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What’s Happening In Experience Yosemite To day Your America July 1 - 14, 2003 Yosemite Valley Valley Visitor Center nature-exploring for families. Nearby are short trails Patrick is also a conservator of fine photographic Open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite focusing on the area's four different environments; prints for galleries and private collectors as well as Village just west of the main post office (shuttle forest, river, talus, and fen. an instructor of photography at Monterey stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, books, You can also see substantial evidence of the huge Peninsula College. exhibits, and a multilingual One Day in Yosemite 1996 rockfall from the Glacier Point cliff far above LeConte Memorial Lodge program. TTY the Nature Center. A new outdoor exhibit details the Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to FILM geologic story of rockfalls in Yosemite. The Center is 4:00 p.m. Located at shuttle stop #12. The Spirit of Yosemite a short walk from shuttle bus stop #16. LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite's first public This inspiring state-of-the-art visitor orientation visitor center, is operated by the Sierra Club and film provides a stunning overview of Yosemite's The Ansel Adams Gallery features a children's corner, library, and a variety splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes from Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite of environmental education and evening programs. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's Village next to the Valley Visitor Center. The Gallery For more information, call 209/372-4542. newly remodeled West Auditorium Theater. offers work of Ansel Adams, contemporary photog- Closed captioning available. CC raphers, and other fine artists. In addition, hand- Yosemite Theater Live crafts, books, gifts, photography supplies, and Come help Yosemite Theater Live celebrate its camera/tripod rentals are available. For more Yosemite Museum 20th season! The National Park Service recognizes information, call the Gallery at 209/372-4413 or Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Yosemite Theater as the best interpretive program visit their web site at www.anseladams.com. Visitor Center. of its type in the National Park System. Tickets FEATURES GALLERY EXHIBIT may be purchased at any tour desk in Yosemite Vernal Fall Photo by B. Harry Museum Gallery Through July 30th Valley or if seating is still available, at the time of Open 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Gallery presents the black and white photog- performance. Most shows are given in the East Historic 19th and 20th century Yosemite landscape raphy of Patrick Jablonski. His dynamic prints Auditorium located behind the Valley Visitor Center paintings from the park's museum collection. are a tremendous example of contemporary pho- in Yosemite Village, near shuttle stop #5 and 9. See tographers inspired by the western landscape. Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. Indian Cultural Exhibit Open 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Displays interpret the cultural history of Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional skills are presented. No food or drink permitted. Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite Museum Store Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offering traditional American Indian arts and crafts and books on Tuolumne Meadows related subjects. Visitor Center Open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park orientation, The Indian Village trail information, books, maps, and displays. of Ahwahnee Phone 209/372-0263 Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open during daylight hours. There is sometimes the Parsons Memorial Lodge opportunity to join Indian Cultural Program staff McCauley Cabin and for demonstrations or programs about Soda Springs Ahwahneechee skills and culture. This historic area is only accessible by walking. There are two trails, both flat and both 1/2-mile Yosemite Cemetery long. See the map of Tuolumne Meadows area This historic cemetery is located across the street in this paper. Parsons Memorial Lodge is usually and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Historic buried here include American Indians and others McCauley Cabin has an open house from 1:00 who played an important role in the development p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. of what is now Yosemite National Park. A Guide to The Soda Springs are small naturally carbonated the Yosemite Cemetery is available at the Valley springs that often attract birds and deer at sun- Visitor Center. rise and sunset. Wilderness Center Free Olmsted Point/ Vogelsang Peak Photo by L. Mckenzie Open 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite Tuolumne/Tioga Pass Village between The Ansel Adams Gallery and the Shuttle Bus post office. One-stop resource for backpackers in Free shuttle bus service is available during the Just for Kids telling, and answers to some of your questions need of wilderness permits, bear canisters, maps, summer along the Tioga Road from Olmsted Programs for children include Junior Rangers about Yosemite. Program topics vary, and are and guidebooks. Displays and information on pre- Point to Tioga Pass. Due to limited trailhead two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and posted at the campground, Tuolumne Meadows trip planning, minimum impact camping tech- parking, use of the free shuttle buses is strongly a kids' campfire program on Wednesday night. Lodge, and Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. niques, and Yosemite's wilderness. advised. Junior Rangers is a 2-hour ranger-led program A campfire for children is scheduled Wednesday at the Conness Circle in the "C" loop of the Shuttles travel between Tuolumne Meadows for children (ages 8-10). campground. End your day with a Star Program Nature Center at Lodge and Olmsted Point with stops along the Happy Isles or Night Prowl. Bring a pad to sit on for the Star Tioga Road, including Tuolumne Campground Ranger Walks Program and dress warmly. Programs will be can- Open 10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. The Join a ranger to explore new areas and learn celed if the sky is overcast. Sign-up for the Night This nature center includes natural history exhibits, shuttle also makes two morning (9:00 a.m. and about geology, birds, flowers, American Indians, Prowl at the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. interactive displays, and a bookstore geared to noon) and two afternoon (3:00 p.m. and 5:00 history, and more. These walks range from 1 to 8 p.m.) runs to Tioga Pass. hours and all but the long walks are fairly easy. Twice a week, longer hikes are offered to lakes, Tuolumne Meadows Service begins at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge at Wilderness Center 7:00 a.m. Shuttle buses arrive at approximately domes, or passes. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring Open 7:30 to 6:00. Located just off the Tioga 30-minute intervals between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 water, lunch, and rain gear. End your perfect day Road, along the roadway leading to Tuolumne p.m. The last shuttle bus leaves Olmsted Point at with a Music Walk. This easy, early evening stroll Lodge, shuttle stop #3. Trail information, wilder- 6:00 p.m. Schedules are subject to change. will inspire and delight. ness permits, bear canister rentals, maps, and Please check route maps at the Tuolumne guidebooks available. Meadows Visitor Center or shuttle bus stops Evening Activities for details. Come to the Dana Campfire Circle in Tuolumne Meadows Campground and take part in a tradi- Indicates facilities accessible for visitors tion! Join a ranger for campfire, songs, story- in wheelchairs, with assistance. Bobcat Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby WHAT TO DO Scheduled Events SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Free Art Classes July 6 & 13 July 7 & 14 July 1 & 8 Free, informal outdoor 7:30am Sunrise Adventure: Hike to Mirror 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Ahwahneechee Stories 6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk classes in various art Lake and Games 11⁄2 hrs. Sign up/meet at Yosemite Lodge 1 mediums are available for Shuttle stop #18 (Sierra Club) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet behind the Visitor Center (NPS) front desk (Kodak) adults through the Art 9:00am Photography Walk 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE WITH 9:00am Photography Walk 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up required THE RECYCLED STRING BAND 2 hrs. Limited space, advance sign up Activity Center, located at the Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery, weather (July 7 only) required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery, east end of Yosemite Village permitting (AAG) 11⁄2 hrs. Tickets at any lodge tour desk $ weather permitting (AAG) next to the Village Store. 10:00am Ranger Walk—Buffalo Soldier, 1904 (YCS) 10:00am CHILDREN’S PHOTO WALK Each day class begins at 11⁄2 hrs. Meet in front of Visitor Center (NPS) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater Live—Wild Stories 1 hr. Ahwahnee Concierge Desk 10:00 a.m. and ends 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s Legacy with John Muir Parents must accompany 11⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center West Auditorium Limited to 15 (Kodak) at 2:00 p.m. 11⁄2 hrs. Meet in front of Visitor Center (NPS) $ (YCS) 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES 12:00pm Science Forum—The Status of the 8:30pm Evening Program Pacific Fisher in Yosemite (July 6 only) 45 min. Stories and surprises geared for 1 hr.