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Yosemite Guide @Yosemitenps Yosemite Guide @YosemiteNPS Yosemite's rockclimbing community go to great lengths to clean hard-to-reach areas during a Yosemite Facelift event. Photo by Kaya Lindsey Experience Your America Yosemite National Park August 28, 2019 - October 1, 2019 Volume 44, Issue 7 Yosemite, CA 95389 Yosemite, 577 PO Box Service Park National US DepartmentInterior of the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System Year-round Route: Valley Yosemite Valley Shuttle Valley Visitor Center Summer-only Route: Upper Hetch Yosemite Shuttle System El Capitan Hetchy Shuttle Fall Yosemite Tuolumne Village Campground Meadows Lower Yosemite Parking The Ansel Fall Adams Yosemite l Medical Church Bowl i Gallery ra Clinic Picnic Area Picnic Area Valley l T Area in inset: al F e E1 t 5 Restroom Yosemite Valley i 4 m 9 The Ahwahnee Shuttle System se Yo Mirror Upper 10 3 Walk-In 6 2 Lake Campground seasonal 11 1 Wawona Yosemite North Camp 4 8 Half Dome Valley Housekeeping Pines E2 Lower 8836 ft 7 Chapel Camp Yosemite Falls Parking Lodge Pines 2693 m Yosemite 18 19 Conservation 12 17 Heritage 20 14 Swinging Center (YCHC) Recreation Campground Bridge Rentals 13 15 Reservations Yosemite Village Parking Curry Upper Sentinel Village Pines Beach il Trailhead E6 a Curry Village Parking r r T te Parking e n il i w M in r u d 16 o e Nature Center El Capitan F s lo c at Happy Isles Picnic Area Glacier Point E3 no shuttle service closed in winter Vernal 72I4 ft Fall 2I99 m l Mist Trai Cathedral ail Tr op h Beach Lo or M E4 ey ses erce all only d Ri V ver E5 Nevada Fall To & Bridalveil Fall d oa R B a r n id wo a a lv W e i The Yosemite Valley Shuttle operates from 7am to 10pm and serves stops in numerical order. Shuttles run daily every 20 to 30 minutes. l Lorem ipsum C r e The El Capitan Shuttle operates from 9am to 7pm. See schedules posted at shuttle stops. e k US DepartmentInterior of the Stop # Location Illilouette To Fall 1 Yosemite Village Parking 11 Sentinel Bridge 17 Mirror Lake Trailhead 2 10 Yosemite Village 12 Yosemite Conservation Heritage 18 North Pines Campground 3 The Ahwahnee Center / Housekeeping Camp 19 Pines Campgrounds Postage and Fee Paid Fee and Postage 4 Degnan’s Kitchen 13 Curry Village E3 El Capitan Picnic Area Third Class Mail Class Third 5 9 E1 Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 14 20 Curry Village Parking E4 El Capitan Crossover 6 Lower Yosemite Fall 15 Upper Pines Campground / E5 Cathedral Beach Picnic Area 7 E2 Camp 4 / Yosemite Falls Parking Trailhead Parking E6 Four Mile Trailhead 8 Yosemite Valley Lodge 16 Happy Isles / Mist Trail G 83 *Shuttle bus routes may change or be delayed due to high traffic volumes. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite Guide August 28, 2019 - October 1, 2019 Seasonal Highlights Keep this Guide with you to get the most out of your trip to Yosemite National Park WELCOME FAMILY FUN You made it! You're here! The following Stroll with a Ranger information may help maximize your time Learn about the wonders of the park on a in Yosemite. ranger-guided stroll. Programs are offered daily throughout the park on various topics Ask A Ranger at the Visitor Center including bears, waterfalls, and more. See All visitor centers in Yosemite National pages 6, 7, 9, and 11 for details. Park are staffed with knowledgeable rangers and volunteers, ready to help answer your Explore Like A Junior Ranger! questions, provide directions, and hand out Become a Junior Ranger and learn how maps and brochures. Visitor centers are you can help protect your park. To become located in Yosemite Valley, Big Oak Flat, a Junior Ranger, purchase a self-guided Wawona and Tuolumne Meadows. See booklet, attend a guided program, collect a pages 5, 8, and 10 for hours and more details. bag of trash, then take your oath and earn your badge. Guided programs are listed on Pop-up Information Centers pages 6, 7, 9, and 11. See page 12 for details. Look for pop-up blue booths throughout Yosemite, which are staffed with Yosemite Attend a Program at Yosemite Conservancy volunteers who are ready to Conservation Heritage Center answer your questions or give you directions. The Sierra Club’s Yosemite Conservation If you're interested in volunteering with the Heritage Center (formerly LeConte Memorial Yosemite Conservancy in the park, visit Lodge) is open Wednesday through Sunday, yosemiteconservancy.org/volunteer. 10am to 4pm. Free evening programs are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 8pm. ARTS & CULTURE Seating is available for 50 guests. The Center, Visit the Yosemite Museum located at shuttle stop #12, has a natural Learn the history of Yosemite Indians by history library, a children’s corner and exploring a museum collection that includes library, and historical exhibits. Call (209) remarkable woven baskets and traditional 372-4542 for details. A Yosemite Climbing Ranger prepares to access and clean hard-to-reach areas during Yosemite Facellift. Read more about dress. Tour the outdoor Indian Village or Yosemite Facelift and the climbing community's stewardship in the park on page 18. Photo by Kyle Queener talk with an Indian cultural demonstrator. Volunteer Drop-In Program Shuttle stops #5 and #9. Want the Guide on your Apple or Android device? Want to give back to Yosemite? Come join the fun! The Volunteer Drop-In Program is The Ansel Adams Gallery a family-friendly activity where you can take Photography Classes Get the App! an active role in protecting and preserving Looking to enhance your Yosemite Search NPS-Yosemite in app stores or at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit to download the our natural resources. Whether it’s your photography skills in the footsteps of offi cial park app for up-to-date listings of programs, services, an interactive map, and more! first time to the park or you are a returning Ansel Adams? Join a photography expert visitor, come create new memories while from The Ansel Adams Gallery in a dynamic removing invasive species, collecting native hands-on class, or basic camera walk while seeds, or picking up litter. The Drop-In soaking up the surrounding beauty of Program will meet every Friday at 9:30am in Yosemite Valley. For details, visit http:// front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center anseladams.com or sign up at the Ansel from May 31 to September 13. Projects will Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village. Shuttle iPhone/iPad Android last 1-3 hours and volunteers must wear stops #5 and #9. See pages 5 and 6 for more clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and information. GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Adventure Out with the Yosemite closed-toe shoes. Sun protection, water, and Adventure with Yosemite Conservancy Mountaineering School (YMS) snacks are recommended. Youth under 18 Arts in the Park Are you looking for a memorable way to Yosemite Mountaineering School provides must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Add some art and theater to your Yosemite deepen your connection with the park? Go outdoor adventures for people of all Questions? Email yose_volunteers@nps. itinerary! Join Yosemite Conservancy at on an expert-led adventure with Yosemite experience levels. We are here to help gov, or call (209) 379-1850. Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle Conservancy! Join a scheduled Outdoor you learn how to enjoy Yosemite safely stop #16) for an outdoor workshop with Adventure, such as a day hike, backpacking and responsibly. Give us a call to join GETTING AROUND a professional artist, or for children’s art trip or bird-watching walk, or create one of our group classes or schedule a Take the Free Shuttle activities, or at the Yosemite Theater for an a Custom Adventure tailored to your custom outing designed specifically for Park your car and let the free shuttle take you evening performance or film. See page 6 for interests and schedule. For details, visit your group. We offer professional guides to the most scenic points in the valley. You upcoming workshops and shows. yosemiteconservancy.org/adventures, or for hiking, backpacking and rock climbing. will help cut down on traffic congestion, and call (209) 379-2317 ext. 10. See pages 6 and Reservations required. Call (209) 372-8344 will be able to capture the best pictures. See 11 for upcoming adventures. or email [email protected] schedules posted at shuttle stops. Entering a National Park Access for People with Disabilities Upcoming Park Projects Yosemite is a place where wilderness For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits, Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project prevails. Prepare yourself for a wild and recreational opportunities, pick up a Yosemite Why: To rehabilitate visitor facilities at the experience. The National Park Service is Accessibility Guide at any park entrance station base of Bridalveil Fall and surrounding area. Inside: bound by its mission to protect Yosemite's natural or visitor center, or view online at www.nps.gov/ When: 2019 - 2020 and culutral resources for the benefit and enjoyment yose/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm, or call a park Visitor Impact: Comfort station and parking lot of future generations. Please, be attentive to the Accessibility Coordinator at (209) 379-1035. may not be available due to construction. 04 Yosemite Valley regulations in place to protect park resources (page Sign Language interpreting is available 15) and those designed for your safety (page 14). Replace Big Oak Flat Welcome Center Complex 08 Wawona upon request. Contact Deaf Services Why: To enhance the visitor experience and improve at (209) 379-5250 (v/txt). Two weeks Fire – Police – Medical operational efficiency for existing park programs.
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