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

Shuttle Bus Stop Campground NORTH East & West Indian Auditoriums P Parking Maps not to scale. Village Ansel Accessible See page 12 of the Yosemite Guide for a Yosemite Parking Cemetery Adams Wilderness Medical & description of Valley trails and day hikes. Gallery Center ATM Dental Clinic Detailed trail maps are available for Yosemite Post Visitor Information purchase at visitor centers and stores Museum Office Degnan's Complex: Restrooms throughout the park. Deli & Cafe To Gas Station NPS The (no gas in Yosemite Valley) Headquarters The Loft Ahwahnee Paved Bike Path 5 Habitat Yosemite Hiking Trail 9 4 Visitor Roadway To Yosemite Lodge I Center n d Roadway for ia n Shuttle Bus Only C an 2 y o Yosemite Village n 10 C re e Lower Yosemite Fall Village Store P k (drop 320 ft) Village Grill 30 minutes To Yosemite Lodge Sport Shop Village Garage Art Activity Center Yosemite Lodge

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These hours of operation are approximate. Village e r Stable & Lodge Current hours of operation are posted at each 21 front desk or facility. LeConte 18 Memorial 12 20 Lodge 14 YOSEMITE VILLAGE M 17 Bike & Raft Rental 19 e Degnan’s Delicatessen rced Rive 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tour Kiosk 13 15 r Degnan’s Café Registration Upper 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Post Office Pines The Loft at Degnan’s and Lounge Noon to 9:00 p.m. Groceries P Village Grill Yosemite Lodge Gift/Grocery Trailhead Amphitheater Parking 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mountain Shop Gifts/Groceries Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. YOSEMITE LODGE Pavilion Campground Food Court Reservation Office 16 Degnan’s Delicatessen Taqueria Breakfast - 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Junior Ranger Snack Full Service - 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pizza Patio & Bar Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Campfire Circle Stand Grab 'n Go, Soup & Salads, Coffee Corner - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Curry Village Gift/Grocery Nature Center at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Happy Isles John Muir Mountain Room Bar & Lounge Trailhead to 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays Gifts, Books, & Apparel Vernal and Noon to 10:00 p.m. weekends Nevada Falls Mountain Room Restaurant YOSEMITE VILLAGE 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Ansel Adams Gallery 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. THE AHWAHNEE Yosemite Bookstore Dining Room 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Inside Visitor Center Sunday Brunch – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Showers & Laundromat Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Yosemite Museum Store Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SHOWERS Reservations and appropriate attire are Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Curry Village 24 hours respectfully requested. 209/372-1489 Habitat Yosemite 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Housekeeping Camp 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Ahwahnee Bar Sport Shop 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LAUNDROMAT 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. $ ATM Food Service - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Art Activity Center 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wilderness Center 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Yosemite Village CURRY VILLAGE Recycling South of Village Store (Bank of America) Coffee Corner NATURE CENTER AT HAPPY ISLES Village Store Recycling Center Inside Village Store 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch) Noon to 5:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge Pavilion Buffet YOSEMITE LODGE Inside main registration area Breakfast Buffet - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Post Offices Curry Village Dinner Buffet - 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nature Shop 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Main Post Office - Yosemite Village Inside gift/grocery store Pizza Patio & Bar Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Noon to 10:00 p.m. THE AHWAHNEE Auto Service, Towing, and Gift Shop 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon Taqueria Yosemite Lodge Post Office Repair (AAA) 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sweet Shop 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Village Garage CURRY VILLAGE HAPPY ISLES Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. Snack Stand Curry Village Post Office Towing 24 hours. Propane available until 4:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 209/372-8320

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Yosemite Valley

Valley Visitor Center maps, and guidebooks. Displays and information GALLERY EXHIBIT Open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite on pre-trip planning, minimum impact camping Through July 30th Village just west of the main post office (shuttle techniques, and Yosemite's wilderness.  The Gallery presents the black and white photog- stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, books, raphy of Patrick Jablonski, whose dynamic prints exhibits, and a multilingual One Day in Yosemite Nature Center at are a tremendous example of contemporary pho- program.  TTY Happy Isles tography inspired by the western landscape. FILM Open 10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spirit of Yosemite This nature center includes natural history exhibits, LeConte Memorial Lodge This inspiring state-of-the-art visitor orientation interactive displays, and a bookstore geared to Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to film provides a stunning overview of Yosemite's nature-exploring for families. Nearby are short trails 4:00 p.m. Located at shuttle stop #12. The splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes from focusing on the area's four different environments; LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite's first public 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's forest, river, talus, and fen. visitor center, is operated by the and newly remodeled West Auditorium Theater. You can also see substantial evidence of the 1996 features a children's corner, library, and a variety Closed captioning available.  CC rockfall from the Glacier Point cliff far above the of environmental education and evening programs. Nature Center. A new outdoor exhibit details the For more information, call 209/372-4542. Yosemite Museum geologic story of rockfalls in Yosemite. The Center is Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley a short walk from shuttle bus stop #16.  Yosemite Theater Live Visitor Center.  Come help Yosemite Theater Live celebrate its The Ansel Adams Gallery 20th season! The recognizes FEATURES Three Brothers NPS Photo Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite Yosemite Theater as the best interpretive program Museum Gallery Village next to the Valley Visitor Center. The Gallery of its type in the National Park System. Tickets Open 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. offers work of Ansel Adams, contemporary photog- may be purchased at any tour desk in Yosemite Historic 19th and 20th century Yosemite landscape raphers, and other fine artists. In addition, hand- Valley or if seating is still available, at the time of paintings from the park's museum collection. crafts, books, gifts, photography supplies, and performance. Most shows are given in the East Indian Cultural Exhibit camera/tripod rentals are available. For more Auditorium located behind the Valley Visitor Center Open 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to information, call the Gallery at 209/372-4413 or in Yosemite Village, near shuttle stop #5 and 9. See 5:00 p.m. Displays interpret the cultural history of visit their web site at www.anseladams.com.  Scheduled Events pages for dates and times.  Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional skills are presented. No food or drink permitted. Yosemite Museum Store Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offering traditional American Indian arts and crafts and books on related subjects.

The Indian Village Free Olmsted Point/ Evening Activities of Ahwahnee Tuolumne/ Come to the Dana Campfire Circle in Tuolumne Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open Shuttle Bus Meadows Campground and take part in a tradi- during daylight hours. There is sometimes the Free shuttle bus service is available during the tion! Join a ranger for campfire, songs, story- opportunity to join Indian Cultural Program staff summer along the Tioga Road from Olmsted telling, and answers to some of your questions for demonstrations or programs about Point to Tioga Pass. Due to limited trailhead about Yosemite. Program topics vary, and are Ahwahneechee skills and culture.  parking, use of the free shuttle buses is strongly posted at the campground, Tuolumne Meadows advised. Lodge, and Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Yosemite Cemetery Shuttles travel between Tuolumne Meadows A campfire for children is scheduled Wednesday This historic cemetery is located across the street Lodge and Olmsted Point with stops along the at the Conness Circle in the "C" loop of the and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People Tioga Road, including Tuolumne Campground campground. End your day with a Star Program buried here include American Indians and others and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. The or Night Prowl. Bring a pad to sit on for the Star who played an important role in the development shuttle also makes two morning (9:00 a.m. and Program and dress warmly. Programs will be can- of what is now Yosemite National Park. A Guide to noon) and two afternoon (3:00 p.m. and 5:00 celed if the sky is overcast. Sign-up for the Night the Yosemite Cemetery is available at the Valley p.m.) runs to Tioga Pass. Prowl at the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Visitor Center. Service begins at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge at Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center 7:00 a.m. Shuttle buses arrive at approximately Wilderness Center 30-minute intervals between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 Open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite Cathedral Peak and NPS Photo Open 7:30 to 6:00. Located just off the Tioga p.m. The last shuttle bus leaves Olmsted Point at Village between The Ansel Adams Gallery and the Road, along the roadway leading to Tuolumne 6:00 p.m. Schedules are subject to change. post office. One-stop resource for backpackers in Lodge, shuttle stop #3. Trail information, wilder- Please check route maps at the Tuolumne need of wilderness permits, bear canister rental, Tuolumne Meadows ness permits, bear canister rental, maps, and Meadows Visitor Center or shuttle bus stops Visitor Center guidebooks available.  for details. Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park orientation, trail information, books, maps, and displays. Just for Kids Phone 209/372-0263  Programs for children include Junior Rangers two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a kids' campfire program on Wednesday night. Indicates facilities accessible for visitors McCauley Cabin and Junior Rangers is a 2-hour ranger-led program in wheelchairs, with assistance. Soda Springs for children (ages 8-10). This historic area is only accessible by walking. 1 There are two trails, both flat and both ⁄2-mile Ranger Walks long. See the map of Tuolumne Meadows area Join a ranger to explore new areas and learn in this paper. Parsons Memorial Lodge is usually about geology, birds, flowers, American Indians, open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Historic history, and more. These walks range from 1 to 8 McCauley Cabin has an open house from 1:00 hours and all but the long walks are fairly easy. p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. The Soda Springs are small naturally carbonated Twice a week, longer hikes are offered to lakes, springs that often attract birds and deer at sun- domes, or passes. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring rise and sunset. water, lunch, and rain gear. End your perfect day with a Music Walk. This easy, early evening stroll will inspire and delight.

Bobcat Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby

WHAT TO DO Special Events

PARSONS MEMORIAL LODGE These inspiring programs begin at Events 2:00 p.m. and last approximately Scheduled 1 hour. Allow 30 minutes walking time to Parsons Memorial Lodge SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY from either Lembert Dome parking July 20 & 27 July 21 & 28 July 15 & 22 area or the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Admission is free. 9:00am Photography Walk 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Ahwahneechee Stories 6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up required and Games 11⁄2 hrs. Sign up/meet at Yosemite Lodge SATURDAY, JULY 19 Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery, weather 11⁄2 hrs. Meet behind the Visitor Center (NPS) front desk (Kodak) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. permitting (AAG) 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE WITH Photography Walk Emmet Gowin: Changing the 10:00am Ranger Walk—Buffalo Soldier, 1904 THE RECYCLED STRING BAND 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up Earth, Aerial Photographs (July 27 only) 11⁄2 hrs. Tickets at any lodge tour desk required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery Slide presentation about the 11⁄2 hrs. Meet in front of Visitor Center (NPS) $ (YCS) weather permitting. (AAG) photographer and his artistic influ- 2:00pm NATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—Wild Stories 9:30am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY ences by Jock Reynolds, Director 2 hrs. (July 27 only) with John Muir PROGRAM 1 of the Yale University Art Gallery, LeConte Memorial Lodge 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater.  with a reading by a special guest. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) $ (YCS) Tickets/information at any lodge tour desk $ (YCS) This event is supported by Poets & 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s Legacy 8:30pm Evening Program 1  Writers, Inc. through a grant from 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet in front of Visitor Center (NPS) 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (YCS) 10:00am CHILDREN’S PHOTO WALK  6:45pm WEE WILD ONES 1 hr. Lower Pines Amphitheater (NPS) 1 hr. Sign up/meet Ahwahnee Concierge Desk The James Irvine Foundation.  45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 & 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS) Parents must accompany, limited to 15 SUNDAY, JULY 20 under. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS)  (Kodak) Yosemite — Through the Eyes 7:00pm Mewu Eh—Indian Twilight 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Bears of a Buffalo Soldier, 1904 1 hr. Indian Village of Ahwahnee 11⁄2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) Living history presentation by Meet behind Yosemite Museum (NPS) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—Sarah , Park Ranger 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE Hawkins Contemplates a 4th & SING-ALONG Marriage: Stories of a Pioneer Woman SATURDAY, JULY 26 1 (July 27 only) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium $ The Tuolumne River— (YCS)  11⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village From the Meadows to Hetch Tickets/information at any lodge tour 8:30pm Evening Program Hetchy Valley desk $ (YCS) 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS)  Slide presentation by Valley Yosemite 8:00pm Evening Program—LeConte Memorial Yosemite in Pictures Marie Denn, NPS Ecologist Lodge 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (Kodak)  SUNDAY, JULY 27 July 20: John Muir’s Last Journey 9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE July 27: Valley Stories from the Ground Up VALLEY Naturalist Ane Carla Rovetta 8:30pm Film—Ansel Adams 1 hr. Meet near Yosemite Lodge  shares her lively tales 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (AAG) Sign up/details at any lodge tour desk $ Evening Program (YCS) 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS)  FIRE IN YOSEMITE! Join a park ranger to learn about fire ecology, history, and the process of fire in Yosemite National Park. Mondays at 2:00pm 2 hrs. Meet in front of the White Wolf Lodge and walk with a 10:00am to 12:00pm / 2:00 to 4:00pm 2:00pm Nature Walk in the 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 1 ranger through an area burned Stage Rides 11⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) by lightening-caused fire. 10 min. Purchase tickets near Wawona 8:00pm Campfire 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite Covered Bridge $ (NPS) 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer Tom Saturdays at 10:00am 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00 to 5:00pm   1 (NPS) Bopp. lounge (YCS) 1 ⁄2 hr. Meet at the El Capitan Blacksmith Demonstration 9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER WAWONA 8:00pm Campfire Picnic Area and walk through Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History two prescribed burn areas. 1 hr. Sign up at Wawona Hotel front desk $ 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle Center (NPS)   Located on the one-way exit road, (YCS) (NPS) 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past approximately 2.5 miles past Yosemite 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center Lodge. A ranger sign will be posted Meet at (NPS)  on the right, at the picnic area. 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 11⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS)

Wawona 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past Programs printed in color 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS) 

are especially for children Mariposa Grove and their families. 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle (NPS)  NPS = National Park Service AAC = American Alpine Club AAG = The Ansel Adams Gallery YCS = Yosemite Concession Services 2:00pm Ranger Walk 8:00pm Campfire 9:30am Ranger Walk to McGurk Meadow & YA = Yosemite Association 2 hrs. / parking area 1 hr. Bridalviel Creek Campground Cabin SC = Sierra Club on Glacier Point Rd. (NPS) C loop (NPS)  21⁄2 hrs. Meet at Bridalveil Creek Campground $ = Programs offered for 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk phone booth (NPS) a fee 1⁄2 hr. Glacier Point Railing (NPS)  7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 1  Indicates programs acces- ⁄2 hr. Glacier Point Railing (NPS)

sible for visitors in wheel- Point Glacier chairs, with assistance.

Free Art Classes 10:30am Ranger Walk—Bears 10:00am Ranger Walk—Animals 10:00am JUNIOR RANGERS 1 Free, informal outdoor 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet at Tuolumne Meadows 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area Campground Reservation Office (NPS) (NPS) (NPS) classes in various art mediums 2:00pm Parsons Memorial Lodge Program 1:00pm McCauley Cabin Open House Talk About Climbing are available for adults through 1 hr. Meet at Parsons Memorial Lodge, allow 2 hrs. Allow 30 minutes walking time to (July 22 only) the Art Activity Center, located 30 minute walking time (NPS) Soda Springs (NPS) 1 hr. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area at the east end of Yosemite Ranger Walk—Geology 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Lake Exploration 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Domes and Meadows Village next to the Village Store. 2 hrs. Meet at Pothole Dome shuttle stop #8 2 hrs. Meet at Pothole Dome shuttle stop #8 2 hrs. Meet at Pothole Dome Each day class begins at road marker T-29 (NPS) road Marker T-299 (NPS) Shuttle stop #8, road Marker T-29 (NPS) 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. 8:00pm Campfire 8:00pm Campfire 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows Campground (NPS) Campground (NPS) Campground (NPS) 9:15pm Ranger Walk—Night Prowl 1 hr. Sign up at Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Meadows Tuolumne Tuolumne Center 209/372-0263 (NPS)

July 15 - 20 Doug Castleman Watercolor 7:00am Ranger Walk—Birds 2 hrs. See local post- 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Fire Ecology 9:00am Ranger Walk (July 15 only) All day hike to July 21 - 27 ing for meeting place. Bring binoculars (NPS) 2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) Raisin Lake. Meet at May Lake parking area To Be Announced 9:00am Tuolumne Grove Walk (July 27 only) Bring lunch, bug repellent, and hiking shoes (NPS) Watercolor 6 hrs. Call 209/379-2321 or check at a visitor 7:30pm Ranger Walk—Twilight Trek center for more info $ (YA) 2 hrs. White Wolf Lodge July 28 Bring flashlight & bug repellent (NPS) Crane Flat 10:00am Fun Family Walk 2 hrs. White Wolf Lodge White Wolf Pat Devitt Big Oak Flat (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire White Wolf Campground (NPS)  Acrylic July 15 - 28, 2003

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY July 16 & 23 July 17 & 24 July 18 & 25 July 19 & 26

6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk 6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk 6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk 6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk 1 11⁄2 hrs. Sign up/meet at Yosemite Lodge 11⁄2 hrs. Sign up/meet at Yosemite Lodge 11⁄2 hrs. Sign up/meet at Yosemite Lodge 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sign up/meet at Yosemite Lodge front desk (Kodak) front desk (Kodak) front desk (Kodak) front desk (Kodak) 10:00am Photo Tips, Demos, and Q & A 9:00am Photography Walk 9:30am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY PROGRAM 9:00am Photography Walk 1 hr. Behind Valley Visitor Center (Kodak) 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up required required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery, Tickets/information at any lodge $ (YCS) Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery, weather 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Granite & Ice permitting (AAG) weather permitting (AAG) 11⁄2 hrs. Meet in front of Valley Visitor 10:00am Photo Tips, Demos, and Q & A 9:30am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY PROGRAM Center (NPS) 9:30am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY PROGRAM 1 hr. Behind Valley Visitor Center (Kodak) 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater 6:30pm Twilight Stroll 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater. JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM Tickets/information at any lodge $ (YCS) Tickets/information at any lodge tour desk 1 hr. The Ahwahnee outdoor patio (YCS) 1 hr. For kids 7-13 10:00am $ (YCS) Ranger Walk—Fire In Yosemite 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES Nature Center at Happy Isles (NPS) 11⁄2 hr. El Capitan Picnic area (NPS) 45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 & 10:00am CHILDREN’S PHOTO WALK 2:00pm NATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP 2:00pm NATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP under. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS)  1 hr. Sign up/meet Ahwahnee Concierge Desk. (July 25 only) 2 hrs. LeConte Memorial Lodge (July 26 only) 2 hrs. LeConte Memorial Lodge Parents must accompany, limited to 15 (Kodak) 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE WITH Shuttle stop #12 (SC) Shuttle stop #12 (SC) THE RECYCLED STRING BAND Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s First People 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Rivers and Waterfalls 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Bears 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet in back of Valley Visitor 1 2 (July 23 only) 11⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet at Sentinel Bridge 1 ⁄ hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) Tickets/info at any lodge tour desk $ (YCS) Center (NPS) Shuttle stop #11 (NPS) 3:00pm Fine Print Viewing 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—Wild Stories 2:00pm NATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP 6:30pm Twilight Stroll 1 hr. Very limited space. Sign up in advance Meet in The Ansel Adams Gallery (AAG) with John Muir (July 24 only) 1 hr. Meet at The Ahwahnee outdoor patio 2 hrs. LeConte Memorial Lodge 11⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium (YCS) 4:00pm CHILDREN’S STORY TIME  Shuttle stop #12 (SC) 1⁄2 hr. Front porch of The Ansel Adams Gallery $ (YCS) 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & Children 7 and under. Children must be 8:30pm Evening Program SING-ALONG accompanied by a parent (AAG) SING-ALONG 1 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (YCS)  1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village. Tickets/informa- 1 7:30pm YOSEMITE THEATER LIVE— 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village tion at any lodge tour desk $ (YCS) Yosemite in Pictures Tickets/information at any lodge tour desk YOSEMITE TAILS   1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (Kodak) $ (YCS) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—Wild Stories 1 hr. Visitor Center East Auditorium $ (YCS) with John Muir Twilight Ranger Walk 11⁄2 hrs. Meet at 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—Sarah 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium $ Sentinel Bridge. Shuttle stop #11 (NPS) Hawkins Contemplates a 4th (YCS)  Marriage: Stories of a Pioneer Woman 8:00pm Evening Program—LeConte Memorial 1 Evening Program—LeConte Memorial Lodge 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium $ (YCS)  Lodge 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) July 19: MORE EARTHY TUNES July 26: Painting Yosemite Valley Evening Program—LeConte Memorial July 18: NATURE NUTS AND Lodge 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) EARTHY TUNES 8:30pm Evening Program July 25: MOUNTAIN MUSIC 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater July 17: NATURE NUTS, SONGS FOR  CHILDREN 8:30pm Evening Program (AAC/YCS) July 19: Royal Robbins 1 hr. Lower Pines Amphitheater (NPS)  8:30pm Evening Program July 26: Climbing the Salathe Wall  1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS) Movie—   1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS) Yosemite in Pictures 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (NPS)  9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE VALLEY 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (Kodak) Yosemite in Pictures 1 hr. Meet near Yosemite Lodge 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (Kodak)  Sign up/details at any lodge tour desk $ (YCS)

2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 10:00am to 12:00pm / 2:00 to 4:00pm 10:00am to 12:00pm / 2:00 to 4:00pm 10:00am to 12:00pm / 2:00 to 4:00pm 11⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) Stage Rides Stage Rides Stage Rides 2:00pm to 4:00pm 10 min. Purchase tickets near Wawona 10 min. Purchase tickets near Wawona 10 min. Purchase tickets near Wawona Stage Rides Covered Bridge $ (NPS) Covered Bridge $ (NPS) Covered Bridge $ (NPS) 10 min. Purchase tickets near Wawona 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00 to 5:00pm 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00 to 5:00pm 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00 to 5:00pm Covered Bridge $ (NPS) Blacksmith Demonstration Blacksmith Demonstration Blacksmith Demonstration 2:00pm to 5:00pm Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History    Blacksmith Demonstration Center (NPS) Center (NPS) Center (NPS) Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past Center (NPS)  1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center    2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS) Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS) Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS) 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 1 1 1 Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS)  1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer Tom 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center 1 hr. Tour of Pioneer Yosemite History Center Bopp. Wawona Hotel lounge (YCS)  Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS)  Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS)  Meet at Wawona Covered Bridge (NPS)  8:00pm Campfire 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer Tom 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer Tom 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer Tom (NPS)  Bopp. Wawona Hotel lounge (YCS)  Bopp. Wawona Hotel lounge (YCS)  Bopp. Wawona Hotel lounge (YCS)  8:00pm Campfire 8:00pm Campfire 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle 1 hr. Wawona Campground Campfire Circle (NPS)  (NPS)  (NPS) 

7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 2:00pm Ranger Walk 9:30am Ranger Walk—McGurk Meadow 2:00pm Ranger Walk 1 1⁄2 hr. Glacier Point Railing (NPS)  2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area 2 ⁄2 hrs. 4 miles. Meet at phone booth at 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking on Glacier Point Rd. (NPS) Bridalveil Creek Campground (NPS) area on Glacier Point Rd. (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 7:15pm Alpenglow Photo Shoot 1 hr. Bridalveil Creek Campground 1⁄2 hr. Glacier Point Railing (NPS)  1 hr. Glacier Point Amphitheater (Kodak)   C loop (NPS) 8:30pm Stars Over Yosemite 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 1-2 hrs. Glacier Point Amphitheater 1⁄2 hr. Glacier Point Railing (NPS)   Cancel if overcast (NPS) 8:30pm Stars Over Yosemite 1-2 hrs. Glacier Point Amphitheater Cancel if overcast (NPS) 

7:30am Ranger Walk—Birds 10:00am JUNIOR RANGERS 10:00am Ranger Walk—Flowers 9:15am Ranger Hike—Mono Pass 21⁄2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area (July 26 only) area, binoculars are available (NPS) (NPS) (NPS) 6-8 hrs. Moderate, 8-10 miles 9:00am Ranger Hike to Glen Aulin Ranger Walk—History 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Along the River Meet at Mono Pass trailhead. Bring lunch, 6 hrs. Moderate, 6 to 8 miles water and raingear (NPS) Meet at Lembert Dome Parking area 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area Bring lunch, water and raingear (NPS) (NPS) (NPS) 11:00am Talk To A Ranger On Horseback 1 hr. Meet at Parsons Memorial Lodge, allow 10:00am Flower Walk with Cathy Rose 2:00pm Ranger Walk—American Indians in 8:00pm Campfire 2 hrs. Meet at the following locations: the High Country 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 30 minutes walking time (NPS) July 16 at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge porch 2 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area Campground (NPS) 2:00pm Parsons Memorial Lodge Program July 23 at Tuolumne Visitor Center (NPS) 1 hr. Meet at Parsons Memorial Lodge, allow Shuttle stop #6 8:00pm Campfire 30 minute walking time (NPS) 1:00pm McCauley Cabin Open House 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 6:30pm Ranger Walk—Music for Parks 2 hrs. Allow 30 minutes walking time to 1 Soda Springs (NPS) Campground (NPS) 1 ⁄4 hrs. Meet at Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) 7:00pm KIDS’ CAMPFIRE 1 hr. Meet at Conness Circle, C Loop, 8:00pm Campfire Tuolumne Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 8:00pm Campfire Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 9:30pm Ranger Talk—Stars Campground (NPS) (July 26 only) 9:30pm Ranger Talk—Stars 1 hr. Meet at the Tuolumne Meadows 1 hr. Meet at the Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservation Office Campground Reservation Office Bring pad to sit on and dress warmly (NPS) Bring pad to sit on and dress warmly (NPS)

8:00pm Campfire 9:00am Walk in Merced Grove White Wolf Campground & (July 26 only) 6 hrs. Call 209/379-2321 or Crane Flat Campground (NPS)  check at a visitor center for more info $ (YA) 9:15pm Starry Skies Over White Wolf 10:00am Ranger Walk—Bears 1 hr. White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 2 hrs. White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire White Wolf Campground & Crane Flat Campground (NPS)  WHAT TO DO July 15 - 28, 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. On some Saturday evenings, photographers will not want to miss the Alpenglow Photo Shoot, led by representatives from Kodak (in association with Yosemite Concession Services).

See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby Half Dome NPS Photo

Wawona & Mariposa Grove

Evening Programs Mariposa Grove Road from the South Entrance to Come to a campfire! Share in a park tradition by Mariposa Grove. joining a ranger for an hour of stories, legends, and fun. Program topics vary each night and Free Mariposa Grove & are posted in the Wawona Campground. Meet at Wawona Shuttle Bus the amphitheater in the “B” loop of the The shuttle bus stops at the Wawona Store, South campground.  Entrance, and Mariposa Grove. Shuttles operate throughout the day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Last Join pianist/singer Tom Bopp in the Wawona shuttle leaves the Grove at 6:00 p.m. Visitors may Hotel lobby, Tuesday through Saturday, as he per- park at the Wawona Store to board the shuttle bus. forms songs and stories from Yosemite's past. Tom Due to narrow roads and very limited parking, visi- also features presentations with slides, historic tors are strongly encouraged to use this free bus Yosemite music, or Wawona history on some service to help alleviate congestion and lengthy Thursday and Saturday nights.  parking delays. Pioneer Yosemite History Center Walking through the Grove The trailhead for walking up through the Grove is See horse-drawn wagons, walk across a covered located at the far end of the parking area. bridge, and visit historic buildings out of Yosemite's Interpretive signs between the trailhead and the past. A visit to the Pioneer Yosemite History Center Tree provide a self-guiding tour. Written will explain how Yosemite was the inspiration for translations are available at the trailhead in national parks across America and throughout the Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. world. The Center is always open, and interpretive Bachelor and Three Graces NPS Photo signs and brochures are available.  Take A Stage Ride DISTANCE & ELEVATION Wawona Information Take a 10-minute ride and experience the adven- DESTINATION DISTANCE FROM TRAILHEAD ELEVATION GAIN Station at Hill’s Studio ture of horse-drawn stage travel in Yosemite. Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Offers information Purchase tickets near the Wawona Covered Bridge. Grizzly Giant 0.8 mile /1.3km 400ft / 122m about park activities, trail information, books, and $3/adult and $2/child (ages 3-12). See Scheduled Grove Museum 2.1 miles /3.5km 800ft / 292m maps. Located on the grounds of the Wawona Events pages for dates and times. Hotel, Hill's Studio was the gallery and art studio of Fallen Tunnel Tree 2.5 miles /4.0km 1,000ft / 305m famous 19th century landscape painter, Thomas To Get to Mariposa Grove 1 Wawona Point 3.0 miles /4.8km 1,200ft / 438m Hill. Walk from the hotel or park at the Wawona Allow 1 ⁄4 hours driving time to the Mariposa Store parking area and follow the path up the hill. Grove from Yosemite Valley. Cars are prohibited  For more information call 209/375-9531. beyond the parking area in the Grove, but several Wilderness Permits giant sequoias can be seen from there. Information Mariposa Grove Tram Tour Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located inside about access for the disabled is available at the Trams run every day in the Mariposa Grove of the Information Station. Wilderness permits, trail tram boarding area. The access road to the Grove Giant Sequoias for a 1-hour tour through the lower Indicates facilities accessible for visitors information, bear canister rentals, books, may close intermittently due to limited parking. and upper groves. The first tram is at 9:00 a.m. in wheelchairs, with assistance. and maps. Trailers and motor homes are prohibited on the and the last tram is at 5:00 p.m., running every 15 to 20 minutes from the boarding area.

Mariposa Grove Museum Giant sequoia displays and store offering books, Crane Flat, Big Oak Flat, maps, and information open daily 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located in the upper portion of the and White Wolf Mariposa Grove.

Big Oak Flat Yosemite’s Other Merced Grove Information Station Sequoia Groves Yosemite's quietest stand of sequoias is the Yosemite To day Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Station is located Tuolumne Grove Merced Grove, accessible only on foot. It's a just inside the park at the Big Oak Flat Entrance The Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is near 2-mile hike into the grove from the Big Oak Published by the National Park Service, in cooperation with Yosemite Concession Services, Corp. Station (Highway 120 West), and offers park Crane Flat at the intersection of the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West). Located 3.5 miles north of Crane Flat or 4.5 miles south of orientation material, trail information, books, and Flat Road (Highway 120 West) and the Tioga Editor Nanette Oswald  the Big Oak Flat entrance, the trailhead is maps. For more information call 209/379-1899. Road. The former route of the Big Oak Flat Design / Production Skip Gaynard Designs marked by a post labeled B-10 and a road sign. Wilderness Permits Road leads downhill from Crane Flat into the Printing Casey Printing, Inc. Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees, a cluster of about Allow 3 hours for the 4-mile round-trip hike to Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located inside the We’re Interested . . . 25 sequoias. Now closed to cars, this 2-mile this group of about 20 sequoias. Information Station. Wilderness permits, trail We are always looking for ways to improve our visitor information, bear canister rental, and limited (3.2 km) round-trip has an elevation change of publications. You can help by sending your comments Ranger Programs map sales. 500 feet (150 meters). The downhill walk is rel- via e-mail to [email protected] or fax to atively easy, though it is moderately strenuous Please check the bulletin boards at Crane Flat, 209/379-1295. on the uphill return. Once in the Tuolumne Big Oak Flat, and White Wolf for additional Grove, there is an easy half-mile, self-guiding upcoming ranger programs. nature trail.

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Gifts, Books, & Apparel Mountaineering School and Sport Shop 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-8344 for reservations Tuolumne Meadows Bookstore White Wolf 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inside the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Crane Flat Tuolumne Meadows Store 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. El Portal Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shuttle stop #3 Wilderness Center Food & Beverage Service Post Office 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. WHITE WOLF LODGE El Portal Post Office Post Office Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuolumne Meadows Post Office Take-out lunch - Noon to 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dinner – 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to noon Dinner reservations advised, call 209/372-8416 $ ATM Gas Station Grocery El Portal On Highway 140 at the Yosemite View Lodge and Tuolumne Meadows Crane Flat the El Portal Market. 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Propane available. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. El Portal Market Gas Station 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crane Flat 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Diesel available. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. El Portal 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diesel available. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card.

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.

July 16 Moonrise around 11:00 p.m. Look for fire-colored Mars shining brightly to the left. July 17 Tonight begins the Perseid meteor shower, peaking around August 13. July 24 Looking above the waning crescent Moon in the early dawn, try to spot the Pleiades constellation. General Park July 25 About 1/2 hour after sunset, use binoculars to scan just above the western horizon for Jupiter. Information July 26 The planet Saturn, which appears as a gold-colored star, can be seen just below the crescent Moon at dawn in the east-northeast.

BICYCLE RENTAL Emergency 911 Daily, weather permitting, with hourly and Fire – Police – Medical Emergency: daily rates. Baby-joggers, wheelchairs, and Dial 911, 24 hours a day (from hotel room 9-911) six-speed bikes with trailers. Bikes must be returned by 5:45 p.m. General Services Information Yosemite Lodge Road and Weather 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-1208 General Park Information Curry Village 209/372-0200 www.nps.gov/yose Located at shuttle stops #13 & 21 $ ATM Religious Services Campground Reservations 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-8319 Yosemite Village YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH 800/436-7275 reservations.nps.gov RAFTING South of Village Store (Bank of America) (Nondenominational Christian) Medical 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inside Village Store Pastor Brent Moore 209/372-4831 Last shuttle leaves at 6:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge (year-round) Yosemite Medical Clinic Raft rental located in Curry Village, shuttle Inside main registration area Worship Service and Children’s Church Emergency care: 24 hours daily stops #13 & 21 Curry Village Sunday 9:15 a.m. Drop-in and Urgent Care STABLES Inside gift/grocery store Worship Services Daily 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2-hour and 4-hour rides depart daily. All-day Wawona Sunday 11:00 a.m. Scheduled Appointments rides, private rides, and pack trips into Inside Wawona Store Thursday 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Yosemite's spectacular wilderness may also be Lower Pines Campground Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Noon arranged. Private horse boarding is available. El Portal On Hwy. 140 at Yosemite View Lodge and the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Located on Ahwahnee Drive in Yosemite Call for reservations. El Portal Market Wawona Campground Valley, the clinic provides routine and emer- Yosemite Valley Sunday 9:00 a.m. gency medical care for park employees, resi- Located at shuttle stop #18 Miscellaneous dents, and visitors. Experienced nursing staff, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/372-8348 Tuolumne Meadows Campground Sunday 9:00 a.m. emergency physicians, nurse practitioner, and Wawona Babysitting support staff on duty. Services include a limit- 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/375-6502 Limited babysitting available for registered guests at Men’s Day Retreat ed pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and physical therapy. Yosemite Lodge and The Ahwahnee. Call front desk Saturday, July 26 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuolumne Meadows Services include a limited pharmacy, lab, x-ray, or concierge for additional information. Call for details physical therapy, and Mountain Crisis Services 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/372-8427 Kennel ROMAN CATHOLIC for victims of domestic violence. 209/372-4637 SWIMMING POOLS 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rev. Raymond J. Duffy 209/372-4729 Paramedic/Ambulance Service Yosemite Lodge Located at the stable in Yosemite Valley. Dogs must Mass in Yosemite Valley 24 hours daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. be gentle, over 10 pounds, with proof of shots and Lap Swim: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Visitor Center West Auditorium Dental Services license required. 209/372-8348 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Adjacent to Medical Clinic. Saturday 7:30 p.m. For hours, call 209/372-4200. Curry Village Service Organizations Mass in Wawona If no answer, call 209/372-4637. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Al-Anon Community Center/Old School House Wawona Hotel Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m.  Services For Disabled 9:00 a.m. to dusk YCS General Office Building CHURCH OF CHRIST The Yosemite Accessibility Guide is available at (Executive Conference Room) Yosemite Village Tours Pastor Ron Skelton 209/379-2307 park entrance stations, visitor centers, and Alcoholics Anonymous El Portal Chapel on-line at www.nps.gov/yose/trip/access.htm. Sunday 8:30 p.m. Inquire at tour/transportation desks at the Worship Service Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 p.m. Wheelchair rental available at Yosemite following locations. Sunday 9:00 a.m. YCS General Office Building Medical Clinic, 209/372-4637, and the Yosemite Lodge Tour Desk (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Yosemite Lodge bike stand, 209/372-1208. 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous LATTER DAY SAINTS Accommodations Yosemite Village Tour Kiosk Saturday 8:00 p.m. Doug Warcup 209/372-4729 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. YCS General Office Building Yosemite Valley Sacrament Service For advanced reservations or information Curry Village Tour Kiosk (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village Sunday 1:00 p.m. at Yosemite Chapel (rooms or activities), call 559/252-4848 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lions Club SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST (www.yosemitepark.com) Meets first and third Thursdays of each month SIGHTSEEING TOURS For availability on day of arrival, check at any at noon, The Ahwahnee. No service July 19 Valley Floor Tour front desk. Call 209/372-4475 for information. Don Muir 209/588-0614 This 26-mile, 2-hour tram tour departs Yosemite Valley at Lower River Amphitheater, Bear Canister Rental at 10:00, 11:00 a.m., and 1:00, 2:00, and Rotary International across bridge from Housekeeping Camp 3:00 p.m. daily from Yosemite Lodge in Meets Thursdays for lunch at noon in The (near shuttle stop #21) Available for $5 per trip at the Yosemite Valley Ahwahnee Mural Room. Visiting Rotarian families Yosemite Valley.* Most tours are now Sabbath School Wilderness Center, Big Oak Flat Information and guests welcome. For meeting reservations or conducted by National Park Service Rangers. Saturday 10:00 a.m. Station, Crane Flat Store, Wawona Store, information, call 209/372-8459. Glacier Point Tour Wawona Information Station, Tuolumne Worship Service A 4-hour round trip from Yosemite Valley Meadows Store, and the Hetch Hetchy Saturday 11:00 a.m. to Glacier Point. The Glacier Point Tour also Entrance Station. Canisters may be rented or Fellowship picnic follows offers a one-way ticket for adventurers to returned at any rental location in the park. hike back down to Yosemite Valley. Departs CROSSWAY CHURCH Drop bins are available for after-hour returns, at 8:30, and 10:00 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. daily (Christian Protestant) including the Yosemite Valley trailhead park- from Yosemite Lodge.* Pastor Steve Hughes 209/379-2428 ing area, near Happy Isles. Big Trees Tram Tour Worship Service Recreation Trams run every day in the Mariposa Grove Sunday 10:00 a.m. Lower River Amphitheater of Giant Sequoias for a 1-hour tour through Sunday 7:30 p.m. Yosemite Chapel Conditions permitting. the lower and upper groves. The first tram is Bible Study YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING at 9:00 a.m. and the last tram is at 5:00 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Yosemite Chapel p.m., running every 15 to 20 minutes from SCHOOL AND GUIDE SERVICE EL PORTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide the boarding area.* Call 209/375-1621 for information. Pastor Russ Marsh 209/379-2255 Service offers lessons and guided climbing at El Portal Chapel all levels, overnight backpacking, and guided Grand Tour day hikes to spectacular areas of Yosemite An 8-hour combination of Big Trees and Worship Service Valley and the high country. Glacier Point Tours. Departs 8:45 a.m. daily First and third Saturday 7:30 p.m. Second, fourth, and fifth Sunday 10:30 a.m. Curry Village from Yosemite Lodge.* Located in the Mountain Shop *Weather permitting WAWONA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pastor David Adamcik 209/966-3039 Classes meet at 8:30 a.m. 209/372-8344 Ranger-led tram tour NPS Photo by Raye Santos Wawona Community Center Tuolumne Meadows Worship Service Located at gas station Sunday 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-8436 Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

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