SEPTEMBER 2021 Tours & Activities Calendar

TIME / LOCATION ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Y 10 am-3 pm / Guest Lounge Kid's Craft Join us for kid-friendly crafts! L I

A 7-9 pm / Outdoor Firepit S'mores Roasted marshmallow, melted chocolate and graham cracker D

3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Crack a Geode ($10) Crack open a geode and discover the crystals within N

O 6 pm / Guest Lounge Evening Talk Check in with the Rec Desk to see what the topic is for tonight!

M 7 pm / Guest Lounge Paint Party ($45) Grab your friends and family and paint iconic Yosemite views

E 3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Wood Cookie ($5) Customize a wood cookie to take home with you

U Trivia Night T 6 pm / Guest Lounge Test your knowledge with friends and family

D 3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Owl Pellets ($5) Find out what owls eat with this hands-on activity E 6 pm / Guest Lounge Bingo! Play for your chance to win a prize! W

3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Animal Tracks ($10) Create your own imprint of a life size animal track

U 4-8 pm / Above Pool Bar Glassblowing ($95) Create your very own piece of glass art H

T 6 pm / Guest Lounge Evening Talk Check in with the Rec Desk to see what the topic is for tonight!

3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Crack a Geode ($10) Crack open a geode and discover the crystals within

I 4-8 pm / Above Pool Bar Glassblowing ($95) Create your very own piece of glass art R

F 6 pm / Guest Lounge Trivia Night Test your knowledge with friends and family 7 pm / Guest Lounge Ranger Talk Come meet a real Ranger and learn about the area

3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Tie Dye ($20) Create a souvenir you can wear all year T

A 4-8 pm / Above Pool Bar Glassblowing ($95) Create your very own piece of glass art S 6 pm / Guest Lounge Bingo! Play for your chance to win a prize

N 3-5 pm / Recreation Desk Reptile Painting ($5) Paint a wooden Sierra reptile while learning about different speicies U

S 6 pm / Guest Lounge Evening Talk Check in with the Rec Desk to see what the topic is for tonight!

Schedule and activities subject to weather and changing conditions. Visit the Recreation Desk for updates. SIGHTSEEING & Tour This popular tour takes you through a collection of Yosemite’s most famous icons. The tour starts at Glacier Point with an option of the 4 Mile Trail down to the Valley, continuing with stops at the , , , and Meadow to spot climbers in action. Not to mention a picnic in the ever so picturesque Yosemite Valley. 9am-5pm, $175 per adult, $95 per youth (4-12 years)

Yosemite High Country Naturalist Tour Discover the less traveled Yosemite High Country, where we visit scenic vistas, take short walks and relax among stunning alpine lakes, meadows, rivers, granite domes and peaks. 8:30am-5pm, $175 per adult, $95 per youth (4-12 years) HIKING Yosemite Valley Explorer September 24th-30th T Our gentle to moderate 4 to 5-mile hike winds F I around many of Yosemite’s iconic wonders and L provides splendid views of seasonal creeks, E and the Yosemite meadows, and boulders with memorable C A Climbing Association views of Yosemite’s iconic sights! F invite the public to 9:30am-3:30pm, $150 per adult, Y participate in the 16th $80 per youth (8-12 years) E L Annual Yosemite Mt. Dana Naturalist Hike L

A Facelift, the largest

Conquer Yosemite’s 2nd highest peak, an V

extinct, ancient volcano, on a strenuous 5 mile volunteer clean-up

E (round trip) hike that takes you through a T event held each fall to

lodgepole pine forest and up along the very I M clean up trash and

steep, metamorphic rock-covered mountain- E debris from around the

side of Mt. Dana. On this hike, you will have S stunning panoramic views of the jagged High O park after the busy

Sierras, alpine meadows, and Mono Lake! Y summer season. 7:45am-5:45pm, $220 per person 14 and older

Taft Point and Naturalist Hike This 5.8-mile hike takes you between two stunning lookouts that gaze over the entirety of the valley. Once you reach the top of Sentinel Dome, you are provided with a 360-degree view of Yosemite National Park (including and Yosemite Falls), and allows for some of the most picturesque views of the valley’s plunging cliffs. 7:30 am-3:30pm, $175 per person 12 and older

Glen Aulin Naturalist Hike Join us for an epic adventure in the very heart of the Yosemite High Country. This 10 mile (round trip) trail to Tuolumne Fall takes you to a beautiful cascade waterfall, granite cliffs, pristine meadows, and breathtaking alpine forests. 8:30am-5:30pm, $195 per person (12 years & older)

For more tour options, availability, and reservations visit the Recreation Desk in the Guest Lounge, RushCreekLodge.com/Explore, or contact us at (209) 379-2373 x 3 or [email protected] LEARN SOMETHING NEW ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Stargazing Rental Equipment Experience the night sky like never before! Far from light Elevate your experience with our day use equipment. Explore pollution, you’ll be up close to nature’s light show, gazing our trails or the park with trekking poles and bicycles. Bird through our Dobsonian telescope. Observe stars, planets, watch or stargaze with our binoculars. Catch and release on constellations, and glimmering galaxies while listening to the Tuolumne River with our Fly Fishing rods. We also have fun facts and mythology of the Yosemite night’s sky. backpacks, kid carriers and more! Visit our Recreation Team By request – see recreation for current start times, for availability and to book. $35 per adult, $15 per youth (12 and under). Sunset Vista Happy Hour Tour Yosemite Paint Party This is one of the few Yosemite sunset tours with a Happy Grab your friends and family and paint step-by-step iconic Hour element, courtesy of the awesome guides at the Yosemite views with our experienced and enthusiastic local Evergreen Lodge. On this popular two-hour tour and happy artists. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind Yosemite creation to hour to view the sun setting over the Tuolumne River take home and plenty of great memories. Includes: unique Canyon we provide chairs, a glass of wine (or soda) and souvenir painting on canvas, everything to create the snacks for you to enjoy while you savor the serenity. painting and painting instruction. Meet at Evergreen Lodge, Start Time Varies Advance reservation required, $45 per person. $55 per adult, $30 per youth (12 years and under)

Glass Blowing New! Yosemite Flight Tours Join our experts for an exciting introduction to the art of hot This new tour provides you with magnificent views of the glass blowing, and create your very own piece of glass art. untouched wilderness. Soar over pristine alpine lakes, wild No experience is necessary. All take-home glass pieces rivers, waterfalls, and stunning mountain ranges. Enjoy views need overnight annealing (a cooling process) and will be of Yosemite National Park and the majestic walls of El ready for pick up the next day. Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley. Very few people $95 per person. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate, will ever experience this unique perspective. ages 8-16 require adult supervision. Advance reservation required. Advance Reservation Required, all ages welcome. Starting at $299 per person. Boga Join our innovative and fun Bogafit aquatic fitness class! Our certified instructors will combine the best aspects of yoga, Pilates, and boot camp workouts in this unique fitness experience. The class focuses on core muscle groups while improving balance and coordination. It is a perfect fun fitness class for all levels, regardless of experience, and family-friendly too! Advance Reservation Required, $30 per person.

Yoga OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING Our Yoga classes are designed for all ability levels to enjoy. Fully customizable private overnight backpacking trips in We combine slow and fluid movements, muscle Yosemite National Park with our experienced naturalist strengthening poses, deep stretches and breath work to guides range from 6-30 miles (over two days) and highlight energize and rejuvenate. some of the most iconic and the least visited areas of Yosemite! Advance Reservation Required, $30 per person. May-Oct, $1050 one-two people; $350 each additional (4 max)

For more tour options, availability, and reservations visit the Recreation Desk in the Guest Lounge, RushCreekLodge.com/Explore, or contact us at (209) 379-2373 x 3 or [email protected] DAY USE Experience true relaxation and rejuvenation in our beautiful new spa! Our facilities include innovative amenities such as Warm Waterfall Coves, Himalayan Salt Block Dry Sauna, Granite Waterfall Mineral Hot Tub, Aromatherapy Sensory Room, and much more. Day Use Pass $60. Day Use included with treatments All ages welcome 8 -11am. Adults only (18+) after 11am EXCLUSIVE SPA USE Whether you’re getting married, graduating, gathering for a reunion, or toasting your 29th birthday for the second or third time, a memorable exclusive spa experience is the perfect what to celebrate. Starts at $1,000 for 2½ hrs. All ages welcome. Advanced booking required MASSAGE TREATMENTS Swedish Massage Unwind with a relaxing massage that improves circulation and vitality while easing muscle tension through a variety of light to medium-firm techniques. 50-minute $165 | 80-minute $195

Deep Tissue Massage Intensive therapy targets specific areas of muscle tension, releasing tightness and reducing pain through use of firm pressure. 50-minute $190 | 80-minute $225 Pregnancy Massage Using adaptable massage techniques appropriate for your pregnancy stage, we ease the stress of both body and mind. 50-minute $185 | 80-minute $220

Rush Creek Signature Massage Our signature treatment integrates Swedish techniques, ayurvedic oil, hot stone and sound therapy, and balancing chakra crystal treatment. 80-minute $230 Hiker's Delight Massage The combination of massage, hot stones and light exfoliation with muscle relief and EMU oil soothes sore muscles and aching joints. 80-minute $225 SKIN CARE TREATMENTS These deep-cleaning experiences will leave you feeling revitalized, relaxed and rejuvenated. Our skin care experts use 100% natural products and craft unique, custom blends. Choose to emphasize Anti-Aging, Hydrating or Cleansing with 209.379.2425 your treatment. [email protected] 50-minute $165 RushCreekLodge.com/Spa