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Where to Go and What to Do in Vol. 3 Issue 1

Experience Your Yosemite To day America

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Restroom Upper P Yosemite Parking Fall Ride the Free Information i N Yosemite Valley Map not to scale i Trail to Middle Visitor Center Snow Creek Shuttle Bus YOSEMITE VALLEY Cascade and Located in Yosemite Tuolumne DESTINATIONS Schedules and routes may vary. Village. Park and walk Meadows Yosemite Curry Lower or take the free Royal Shuttle buses operate daily at 20-minute V C Yosemite Arches Village Village Fall shuttle bus. intervals, except during early morning and Yosemite The Half late evening hours when intervals may be L Lodge A Ahwahnee Dome 25 minutes. All buses follow the same V Yosemite Village Washington Column route, serving stops in numerical order. Visitor i Church Columbia 5 Center Bowl SCHEDULE Rock 6 9 4 No bicycles 3 beyond this (seasonal) 7:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. point Yosemite 10 2 The A Trail to L Lodge 8 11 Ahwahnee 1 Yosemite Village/Day Parking Columbia k 1 Point and e Day e Upper r Parking 2 Yosemite Village Yosemite C ite Fall m Chapel se 3 The Ahwahnee o ek Walk-in 7 Y Housekeeping re Camp a C North nay 4 Degnan’s Complex Lower Pines Te LeConte Pines Swinging Memorial 18 Stable 5 Visitor Center Bridge 12 Trail to Lodge Mirror M 19 17 e 21 M Lake rce r 6 Lower Yosemite Fall d R ive e 20 P rc 13 ed Service ends at 7:30 p.m. R 14 ive DetailedDetailed trailtrail maps maps are are Curry 15 Upper r Sentinel 7 C Pines availableavailable forfor purchasepurchase at Camp 4/ Trailhead Beach To Village PARK Glacier atvisitor visitor centers centers and and stores 8 Yosemite Lodge Point P stores throughout the park. HERE SomeSome facilities facilities and Trailhead throughout the park. Yellow 9 Visitor Center Pine servicesservices inin Parking SeeSee pagethe Yosemite 6 of Yosemite Guide Villageare closed will Sundaybe open Guidefor descriptions for descriptions of Valley 10 Yosemite Village through Thursday. limited hours. ofday Valley hikes. day hikes. See back page. 16 e Four Mile 11 Sentinel Bridge/Yosemite Chapel iv e riv Trail to e D Glacier Nature Center and Trail hsid Point 12 / Sout at to Vernal and Nevada Falls, Vernal LeConte Memorial Lodge Fall 13 Curry Village Registration Desk

Vernal 14 Curry Village Parking Fall Footbridge 15 to 18 Service only as weather permits Seasonal 19 Lower Pines Campground YOSEMITE AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 20 Curry Village For bus schedules to and from the Yosemite area, call 1-877-98-YARTS 21 Ice Skating Rink or visit YARTS online at www.yarts.com

WHERE TO GO Scheduled Events

Programs SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WE printed in color are especially 11:00am WEE WILD ONES 1:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s Legacy 2:00pm CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 11:00am WEE 1 for children and 45 min. Stories and surprises geared 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Valley Visitor Center 45 min. Stories tailored for 45 min for ch for children 6 and under 7:30pm Evening Program children 7 and under their families. The Ah The Ahwahnee Great Lounge fireplace 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings Degnan's Loft, Yosemite Village (YCS) (YCS) for venue (NPS) shuttle stop #4 (YCS) 1:30pm Range 1:30pm Ranger Walk—Merced Meanders FIRESIDE STORYTELLING 7:30pm Evening Program YCS = Yosemite 1 11⁄2 hrs 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sentinel Bridge parking area, 1 hr. The Ahwahnee Great Lounge fireplace 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings Concession shuttle stop #11 (YCS) for venue (NPS) 7:30pm Eveni Services 7:30pm Evening Program 1 hr. Y NPS = National 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings for ven Park for venue (NPS) Service AAG = The Ansel Adams Gallery $ = Program Yosemite Valley Yosemite offered for a fee

Indicates programs and facilities 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am accessible for Ranger Snowshoe Walk— Ranger Snowshoe Walk— Range Explore the Forest in Winter Explore the Forest in Winter Explo visitors in 2 hr. Badger Pass A-frame 2 hr. Badger Pass A-frame 2 hr. B wheelchairs, with Wear warm clothing and boots for this Wear warm clothing and boots for this Wear w assistance. moderate/strenuous walk. Snowshoes moderate/strenuous walk. Snowshoes moder provided, although not recommended for provided, although not recommended for provid children under 10 yrs. $ children under 10 yrs. $ childre 1:30pm Ranger Snowshoe Walk— 6:30pm Full Moon Snowshoe Walk 6:30pm Full M Explore the Forest in Winter (January 14 only) (Janua (January 20 only) 2 hrs. No experience required 2 hrs. See description above Sign up in advance at any tour desk Sign u NOTE: Snowshoe walks will be canceled if Badger Pass Lodge (YCS) $ Badge the Badger Pass Road closes, or if weather NOTE: Snowshoe walks will be canceled if NOTE: Badger Pass conditions are too severe. the Badger Pass Road closes, or if weather the Bad conditions are too severe. conditi

Yosemite Valley

Valley Visitor Center Yosemite Cemetery Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite This historic cemetery is located across the street Village just west of the main post office (shuttle and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, books, buried here include American Indians and others exhibits, a multilingual One Day in Yosemite pro- who played an important role in the development gram, and self-registration for wilderness permits. of what is now Yosemite National Park. A Guide to TTY the Yosemite Cemetery is available at the Valley Visitor Center. NEW FILM Spirit of Yosemite This inspiring state-of-the-art visitor orientation The Ansel Adams Gallery film provides a stunning overview of Yosemite's Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes from 9:30 Village next to the Valley Visitor Center. The Gallery a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's newly offers work of Ansel Adams, contemporary photog- remodeled West Auditorium Theater. Closed raphers, and other fine artists. In addition, hand- captioning available. crafts, books, gifts, photography supplies, and cam- era/tripod rentals are available. For more informa- Yosemite Museum tion, call the Gallery at 209/372-4413 or visit their Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley web site at www.anseladams.com. Visitor Center. Through February 12 Frozen Moments, the inspirational color work of FEATURES Indian Cultural Exhibit acclaimed local photographer, Keith Walklet. His Open 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 color photography portrays the intimate details of p.m. Displays interpret the cultural history of Yosemite Valley and the drama of the Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from high country. 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional skills are presented. No food or drink permitted.

Upper Yosemite Fall and ice cone The Indian Village NPS Photo of Ahwahnee Yosemite To day Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open during daylight hours. There is sometimes the Join park staff for an Published by the , in cooperation opportunity to join Indian Cultural Program afternoon of crafts, walks, with Yosemite Concession Services, Corp. staff for demonstrations or programs about and winter fun! Ahwahneechee skills and culture. Editor Kristina Rylands JANUARY 18 Design / Production Skip Gaynard Designs 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Printing Casey Printing, Inc. Curry Village Guest Lounge Drop in or stay for the entire time! We’re Interested . . . We are always looking for ways to improve our visitor publications. You can help by sending your comments via email to [email protected] or fax to 209/379-1294. January 7 - February 3, 2003

DNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

WILD ONES 9:00am Photography Walk 1:30pm Fireside Chat with a Ranger 9:00am Photography Walk n. Stories and surprises geared 2 hrs. Limited space. Sign up in advance 1 hr. The Ahwahnee Great Lounge fireplace 2 hrs. Limited space. Sign up in advance ildren 6 and under Meet on The Ansel Adams Gallery porch (NPS) Meet on The Ansel Adams Gallery porch hwahnee Great Lounge fireplace weather permitting (AAG) weather permitting (AAG) 7:30pm Evening Program 1:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s First 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings 11:00am WEE WILD ONES er Walk—Granite & Ice People for venue (NPS) 45 min. Stories and surprises geared for s. Front of Valley Visitor Center 11⁄2 hrs. Front of Indian Cultural Exhibit children 6 and under. The Ahwahnee ing Program at Yosemite Museum Great Lounge fireplace (YCS) Yosemite Lodge, check local postings 2:00pm CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 1:00pm Family Winter Celebration nue (NPS) 45 min. Stories tailored for (January 18 only) 3 hrs. See details below children 7 and under 1:30pm Ranger Walk—Trees Degnan's Loft, Yosemite Village 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. The Ahwahnee, shuttle stop #3 shuttle stop #4 (YCS) 3:00pm Fine Print Viewing 7:30pm Evening Program 1 hr. Very limited space. Sign up in advance 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings The Ansel Adams Gallery (AAG) for venue (NPS) 4:00pm CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 30 min. Nature stories geared for kids 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by adult. Degnan's Loft, Yosemite Village shuttle stop #4 (AAG) 7:30pm Evening Program 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge, check local postings for venue (NPS) er Snowshoe Walk— 10:30am Ranger Snowshoe Walk— 10:30am Ranger Snowshoe Walk— 10:30am Ranger Snowshoe Walk— ore the Forest in Winter Explore the Forest in Winter Explore the Forest in Winter Explore the Forest in Winter Badger Pass A-frame 2 hr. Badger Pass A-frame 2 hr. Badger Pass A-frame 2 hr. Badger Pass A-frame warm clothing and boots for this Wear warm clothing and boots for this Wear warm clothing and boots for this Wear warm clothing and boots for this rate/strenuous walk. Snowshoes moderate/strenuous walk. Snowshoes moderate/strenuous walk. Snowshoes moderate/strenuous walk. Snowshoes ed, although not recommended for provided, although not recommended for provided, although not recommended for provided, although not recommended for en under 10 yrs. $ children under 10 yrs. $ children under 10 yrs. $ children under 10 yrs. $ Moon Snowshoe Walk 6:30pm Full Moon Snowshoe Walk 6:30pm Full Moon Snowshoe Walk 1:30pm Ranger Snowshoe Walk— ary 15 only) (January 16 only) (January 17 only) Explore the Forest in Winter No experience required 2 hrs. No experience required 2 hrs. No experience required See description above up in advance at any tour desk Sign up in advance at any tour desk Sign up in advance at any tour desk 6:30pm Full Moon Snowshoe Walk er Pass Lodge (YCS) $ Badger Pass Lodge (YCS) $ Badger Pass Lodge (YCS) $ (January 18 only) Snowshoe walks will be canceled if NOTE: Snowshoe walks will be canceled if NOTE: Snowshoe walks will be canceled if 2 hrs. No experience required dger Pass Road closes, or if weather the Badger Pass Road closes, or if weather the Badger Pass Road closes, or if weather Sign up in advance at any tour desk ions are too severe. conditions are too severe. conditions are too severe. Badger Pass Lodge (YCS) $ NOTE: Snowshoe walks will be canceled if the Badger Pass Road closes, or if weather conditions are too severe.

Wawona

Pioneer Yosemite History Center A visit to the Pioneer Yosemite History Center will explain how Yosemite was the inspiration for national parks across America and throughout the world. The Center is always open, and interpretive signs and brochures are available. The historic Covered Bridge is temporarily closed for repair.

Badger Pass

Badger Pass, 's oldest operating ski area, is the center of Yosemite ski and snowboarding activity during the winter. It is located at 7,200 feet in elevation and is a 1-hour drive from Yosemite Valley on the Road. There are 10 runs, 3 ski lifts, downhill and cross-country ski schools, ski rentals, and a day lodge. Cross-country skiers will find groomed and ungroomed trails that originate at Badger Pass; tracks are groomed on the Glacier Point Road all the way to Glacier Point. Wilderness permits available at the Badger Pass A-frame. of Call 209/372-1000 for ski conditions. Sequoia Groves Giant Sequoias NPS Photo Badger Pass Bus Ride the free bus to Badger Pass Ski Area (bus begins running when ski in Winter area opens for the season). Road and weather conditions permitting, the bus leaves daily from Curry Village at 8:00 a.m. and 1 0:30 a.m.; Yosemite Village at 8:100 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.; The Ahwahnee at 8:15 a.m. and Mariposa Grove Merced Grove 1 0:45 a.m.; and Yosemite Lodge at 8:30 a.m. and 1 1:00 a.m.The bus The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, located at Yosemite's quietest stand of sequoias is the Merced arrives at Badger Pass at 9:30 a.m. and 1 2:00 a.m. Return buses leave the southern-most end of Yosemite, is the largest Grove, accessible only on foot. It's a 2-mile hike or Badger Pass at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Several buses operate on busy stand of giant sequoias in the park (about 500 ski into the grove from the Big Oak Flat Road days. Allow at least one hour for a one-way trip. Additional information trees). Allow 11⁄4 hours driving time from Yosemite (Highway 120 West). Located 3.5 miles north of is available at hotel front desks. Valley. Cars are prohibited beyond the parking area; Crane Flat or 4.5 miles south of the Big Oak Flat Full Moon Snowshoe Walks however, many giant sequoias can be seen from Entrance Station, the trailhead is marked by a post January 14 - 18 there. From the parking area, all trails in the labeled B-10 and a road sign. Allow about 3 hours Join an interpreter for a 2-3 mile walk in a moonlit winter wonderland. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias are uphill. The for the 4-mile round-trip hike or ski to this small Watch the moon rise over majestic firs at Badger Pass. No experience trailhead is located at the far end of the parking group of sequoias (about 20 trees). necessary; however, this program is not recommended for area. Interpretive signs between the trailhead and children under 10 as it is moderately strenuous. Visit a the Grizzly Giant provide a self-guiding tour. Tuolumne Grove tour desk in Yosemite Valley or call 209/372-1214 or Written translations of these signs are avail- The Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is near 559/252-4848 for required advance reservations. able at the trailhead (German, French, Crane Flat at the intersection of the Big Oak Flat Spanish, Japanese). Road and the Tioga Road. The former route of the old Big Oak Flat Road leads downhill from Crane In winter, the access road to the Grove is Flat into the Tuolumne Grove, a cluster of about 25 closed due to snow. Once the access road is sequoias. Now closed to cars, this 2-mile round-trip closed, add an extra hour or two for the 2- walk or ski is relatively easy, depending on condi- mile walk from the South Entrance of the park tions; however, it is moderately strenuous on the to the Grove. uphill return.

WHAT TO DO Park Facilities and Services All hours are subject to change

CURRY VILLAGE YOSEMITE LODGE ATM Post Offices Buffet, Pizza Patio, and Coffee Corner Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Will be open on a limited basis Friday-Sunday. Yosemite Village Nature Shop 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Main Post Office - Yosemite Village South of Village Store (Bank of America) Check venue for posted hours. Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. THE AHWAHNEE Inside Village Store THE AHWAHNEE Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to Noon Gift Shop 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge Dining Room Yosemite Lodge Post Office Inside main registration area Breakfast – (Mon. - Sat.) 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sweet Shop 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sunday Brunch – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Curry Village CURRY VILLAGE Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch - (Mon. - Sat.) 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Inside gift/grocery store Mountain Shop 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wawona Post Office Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wawona Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reservations and appropriate attire are Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inside Wawona Store respectfully requested. 209/372-1489 WAWONA El Portal Post Office El Portal The Ahwahnee Bar Pioneer Gift Shop/Grocery Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and On Highway 140 at the Yosemite View Lodge and 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the El Portal Market 1:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dining Room Groceries Babysitting Auto Service, Towing, and Closed until January 31 Yosemite Lodge Gift/Grocery Call 209/375-1425 for hours of operation. Repair (AAA) Limited babysitting is available for registered guests 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Village Garage at Yosemite Lodge and The Ahwahnee. Call front Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. desk or concierge for additional information. Gas Stations 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch. Crane Flat Degnan’s Delicatessen 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Towing 24 hours. Emergency gasoline & propane available. 209/372-8320 Food & Beverage Service 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diesel available. Curry Village Gift/Grocery Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. These hours of operation are approximate. Service Organizations Current hours of operation are posted at each front Wawona Wawona Grocery Store 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Diesel available. Al-Anon desk or facility. Crane Flat 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. YOSEMITE VILLAGE El Portal Market 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. YCS General Office Building Degnan’s Delicatessen 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gifts, Books, & Apparel (Executive Conference Room) Yosemite Village Showers & Laundromat Alcoholics Anonymous YOSEMITE LODGE YOSEMITE VILLAGE Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 p.m. Food Court 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Ansel Adams Gallery SHOWERS YCS General Office Building Lite fare served all day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Curry Village 24 hours (Employee Training Center), Yosemite Village Yosemite Bookstore Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. LAUNDROMAT Narcotics Anonymous 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Inside Valley Visitor Center Dinner – 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. YCS General Office Building Mountain Room Bar & Lounge Yosemite Museum Store Recycling (Employee Training Center), Yosemite Village 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekdays: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Village Store Recycling Center Lions Club Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekends: Noon to 10:00 p.m. Noon to 4:00 p.m. Meets first and third Thursdays of each month Mountain Room Restaurant Habitat Yosemite Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only. at noon, The Ahwahnee. Call 209/372-4475 for information. Friday - Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bottles and cans may also be returned to place of Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sport Shop 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. purchase or park gas stations Rotary International Meets Thursdays for lunch at noon in The Ahwahnee Mural Room. Visiting Rotarian families and guests welcome. For meeting reservations or information, call 209/372-8459.

Religious Services General Park Information YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Nondenominational Christian) Pastor Brent Moore 209/372-4831 Emergency 911 Accommodations Tours Worship Service, Children's Church Fire – Police – Medical Emergency: Dial 911, For advance reservations or information (rooms or and Nursery Care Yosemite Lodge Tour Desk 24 hours a day (from hotel room 9-911) activities), call 559/252-4848. Sunday 9:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday (www.yosemitepark.com) 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday Worship Service Information For availability on day of arrival, check at any 209/372-1240 Thursday 7:00 p.m. front desk. Road and Weather ROMAN CATHOLIC General Park Information VALLEY FLOOR TOUR Rev. Raymond J. Duffy 209/372-4729 209/372-0200 www.nps.gov/yose Recreation Conditions permitting This 26-mile, 2-hour motor coach tour departs Mass in Yosemite Valley Campground Reservations several times daily from Yosemite Lodge. Check BADGER PASS SKI AREA Visitor Center West Auditorium 800/436-7275 reservations.nps.gov for hours at any tour desk. Conditions permitting. Downhill Ski Area, Rental Shop, Cross-Country Sunday 10:00 a.m. Center, Ski School Medical Lift Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wilderness Permits CROSSWAY CHURCH Call 209/372-1000 for conditions and (Christian Protestant) Yosemite Medical Clinic All wilderness centers are closed for the season. information. Pastor Steve Hughes 209/379-2428 Emergency care: 24 hours daily Anyone going overnight into Yosemite's back- Drop-in and Urgent Care YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL country must have a wilderness permit. You can Worship Service Daily 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AND GUIDE SERVICE self-register at one of the following locations: Yosemite Chapel Sunday 7:00 p.m. Scheduled Appointments Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, Big Oak Flat Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Service offers lessons and guided climbing at all Information Station, Wawona Information Station EL PORTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon levels, overnight backpacking, and guided day at Hill's Studio, the Ski Hut, Pastor Russ Marsh 209/379-2255 hikes to spectacular areas of Yosemite Valley. Badger Pass A-frame, or Entrance El Portal Chapel Located on Ahwahnee Drive in Yosemite Valley, Reservations required. Station. the clinic provides routine and emergency medical Worship Service care for park employees, residents, and visitors. Curry Village Tioga Road is closed for the winter. First and third Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Experienced nursing staff, emergency physicians, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch Bears can remain active throughout the winter. Second, fourth, and fifth Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Classes meet at 8:30 a.m. 209/372-8344 nurse practitioner, and support staff on duty. Visitors heading into Yosemite's wilderness areas WAWONA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Services include a limited pharmacy, lab, x-ray, BICYCLE RENTAL are highly encouraged to use bear resistant Pastor David Adamcik 209/966-3039 physical therapy, and Mountain Crisis Services for Bikes, strollers, baby-joggers, wheelchairs, and food canisters. They are required in some areas; Wawona Community Center victims of domestic violence. 209/372-4637 six-speed bikes with trailers. Hourly and daily check at visitor centers or online at Worship Service rates. Bikes must be returned by 4:15 p.m. www.nps.gov/yose/wilderness/bfoodstorage.htm Paramedic/Ambulance Service Sunday 9:00 a.m. 24 hours daily Yosemite Lodge Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bear Canister Rental Dental Services Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Adjacent to Medical Clinic. For hours, Closed for lunch 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Available for $5 per trip at the Yosemite Valley call 209/372-4200. If no answer, ICE SKATING RINK Visitor Center, Yosemite Village Sport Shop, Curry call 209/372-4637. Located at Curry Village, shuttle stop #21. Village Mountain Shop, Crane Flat Store, Wawona 209/372-8341 Store, and the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station. Services For Disabled Monday - Friday Canisters may be returned at any rental location in the park. An accessibility brochure is available at park entrance 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. stations and visitor centers. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Accessibility information is also available online at Saturday, Sunday, and holidays www.nps.gov/yose 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Noon - 2:30 p.m. Wheelchair rental available at Yosemite Medical 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Clinic, 209/372-4637, and the Yosemite Lodge bike 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. rental stand, 209/372-1208.

GENERAL YOSEMITE INFORMATION