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Photo by Sheree Peshlakai Experience Your America Yosemite National Park May 15, 2019 – June 18, 2019 Volume 44, Issue 4 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 Majestic Shuttle System se Yo Mirror Upper 10 3 Yosemite Hotel 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 Half Dome Upper Sentinel Village Pines Beach il Trailhead E6 a Half Dome 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 10 to 20 minutes. l C r e The El Capitan Shuttle operates from 9am to 5pm, beginning May 24. 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 Majestic Yosemite Hotel Center / Housekeeping Camp 19 Pines Campgrounds Postage and Fee Paid Fee and Postage 4 Degnan’s Kitchen 13 Half Dome Village E3 El Capitan Picnic Area Third Class Mail Class Third 5 9 E1 Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 14 20 Half Dome 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 due to high traffic volumes. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite Guide May15, 2019 - June 18, 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. Be prepared to go wild! 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 an Evening 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. from 10am to 4pm. Free evening programs are scheduled for Friday and Saturday ARTS & CULTURE evenings at 8pm. Seating is available for 50 Visit the Yosemite Museum guests. The Center, located at shuttle stop Learn the history of Yosemite Indians by #12, has a natural history library, a children’s exploring a museum collection that includes corner and library, and historical exhibits. remarkable woven baskets and traditional Call (209) 372-4542 for program details. dress. Tour the outdoor Indian Village or talk with an Indian cultural demonstrator. Volunteer Drop In Program Shuttle stops #5 and #9. Want to give back to Yosemite? Come join the fun! The Volunteer Drop-In Program is Take a Photography Class a family-friendly activity where you can take Learn how to best capture the landscape of an active role in protecting and preserving Yosemite by joining a photography expert our natural resources. Whether it’s your first from The Ansel Adams Gallery. Several A rainbow in the mist of Bridalveil Fall. Photo by Christine Loberg time to the park or you are a returning visitor, classes are offered each week. Some have come create new memories while removing fees, some are free. Learn more and sign Get outside and enjoy your park! invasive species, collecting native seeds, or picking up litter. The Drop-In Program up at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Summer offers spectacular views of waterfalls, great hiking, and other Village. Shuttle stops #5 and #9. See pages meet every Friday at 9:30am in front of the 5 and 6 for more information. endless opportunities for recreation. Find the adventures that will make Yosemite Valley Visitor Center from May lasting Yosemite memories for years to come. 31 to September 20. Projects will last 1-3 Arts in the Park hours and volunteers must wear clothes Add some art and theater to your Yosemite that can get dirty, long pants, and closed-toe itinerary! Join Yosemite Conservancy at GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Adventure with Yosemite Conservancy shoes. Sun protection, water, and snacks are Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle Adventure Out with the Yosemite Are you looking for a memorable way to recommended. Youth under eighteen must stop #16) for an outdoor workshop with Mountaineering School (YMS) deepen your connection with the park? Go be accompanied by a parent or guardian. a professional artist, or for children’s art The YMS provides outdoor adventures for on an expert-led adventure with Yosemite Questions? Email yose_volunteers@nps. activities, or at the Yosemite Theater for an people of all experience levels. We are here Conservancy! Join a scheduled Outdoor gov, or call (209) 379-1850. evening performance or film. See page 6 for to help you learn how to enjoy Yosemite Adventure, such as a day hike, backpacking upcoming workshops and shows. safely and responsibly. Give us a call to trip or bird-watching walk, or create GETTING AROUND join one of our group classes or schedule a Custom Adventure tailored to your Take the Free Shuttle a custom outing designed specifically for interests and schedule. For details, visit Park your car and let the free shuttle take you your group. We offer professional guides yosemiteconservancy.org/adventures, or to the most scenic points in the valley. You for hiking, backpacking and rock climbing. call (209) 379-2317, ext. 10. See page 6 for will help cut down on traffic congestion, and Reservations required. Call (209) 372-8344 upcoming adventures. will be able to capture the best pictures. See *Illustrations by Binta Wold or email [email protected] schedules posted at shuttle stops. Access for People with Disabilities What’s Inside: Accessible parking, lodging, tours, and activities are available throughout the park. For a complete list of accessible services, recreational opportunities, and Emergency Information 01 Seasonal Highlights exhibits, pick up an updated Yosemite Accessibility Guide which is available Emergency Dial 9-1-1 at park entrance stations, visitor centers, and online at www.nps.gov/yose/ 04 Yosemite Valley planyourvisit/accessibility.htm, or call a park Accessibility Coordinator at Yosemite Village Garage - offers 24-hour emergency roadside assistance 08 Wawona (209) 379-1035 for more information. For up-to-date road, weather, and park information: Sign Language interpreting is available upon request. Contact (209) 372-0200 10 Tuolumne Meadows Deaf Services at (209) 379-5250 (v/txt). Two weeks advance Medical Clinic (in Yosemite Valley) 12 Just For Kids notice is requested. Open 7 days per week from 9am to 7pm for primary and urgent care Assistive Listening Devices are available upon advance request, needs. Ambulance available 24 hours by calling 9-1-1. 13 Wildlife inquire at a visitor center. Medical Clinic Phone: (209) 372-4637. 16 Camping Audio tours are available for the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Lost and Found Refer to the Accessibility Guide, or contact an Accessibility To inquire about items lost or found at one of Yosemite’s restaurants, 17 Hiking Coordinator for more information. hotels, lounges, shuttle buses or tour services, call (209) 372-4357. For 18 Feature Story Accessible parking spaces are available just west of the items lost or found in other areas of the park, email Yosemite Valley Visitor Center.