Near shuttle stop #16, see box below for 4:00pm CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 1 1 /2 hrs. Meet in front of Visitor Center details (DNC) 1 AGES /2 hr. Front porch of The Ansel Adams (NPS) 1 hr. The Ahwahnee Great Lounge fireplace 7:30pm Evening Program Gallery. Children 7 and under & must be 3:00pm Historic Ahwahnee Tour (DNC)  1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings accompanied  1 hr. Sign up required at concierge desk for venue (DNC/NPS) 7:30pm Evening Program (DNC) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—The Tramp 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings 7:30pm Evening Program and the Roughrider for venue (DNC/NPS)  1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings (Oct. 17 only) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—The Tramp  1 for venue (DNC/NPS) 1 /2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium and the Roughrider See info below for details (Oct. 18 only) $ (NPS/DNC/YA/YI)  1 1 /2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium See info below for details $ (NPS/DNC/YA/YI) 

5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 8:30pm Vintage Yosemite Music/Wawona 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 8:30pm Vintage Yosemite Music/Wawona 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer, Tom History 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer, Tom History Bopp. Wawona Hotel Lounge (DNC)  (On some nights; check at front desk) Bopp. Wawona Hotel Lounge (DNC)  (On some nights; check at front desk) 4 hrs. Live music and/or history slide show 4 hrs. Live music and/or history slide show Wawona Hotel Sunroom (above golf shop) Wawona Hotel Sunroom (above golf shop) (DNC) (DNC) Centennial Event: Teddy Roosevelt’s Yosemite (Oct. 16 only) 1 hr. Slideshow tribute to the president’s historic visit. Wawona Hotel Sunroom, above golf shop (DNC)

12:30pm Centennial Re-enactment: President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir Visit Glacier Point (Oct. 18 only) 1 hr. Glacier Point Amphitheater See info below for details (NPS/DNC/YA/YI)  6:00pm Sunset Ranger Talk (Oct. 11 only) 1 /2 hr. Glacier Point railing (NPS)  7:00pm Stars Over Yosemite National Park (Oct.11 only) 1 to 2 hrs. Glacier Point Amphitheater (NPS)  100th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s Yosemite Visit

YOSEMITE THEATER LIVE PRESENTS The Tramp and the Roughrider HALLOWEEN FAMILY NIGHT October 17 & 18 at 8:00 p.m. Yosemite Valley Visitor Center West Auditorium October 31 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door 2 hours Re-enactment of Muir & Roosevelt’s Nature Center at Happy Isles Historic Meeting on Glacier Point October 18 at 12:30 p.m. Join park interpretive staff at the Nature Center at Happy Isles for an FREE at the Glacier Point Amphitheater evening of “super-natural” fun for the whole family. Stations will be set (Transportation available. Contact Yosemite Lodge Tour Desk for details.) up investigating some of Yosemite’s night life, like spiders, scorpions, bats, and owls. You can also go on a night prowl and enjoy the A Slideshow Tribute: nature stories finale with goodies and hot drinks for attendees. Teddy Roosevelt’s Yosemite The Nature Center is a short walk from shuttle stop#16; shuttle service will continue out to Happy Isles until 9:30 p.m. for this event.  October 19 at 7:30 p.m. Free at Yosemite Lodge (Check local postings for venue)

October 16 at 8:30 p.m. Free at the Wawona Hotel (Check at front desk for exact location)

WHAT TO DO October 7 - November 3, 2003

Glacier Point

Ranger Walks Join a ranger for a walk to discover Yosemite's unique, tucked-away places. See a pioneer cabin near a beautiful meadow, explore the red fir forest in the Canadian life zone, or hike to a seldom-seen waterfall. See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times.

Evening Programs Meet a ranger to enjoy the lengthening shadows in Yosemite Valley and the alpenglow on the Sierra high country, or come for the sunset and stay for the moonrise. See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times.

Overnight Parking Along Glacier Point Road After October 15, parking along Glaicer Point Road will be limited to day use. No overnight parking will be permitted. View from Glacier Point Photo by Colleen Brown Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby

Wawona &

Wilderness Permits park at the Wawona Store to board the shuttle bus. Self-registration for wilderness permits will be Due to narrow roads and very limited parking, visi- available on the front porch of Hill's Studio (near tors are strongly encouraged to use this free bus Wawona Hotel) for and Alder Creek service to help alleviate congestion and lengthy trails only. Permits for all other trails are available at parking delays. the Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center. Walking through the Grove Evening Programs The trailhead for walking up through the Grove is Join pianist/singer Tom Bopp in the Wawona Hotel located at the far end of the parking area. lobby from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday through Interpretive signs between the trailhead and the Saturday, as he performs songs and stories from California Tree provide a self-guiding tour. Written Yosemite's past. Tom also features presentations translations are available at the trailhead in with slides, historic Yosemite music, or Wawona Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. history on some Thursday and Saturday nights. 

To Get to Mariposa Grove Mariposa Grove Tram Tour Trams run every day in the Mariposa Grove of Allow 11⁄4 hours driving time to the Mariposa Grove from Yosemite Valley. Cars are prohibited Giant Sequoias for a 1-hour tour through the lower beyond the parking area in the Grove, but several and upper groves. The first tram is at 9:00 a.m. giant sequoias can be seen from there. Information and the last tram is at 5:00 p.m., running every about access for the disabled is available at the 30 minutes from the boarding area. Tours will oper- tram boarding area. The access road to the Grove ate until the first snow. Inside the Telescope Tree Photo by Colleen Brown may close intermittently due to limited parking. Trailers and motor homes are prohibited on the Mariposa Grove Museum Mariposa Grove Road from the South Entrance to Through October 13 Mariposa Grove. Giant sequoia displays and store offering books, maps, and information open daily 9:45 a.m. to Free Mariposa Grove & 4:30 p.m. Located in the upper portion of the Wawona Shuttle Bus Mariposa Grove. The shuttle bus stops at the Wawona Store, South Entrance, and Mariposa Grove. Shuttles operate Indicates facilities accessible for visitors throughout the day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Last DISTANCE & ELEVATION in wheelchairs, with assistance. shuttle leaves the Grove at 6:00 p.m. Visitors may DESTINATION DISTANCE FROM TRAILHEAD ELEVATION GAIN

Grizzly Giant 0.8 mile /1.3km 400ft / 122m Crane Flat & Grove Museum 2.1 miles /3.5km 800ft / 292m Big Oak Flat Fallen Tunnel Tree 2.5 miles /4.0km 1,000ft / 305m Wawona Point 3.0 miles /4.8km 1,200ft / 438m

Big Oak Flat Information Station Yosemite’s Other Sequoia Groves Closed for the season November 2 Tuolumne Grove Open Friday - Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed for The Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is near Crane Flat at the lunch. Station is located just inside the park at the Big Oak Flat intersection of the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) and Entrance Station (Highway 120 West), and offers park orientation the Tioga Road. The former route of the Big Oak Flat Road leads material, trail information, bear canister rental, books, and maps. downhill from Crane Flat into the Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees, For more information call 209/379-1899.  a cluster of about 25 sequoias. Now closed to cars, this 2-mile (3.2 km) round-trip has an elevation change of 500 feet (150 Wilderness Permits meters). The downhill walk is relatively easy, though it is moder- Self-registration for wilderness permits on porch of the Big Oak ately strenuous on the uphill return. Once in the Tuolumne Flat Information Station. Grove, there is an easy half-mile, self-guiding nature trail. Yosemite To day

Merced Grove Published by the National Park Service, in cooperation Yosemite's quietest stand of sequoias is the Merced Grove, acces- with Delaware North Corporation Parks & Resorts at Yosemite sible only on foot. It's a 4-mile roundtrip hike into the grove from the Big Oak Flat Road Editor Kristina Rylands (Highway 120 West). Located 3.5 miles north of Crane Flat or Design / Production Skip Gaynard Designs 4.5 miles south of the Big Oak Flat entrance, the trailhead is Printing Casey Printing, Inc. marked by a post labeled B-10 and a road sign. Allow 3 hours We’re Interested . . . for the round-trip hike to this group of about 20 sequoias. We are always looking for ways to improve our visitor publications. You can help by sending your comments via e-mail to [email protected] or fax to 209/379-1295.

WHAT TO DO Wawona Trail to Alder Creek Mariposa Grove Alder Creek Glacier Point Trailhead P Campground Reservation Stable Office Food & Beverage Service P WAWONA HOTEL d Pioneer Yosemite Wawona Dining Room oa P ls R History Center Breakfast and Buffet – 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Fal lna ua (closed for repairs) Sunday Brunch – 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To Wawona iln Ch Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Campground Mariposa Grove & Yosemite Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ive Trailhead Covered Bridge t Dr Valley res Reservations taken for 8 or more. 209/375-1425 Fo

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Post Office Wawona Post Office Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon $ ATM Wawona Inside Wawona Store Stanislaus National Gas Station Forest Wawona 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Diesel & propane available. N Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card.

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WHERE TO GO Night Sky Information Take advantage of the opportunities in Yosemite to view the wonders of the night sky. Here are some sights to look for while you are out during the night hours.

October 9: Full Moon tonight, called the Hunter's Moon. October 16: The moon shines in the east after midnight tonight (on the morning of the 17th). The “star” just to its lower right is Saturn. General Park October 20: The Moon shines in the east before and during dawn thismorning. The bright "star" below it is Jupiter. Information October 31: The first-quarter Moon shines in the south in early evening. Look well to its left and a little higher to spot orange Mars. Fomalhaut is below Mars. November 3: Mars glows to the Moon's right this evening. Emergency 911 Recreation Fire – Police – Medical Emergency: Conditions permitting. Dial 911, 24 hours a day (from hotel room 9-911) YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING Information SCHOOL AND GUIDE SERVICE Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Road and Weather Service offers lessons and guided climbing at General Services General Park Information all levels, overnight backpacking, and guided 209/372-0200 www.nps.gov/yose day hikes to spectacular areas of Yosemite Campground Reservations Valley and the high country. 800/436-7275 reservations.nps.gov Curry Village $ ATM Religious Services Medical Located in the Mountain Shop 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Yosemite Village YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH Yosemite Medical Clinic Classes meet at 8:30 a.m. 209/372-8344 South of Village Store (Bank of America) (Nondenominational Christian) Emergency care: 24 hours daily Inside Village Store Pastor Brent Moore 209/372-4831 BICYCLE RENTAL Drop-in and Urgent Care Daily, weather permitting, with hourly and Yosemite Lodge (year-round) Daily 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily rates. Baby-joggers, wheelchairs, and Inside main registration area Worship Services Scheduled Appointments six-speed bikes with trailers. Bikes must be Curry Village Sunday 9:15 a.m. (Children’s Church and Nursery) Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. returned by 5:45 p.m. Inside gift/grocery store Thursday 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Noon Yosemite Lodge Wawona ROMAN CATHOLIC Located on Ahwahnee Drive in Yosemite 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-1208 Inside Wawona Store Rev. Raymond J. Duffy 209/372-4729 Valley, the clinic provides routine and emer- Curry Village El Portal Mass in Yosemite Valley gency medical care for park employees, resi- Located at shuttle stops #13 & 21 On Hwy. 140 at Yosemite View Lodge and the Visitor Center West Auditorium dents, and visitors. Experienced nursing staff, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-8319 El Portal Market Sunday 10:00 a.m. emergency physicians, nurse practitioner, and Note: November 1 (All Saints Day) is not a STABLE support staff on duty. Services include a limit- Miscellaneous holy day of obligation this year in the U.S. ed pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and physical therapy. 2-hour and 4-hour rides depart daily. All-day Services include a limited pharmacy, lab, x-ray, rides, private rides, and pack trips into Babysitting CHURCH OF CHRIST physical therapy, and Mountain Crisis Services Yosemite's spectacular wilderness may also be Limited babysitting available for registered guests at Ron Skelton 209/379-2307 for victims of domestic violence. 209/372-4637 arranged. Private horse boarding is available. Yosemite Lodge and The Ahwahnee. Call front desk El Portal Chapel Call for reservations. or concierge for additional information. Worship Service Paramedic/Ambulance Service Sunday 9:00 a.m. 24 hours daily Yosemite Valley Located at shuttle stop #18 Service Organizations CROSSWAY CHURCH Dental Services 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/372-8348 (Christian Protestant) Adjacent to Medical Clinic. Al-Anon Pastor Steve Hughes 209/379-2428 For hours, call 209/372-4200. Tours Wednesday 7:00 p.m. If no answer, call 209/372-4637. YCS General Office Building Worship Service Inquire at tour/transportation desks at the (Executive Conference Room) Yosemite Village Sunday 7:00 p.m. Yosemite Chapel  Services For Disabled following locations. Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Bible Study Yosemite Lodge Tour Desk Sunday 8:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. The Yosemite Accessibility Guide is available at Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday - Thursday Women’s Bible Study park entrance stations, visitor centers, and YCS General Office Building 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday Call for time and location online at www.nps.gov/yose/trip/access.htm. (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village TTYs are available inside the Valley Visitor Yosemite Village Tour Kiosk EL PORTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Center, The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge, and Saturday 8:00 p.m. Pastor Russ Marsh 209/379-2255 outside the Curry Village front desk. SIGHTSEEING TOURS* YCS General Office Building El Portal Chapel Wheelchair rental available at Yosemite Valley Floor Tour (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village Worship Service Medical Clinic, 209/372-4637, and the This 26-mile, 2-hour tram tour departs Lions Club First and third Saturday 7:30 p.m. Yosemite Lodge bike stand, 209/372-1208. several times daily from Yosemite Lodge in Meets first and third Thursdays of each month Second, fourth, and fifth Sunday 10:30 a.m. Yosemite Valley. Check at tour desk for at noon, The Ahwahnee. WAWONA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Accommodations hours. Most tours are now conducted by Call 209/372-4475 for information. National Park Service Rangers. Pastor David Adamcik 209/966-3039 For advanced reservations or information Rotary International Glacier Point Tour Meets Thursdays for lunch at noon in Wawona Community Center (rooms or activities), call 559/252-4848 Worship Service (www.yosemitepark.com) A 4-hour round trip from Yosemite Valley The Ahwahnee Mural Room. Visiting Rotarian families and guests welcome. For meeting Sunday 9:00 a.m. For availability on day of arrival, check at any to Glacier Point. The Glacier Point Tour also reservations or information, call 209/372-1401. Women’s Bible Study front desk. offers a one-way ticket for adventurers to hike back down to Yosemite Valley. Departs Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Bear Canister Rental at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. daily from Yosemite Lodge. Available for $5 per trip at the Yosemite Valley Big Trees Tram Tour Wilderness Center (until October 14; begin- Trams run every day in the Mariposa Grove ning October 15 at Valley Visitor Center), Big of Giant Sequoias for a 1-hour tour through Oak Flat Information Station, Crane Flat Store, the lower and upper groves. The first tram is and the Entrance Station. at 9:00 a.m. and the last tram is at 5:00 Canisters may be rented or returned at any p.m. Tours will operate until the first snow. rental location in the park. Drop bins are Call 209/375-1621 for information. available for after-hour returns, including the Yosemite Valley trailhead parking area, near Grand Tour Happy Isles. An 8-hour combination of Big Trees and Glacier Point Tours. Departs 8:45 a.m. daily from Yosemite Lodge. *Weather permitting

Ranger-led tram tour Photo by Raye Santos

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