Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite Valley September 12
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What’s Happening In Experience Your Yosemite To day America September 12 - 25, 2001 Yosemite Valley Valley Visitor Center different environments; forest, river, talus, and fen. trip planning, minimum impact camping tech- Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in You can also see substantial evidence of the huge niques, and Yosemite's wilderness. Yosemite Village just west of the main post office 1996 rockfall from the Glacier Point cliff far above (shuttle stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, the Nature Center. A new outdoor exhibit details Yosemite Theater books, exhibits, and a multilingual One Day in the geologic story of rockfalls in Yosemite. The Come help Yosemite Theater celebrate its 18th Yosemite program. Center is a short walk from shuttle stop #16. season! The National Park Service recognizes NEW FEATURE Yosemite Theater as the best interpretive program Spirit of Yosemite LeConte Memorial Lodge of its type in the National Park System. Tickets This inspiring film provides a stunning overview of Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. may be purchased at any tour desk in Yosemite Yosemite's splendor. It is shown every hour from to 4:00 p.m. Located at shuttle stop #12. Valley or if seating is still available, at the time of 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's newly The LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite's first performance. All shows are given in the east audi- renovated West Auditorium Theater. Closed cap- public visitor center, is operated by the Sierra torium located behind the Valley Visitor Center in tioning available. Club and features a children's corner, library, Yosemite Village, near shuttle stop #5. See and a variety of environmental education and Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. evening programs. For more information, call Yosemite Museum El Capitan NPS Photo 209/372-4542. Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Self-Guiding Trails Visitor Center. There are four self-guiding trails in Yosemite explores the changes that have led to the Yosemite Cemetery Valley: two near the Valley Visitor Center in the FEATURES Yosemite we experience today. A booklet is avail- This historic cemetery is located across the street Yosemite Village area, one at the east end of the Indian Cultural Exhibit able at the trailhead. and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People Valley near Mirror Lake, and one commemorating Open daily 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to Mirror Lake Interpretive Trail is a short loop buried here include Native Americans, casual park the history of Curry Village. 4:30 p.m. Displays interpret the cultural history of visitors, and others who played an important role adjacent to Mirror Lake, a seasonal lake on Tenaya Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from 1850 in the development of what is now Yosemite The Miwok in Yosemite is a short loop trail Creek. Exhibits focus on the rich natural history of to the present. Demonstrations of basket-weaving, National Park. A Guide to the Yosemite Cemetery is that winds through the Indian Village of the area, Native American use, and history of this beadwork, and/or traditional games are presented. available at the Valley Visitor Center. Ahwahnee, a reconstructed Miwok-Paiute village. popular destination. To reach the start of the trail, Museum Gallery A booklet is available at the trailhead and in the walk 1 mile from shuttle stop #17 to the disabled Open daily 10:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to Wilderness Center Visitor Center. Large print materials are available parking spaces near the lake. The self-guiding trail in the Visitor Center for the visually impaired. The 4:00 p.m. An opportunity to view historic Yosemite Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite begins here. trail begins behind the Yosemite Museum. Valley photographs taken by renowned photographer Village between The Ansel Adams Gallery and the The Legacy of Curry Village is an easy stroll George Fiske (1835-1918). post office. One-stop resource for backpackers in A Changing Yosemite is a 1-mile trail that commemorating the early days of Camp Curry. Pick Yosemite Museum Store need of wilderness permits, bear canisters, maps, begins in front of the Visitor Center, near shuttle up a map and guide at the Curry Village front desk Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offering tradi- and guidebooks. Displays and information on pre- stop #5. It winds through a nearby meadow and or tour desk. tional American Indian arts and crafts and books on related subjects. The Indian Village of Ahwahnee Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open during daylight hours. There is sometimes the Tuolumne Meadows opportunity to join Indian Cultural Program staff for demonstrations or programs about Ahwahneechee skills and culture. The Ansel Adams Gallery Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Visitor Center. The Gallery offers work of Ansel Adams, contem- Tuolumne Meadows porary photographers, and other fine artists. In Visitor Center addition, a wide selection of handcrafts, books, Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Park orienta- gifts, and photography supplies is available. For tion, trail information, books, maps, more information, call the Gallery at and displays. Phone 209/372-0263 209/372-4413 or visit their web site at www.anse- ladams.com. Parsons Memorial Lodge Gallery Exhibit and Soda Springs A World of Wonder, the photographic prints of Closes September 16. master color printer Christopher Burkett. Discover the natural and human history of Tuolumne Meadows and hike to the place where Nature Center at John Muir and Robert Underwood Johnson con- Happy Isles ceived the idea of establishing Yosemite National Closes September 14. Park. This area is an easy 1-mile (30 minute) walk Open daily 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 from Lembert Dome parking area or from the p.m. This family-oriented nature center includes Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Staffed by natural history exhibits, interactive displays, and a park volunteers, the Lodge is usually open from Mammoth Peak as seen from Soda Springs in Tuolumne Meadows Photo by G. Born book-store geared to nature-exploring families. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Nearby are short trails focusing on the area's four Evening Activities Tuolumne Meadows Ranger Walks and Talks Come to a campfire and take part in a tradition! Wilderness Center Join a ranger to explore the Tuolumne area and Join a ranger for campfire singing, storytelling, Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for learn about geology, birds, flowers, Indians, histo- and answers to some of your questions about lunch). Located just off the Tioga Road, along ry, and more. These walks range from 1 to 2 Yosemite. Program topics vary and are posted at the roadway leading to Tuolumne Lodge, shut- hours and all but the long walks are fairly easy. the campground, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, tle stop #3. Trail information, wilderness per- See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. and Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. mits, bear canister rentals, maps, and guide- See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. books available. Indicates facilities accessible for visitors in wheelchairs, with assistance. Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby WHAT TO DO Scheduled Events SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Free Art Classes September 16 and 23 September 17 and 24 September 18 and 25 Free, informal outdoor 7:30am SUNRISE HIKE TO MIRROR LAKE 9:00am Camera Walk 9:00am Camera Walk classes in various art medi- (September 16 only) 2 hrs. Sign up in advance, meet on The 2 hrs. Sign up/meet at The Ahwahnee front ums are available for adults 2 hrs. Shuttle stop #18, bring camera and Ansel Adams Gallery porch, weather desk (YCS) binoculars (Sierra Club) permitting (AAG) through the Art Activity 11:00am CHILDREN’S STORY TIME 9:00am Camera Walk Center, located at the east 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s First 1⁄2 hr. The Ansel Adams Gallery porch, 2 hrs. Sign up in advance, meet on The end of Yosemite Village next People children under 7 must be accompanied by Ansel Adams Gallery porch, weather 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Behind Valley Visitor Center an adult (AAG) to the Village Store. Supplies permitting (AAG) 8:00pm are available for purchase at Evening Program 8:00pm Yosemite Theater—Spirit of John 10:00am How Do You Catch a Fish in 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS/YI) Muir the Center, which is open Yosemite? 11⁄2 hrs. East Auditorium (behind Visitor 2 hrs. Meet in front of the Village Sport Evening Program 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (YCS) Center) Tickets at door or any tour desk daily. Classes begin Shop (YCS) (YCS) $ 8:30pm Evening Program—Light Dances at 10:00 a.m. and continue 1:00pm Ranger Walk—Scat, Tracks, and Bears Evening Program Nature Center at Happy Isles near shuttle 1 hr. Ahwahnee Tudor Lounge (YCS) until 2:00 p.m. 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS/YI) stop #16 Evening Program 8:00pm Moonlighting in Yosemite 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (YCS) (September 16 only) 1 hr. LeConte Memorial Lodge, shuttle stop #12 (Sierra Club) STORIES FOR A STARLIT NIGHT (September 23 only) 1 hr. LeConte Memorial Lodge, shuttle stop #12 (Sierra Club) Evening Program 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (YCS) September 10-16 Film—Ansel Adams, Photographer 1 hr.