Where to Go and What to Do in Yosemite National Park Vol. 7 Issue 7

Experience Yosemite To day Your America

June 27 - July 10, 2007

Yosemite National Park

ROAD Construction may cause INFO short delays or detours on some park roads. Call 209/372-0200 for recorded road information.

yosemite park partners

Badger Pass Ski Area

Visit the new Yosemite Park Partners website: www.yosemitepartners.org.

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1 Yosemite Village / Day Parking 8 Yosemite Lodge 14 Curry Village Parking Valley Visitor Center 2 Yosemite Village 9 Valley Visitor Center 15 Upper Pines Campground (shares Valley Visitor Shuttle stop #5) 3 The Ahwahnee 10 Yosemite Village 16 Happy Isles / John Muir Trailhead El Capitan Picnic Area 4 Yosemite Village / Degnan’s Complex 11 Sentinel Bridge / Yosemite Chapel 17 Mirror Lake Junction 5 Valley Visitor Center / 12 Housekeeping Camp / 18 Stable El Capitan Meadow El Capitan Shuttle Link LeConte Memorial Lodge 19 Lower Pines Campground 6 Lower Yosemite Fall 13A Curry Village Rental Center Four Mile Trail 20 Curry Village Parking 7 Camp 4 / Upper Yosemite Fall Trailhead Curry Village Registration Desk 13B 21 Curry Village Rental Center Yosemite Village, Yosemite Lodge, & Curry Village El Portal (on Highway 140)

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To M Park e Lower Pines r Te c naya Cr Paved Trail to Exits e eek From Mirror Lake Yosemite Village Stable & Lodge 21 Amphitheater 18 LeConte 12 Food & Beverage Services Memorial 20 14 Lodge 17 These hours of operation are approximate. Bike & Raft Rental 19 M er Current hours of operation are posted at each ced R 13 iver front desk or facility. Tour Kiosk 15 Registration Upper YOSEMITE VILLAGE Post Office Pines Degnan’s Loft and Lounge Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pizza Deck Noon to 10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday noon to 9:00 p.m. P Taqueria 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Trailhead Amphitheater Parking Degnan’s Delicatessen Happy Isles Snack Stand Mountain Shop 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gifts/Groceries 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Campground Degnan’s Cafe Pavilion Reservation Office 16 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Groceries Taqueria Snack Village Grill 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pizza Patio & Bar Junior Ranger Yosemite Lodge Gift/Grocery Campfire Circle Stand YOSEMITE LODGE 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Coffee Corner 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nature Center at Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Happy Isles John Muir Food Court Degnan’s Delicatessen 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Trailhead to Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Vernal and Housekeeping Camp Grocery Nevada Falls Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Curry Village Gift/Grocery THE AHWAHNEE Mountain Room Lounge 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gift Shop 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday noon to 11:00 p.m. El Portal Market Sweet Shop 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. $ ATM Mountain Room Restaurant CURRY VILLAGE 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mountain Shop 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Yosemite Village Gifts, Books, & Apparel South of Village Store (Bank of America) Reservations for parties of 8 or more Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 209/372-1281 YOSEMITE VILLAGE Inside Village Store Cone Stand at the Pool The Ansel Adams Gallery Showers & Laundromat Yosemite Lodge 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., weather permitting 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Inside main registration area SHOWERS Yosemite Art & Education Center THE AHWAHNEE Curry Village 24 hours Curry Village 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Inside gift/grocery store Dining Room Housekeeping Camp 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Yosemite Bookstore El Portal Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LAUNDROMAT On Highway 140 at the Yosemite View Lodge and Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Inside Valley Visitor Center Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. the El Portal Market Sunday Brunch 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Yosemite Museum Store Appropriate attire is respectfully requested Recycling 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gas Station for dinner. Reservations are recommended for Village Store Recycling Center (outside Yosemite Valley) dinner and Sunday Brunch. 209/372-1489 Valley Wilderness Center 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ahwahnee Bar El Portal Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Post Offices Habitat Yosemite 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diesel available. CURRY VILLAGE Main Post Office - Yosemite Village Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. Guest Lounge 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sport Shop 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coffee Corner 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. YOSEMITE LODGE Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon Auto Service, Towing, and with ice cream service Gift/Grocery Yosemite Lodge Post Office Repair (AAA) Curry Village Bar Noon to 10:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Village Garage Nature Shop 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pavilion Buffet El Portal Post Office 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. NATURE CENTER AT HAPPY ISLES Monday – Friday Towing 24 hours. Propane available until 4:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/372-8320

WHERE TO GO What’s Happening In

Experience Yosemite To day Your America

June 27 - July 10, 2007

Yosemite Valley

Valley Visitor Center and Indian Cultural Exhibit Bookstore Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the exhibit interprets Open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and located in the cultural history of Yosemite's native Miwok and Yosemite Village just west of the main post office Paiute people from 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional skills are presented. (shuttle stops #5 and #9), the visitor center offers No food or drink permitted. information, maps, and books. Explore the new exhibit hall and learn how Yosemite Museum Store Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, the store offers Yosemite’s spectacular landscape was formed, traditional American Indian arts and crafts, and how people have interacted with it through the books on related subjects. centuries, how wildlife adapts and survives, and how your national park continues to evolve.
The Indian Village of TTY Ahwahnee FILM Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open Spirit of Yosemite during daylight hours, the village offers exhibits on This inspiring visitor-orientation film provides a Ahwahneechee life.
stunning overview of Yosemite's splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes Monday through Saturday Yosemite Cemetery This historic cemetery is located across the street just 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6:30 Chiura Obata: Art of Yosemite El Capitan, Tioga Peak, 1930
west of the Yosemite Museum. People buried here p.m. in the Valley Visitor Center Theater. Yosemite Museum Gallery (details at left) include American Indians and others who played an Yosemite Museum important role in the development of what is now Valley Visitor Center Theater. Hear tales of John The Ansel Adams Gallery Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Yosemite National Park. Guide to the Yosemite Muir or feisty pioneer Sarah Hawkins, or see Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Visitor Visitor Center.
Cemetery is available at the Valley Visitor Center. renowned climber Ron Kauk, as filmed by Sterling Center and open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Johnson. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $4 for the gallery offers the work of Ansel Adams, contem- FEATURES children 12 and under and are sold in advance at porary photographers, and other fine artists. In Museum Gallery Open 10 a.m. to noon and Valley Wilderness Center Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and located in any tour desk, or at the door (if available). See addition, handcrafts, books, gifts, digital services, and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Yosemite Village next to The Ansel Adams Gallery, schedule above for dates and times.
photography supplies are available. Scheduled activities Chiura Obata: Art of Yosemite the center offers Wilderness permits, bear canis- are listed on the front porch. For more information, Through October 21 ters, maps, and guidebooks. Information on pre- Fourth of July Celebration call 209/372-4413, or visit www.anseladams.com. This exhibit explores the work of artist Chiura Obata trip planning, minimum-impact camping, and July 4 7:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. GALLERY EXHIBIT (1885-1975), who first visited Yosemite in 1927. He Yosemite's Wilderness is also available.
Join the fun with park interpretive staff at the Staff Exhibit Through July 3 produced watercolors that led to a series of prints Curry Village Amphitheater for an old fashioned The gallery proudly features photoraphy, watercolor, made by master woodblock artists in Japan. Come Yosemite Theatre – LIVE 4th of July celebration! Enjoy local talent, a kids and artwork in other media by staff and community see some of the most beautiful and innovative Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Yosemite parade, and singing – all in the spirit of historic members. landscapes ever done of Yosemite. Theatre! Shows are presented live onstage in the Yosemite traditions and activities. Earth Stories: Beauty and Solace in the Landscape Beginning July 5 The photography of Jeff Grandy. Combinations of Tuolumne Meadows color, form, texture, shadow, and light.

Day-Use Parking Information Station Tuolumne Meadows to Tioga Pass. Due to limited trailhead parking, Lodge, at shuttle stop #3. The center offers trail Visitor Center Located in the day-use parking area, and open use of the free shuttle is strongly advised. information, Wilderness permits, bear canister 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch), the Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park orientation, rental, maps, and guidebooks.
Shuttles travel between Tuolumne Meadows station offers information about Yosemite. trail information, books, maps, and displays. Lodge and Olmsted Point with stops along the Phone 209/372-0263
Tioga Road, including Tuolumne Campground Just for Kids LeConte Memorial Lodge Programs for children include Junior Rangers, Parsons Memorial Lodge, and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. The Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to a 2-hour, ranger-led program for children McCauley Cabin and shuttle also makes morning and afternoon runs 4:00 p.m., and located at shuttle stop #12. (ages 7-12), and a Campfire for Kids on Soda Springs to Tioga Pass. LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite's first public Wednesday night. 3 Service begins at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge at visitor center, is operated by the Sierra Club and Two trails, both flat and ⁄ 4 - mile long, lead to this features a children's corner, library, and a variety historic area accessible only by walking. (See the 7:00 a.m. Shuttles arrive at approximately 30- Ranger Walks of environmental education and evening programs. map of Tuolumne Meadows area in this paper.) minute intervals between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 Join a ranger to explore new areas and learn For more information, call 209/372-4542. Parsons Memorial Lodge is open from 10:30 a.m. p.m. The last shuttle leaves Olmsted Point at about geology, birds, flowers, history, the to 4:30 p.m. Soda Springs are small naturally 6:00 p.m. Schedules are subject to change. Tuolumne River, and more. These walks range carbonated springs that attract birds and deer, Please check route maps at the Tuolumne Nature Center at Happy from 1 to 8 hours, and all but the long walks especially at sunrise and sunset. Meadows Visitor Center or shuttle stops Isles for details. are fairly easy. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Designed for Free Olmsted Point/ Longer hikes are offered each week to lakes, nature-exploring families, this center offers natural Tuolumne/Tioga Pass Tuolumne Meadows domes, peaks, or passes. Wear sturdy shoes, and history exhibits, interactive diplays, field guides, Shuttle Wilderness Center bring water, lunch, and raingear. and maps. Nearby are short trails through the area’s forest, river, and fen environments. Free shuttle service is available during the summer Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located just south End your perfect day with a Music Walk. This Evidence of the huge 1996 rockfall from the along the Tioga Road from Olmsted Point of Tioga Road, along the road to Tuolumne easy, early evening stroll will inspire and delight. Glacier Point cliff is visible above. The center is a short walk from shuttle stop #16.
Evening Activities Come to the Dana Campfire Circle in Tuolumne Meadows Campground and take part in a tradition! Join a ranger for campfire, songs, storytelling, and answers to some of your Canon questions about Yosemite. Program topics vary, Photography and are posted at the campground, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, and Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Workshops Center. Yosemite, Canon, and American A campfire for children is scheduled Wednesday Park Network invite you to attend at the Conness Circle in the "C" loop of the a free digital photography workshop campground. End your day with a Star Program in the park. Canon will provide all or Night Prowl. Bring a pad to sit on for the necessary equipment. Space is Star Program and dress warmly. Sign up for the limited, so please arrive early. See Night Prowl at the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor the Scheduled Events page for times Center. and locations of walks and talks.

Cloud's Rest Photo by Gregory Nespor

WHAT TO DO Programs printed in color are especially for children and their families.

NPS = National Park Service DNC = DNC Parks & Resorts at Scheduled Events Yosemite, Inc. AAG = The Ansel Adams Gallery SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY AAC = American Alpine Club

CANON/APN = Canon and 9:00am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY 9:00am Meet Yosemite – Life and Death in 7:00am Meet Yosemite – Birds American Park Network PROGRAM Yosemite 4 hrs. Yosemite Art and Education Center SC = Sierra Club 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (July 9 only) (YA) $ Tickets/information at any tour desk (DNC) $ 6 hrs. Yosemite Art and Education Center YA = Yosemite Association 9:00am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY (YA) $ 9:30am Discovery Hike – Vernal Falls Bridge PROGRAM (July 10 only) YMS = Yosemite 1 3 ⁄ 2 hrs. Curry Village Mountaineering School Bike to Hike Tour 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater Mountaineering School 1 Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ 2 ⁄ 2 hrs. Curry Village bike stand Tickets/information at any tour desk (DNC) $ YF = Yosemite Fund Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ 10:00am JUNIOR RANGER WALK Photography Walk $ = Programs offered for a fee 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 10:00am JUNIOR RANGER WALK 2 hrs. Limited space. Reservations required 1:00pm Ranger Stroll – Merced Meanders 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) Sign up/meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery 1 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. shuttle stop #11 (NPS) Art Class Conditions permitting (AAG) 1 Indicates facilities 3:00pm STORYTIME 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Ahwahnee Lawn (DNC) 4 hrs. See details at left (YA) 9:30am Adventure Hike – Vernal/Nevada Falls accessible to visitors in 1 6 hrs. Curry Village Mountaineering School 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. 1:00pm Ranger Stroll – Yosemite’s First People wheelchairs. Short, 1 Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Front of Yosemite Museum (NPS)
steep inclines may be 1 10:00am JUNIOR RANGER WALK encountered. 4:00pm Cliffs and Climbers Hike 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. 1 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 2 ⁄ 2 hrs. Ahwahnee Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) Assisitive Listening Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ Discovery Hike – West End of Art Class Devices are available 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES Yosemite Valley 4 hrs. See details at left (YA) upon advance request. 1 45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 and 3 ⁄ 2 hrs. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater Noon Yosemite Forum – Hydrological Inquire at any under. Curry Village Amphitheater (DNC)
Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ Studies in Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite visitor center. 7:00pm LeConte Memorial Lodge 5:30pm Spring Twilight Stroll (July 10 only) OPEN HOUSE (July 1 only) 1 hr. Ahwahnee back lawn (DNC) 1 hr. Valley Visitor Center Auditorium (NPS)
2 hrs. shuttle stop #12 (SC) 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES 1:00pm Ranger Stroll – Trees JOIN THE 1 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Ahwahnee Shuttle Stop #3 (NPS) HABITAT PROTECTORS 8:00pm Yosemite Theatre – LIVE 45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 and Return to Balance, High Definition
1 OF YOSEMITE (HaPY) under. Curry Village Amphitheater (DNC) 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Rock Climbing Film. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 1 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater Help Protect the Habitats SING-ALONG 5:30pm Spring Twilight Stroll Tickets at any tour desk or door (DNC) $ 1 of Yosemite Valley! 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Near Curry Village 1 hr. Ahwahnee back lawn (DNC) Yosemite Theatre – LIVE: Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ Wednesday, June 27 Campfire Chat with John Muir 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES

Yosemite Valley Yosemite 1 8:00pm Yosemite Theatre – LIVE: 45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 and Saturday, July 7 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Happy Isles shuttle stop #16
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join actor Lee Stetson as Muir around an Sarah Hawkins Contemplates a under. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (DNC) Yosemite Valley Visitor Center outdoor campfire Fourth Marriage, Stories of a 8:00pm Yosemite Theatre – LIVE: Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ Pioneer Woman 1 Conversation With a Tramp Join the National Park Service’s 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater 1 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater restoration efforts. Get your hands LeConte Memorial Lodge: Tickets at any tour desk or at door (DNC) $ Science & Management: Resolving Tickets at any tour desk or at door (DNC) $ dirty and be a part of preserving 8:30pm Ranger Evening Program 1 hr. one of America’s natural wonders. Conflicts about Pack-Stock Use in 8:30pm Ranger Evening Program 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS)

All ages are welcome! Wilderness Meadows (July 8 only) Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 1 hr. shuttle stop #12 (SC) Evening Program Evening Program Volunteers will work with 8:30pm Ranger Evening Program 1 hr. 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater
Resources Management and Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS)
Check local postings for topic (DNC/YF) Check local postings for topic (DNC)
Science rangers on restoration Film – Ansel Adams Evening Program projects, including removal of Evening Program 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater non-native plants. Volunteers will 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater Check local listings for time changes (AAG)
Check local postings for topic (DNC)

learn about Yosemite restoration Check local postings for topic (DNC) efforts and help restore the Valley. Evening Program 9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater 1 1-1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk
All volunteers must wear long pants Check local postings for topic (DNC) (DNC) $ and closed-toe boots. Long sleeves, 9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE water, snacks, and sunblock are 1 1 – 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk recommended. (DNC) $ Groups larger than ten are required to pre-register. 9:00am Discovery Stroll with a Ranger 6:00pm Evening Stroll with a Ranger 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite To learn more, please contact (July 8 only) 1 hr. Wawona Hotel fountain (NPS) 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer Veronica Johnson 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Talk Tom Bopp Wawona Hotel lounge (DNC) at 209/379-1304 or (NPS) [email protected]. (July 9 only) 8:00pm Evening Ranger Program 9:30am Meadow Loop Hike 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater 1 hr. Meeting Room next door to the office 1 2 ⁄ 2 hrs. Wawona Hotel flag pole (YF) (NPS)
of The Redwoods in Yosemite on Chilnualna
10:00am Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER WAWONA Falls Rd. (NPS) 1 1 Free Art Classes 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) 1 – 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Meet at Wawona Hotel 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Talk 10:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ (July 10 only) Blacksmith Demonstration (July 8 only) 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater
The Yosemite Art & Education Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS)
(NPS) Center offers free classes in 10:00am - Noon / 2:00pm - 4:00pm various art media Monday through Horse-Drawn Stage Rides (July 8 only) Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wawona 10 min. See page 6 for details (NPS) $ All ages are welcome; children 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove Mariposa Grove 1 under 12 must be accompanied by 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) an adult. Classes are held outside, 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Talk (July 8 only) 1 hr. weather permitting. Be prepared Wawona Campground Amphitheater (NPS)
for a short walk to the painting 8:30pm Evening Program – Giant Sequoias site, and bring something to sit on. 1 hr. Wawona Hotel lounge (YF) Bring your own supplies, or buy them at the center, located near the Village Store. 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Giant Sequoias 3:00pm Hike to the Giants (July 10 only) Please register in advance. 1 hr. Tuolumne Grove Parking Lot (NPS) 2 hrs. Tuolumne Grove Parking Lot (YF) Flat Crane

9:00am Flower Watching 7:00am Photographing Tuolumne 9:15am Ranger Hike – Gaylor Lakes Basin (July 8 only) 2-3 hrs. Sign up at Tuolumne Meadows 5-6 hrs. Strenuous 5 hrs. Pre-register at Visitor Center (YA) $ Visitor Center 209/372-0263 (NPS) 5 miles Meet at Gaylor Lakes parking lot at 10:00am Ranger Walk – Domes and Meadows 9:00am FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURE WITH Tioga Pass. Bring lunch, water & raingear (NPS) THE BUG AUTHOR (July 9 only) 2 hrs. Pothole Dome shuttle stop #8 5 hrs. Pre-register at Visitor Center (YA) $ 10:00am Botanical Walk with Cathy Rose 2 hrs. Road Marker T-29 (NPS) July 3: Parsons Lodge Meet at Tuolumne 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Indians in the High Visitor Center shuttle stop #6 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Lake Exploration Country 2 hrs. Pothole Dome shuttle stop #8 2 hrs. Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) July 10: Ellery Lake Meet at dam at east Road marker T-29 (NPS) end of Ellery Lake outside Tioga Pass (NPS) June 25 - June 30 Half Dome the Mountain, Olmsted 8:00pm Campfire the Man 1 hr. Olmsted Point (YF) 2:00pm JUNIOR RANGERS 2 hrs. Ages 7-12 Tuolumne Meadows Campground John McClary 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 3:30pm Half Dome the Mountain, Olmsted Watercolor with Ink Pen Campground (NPS) the Man 1 hr. Olmsted Point (YF) Reservation Office (NPS) July 2 – July 7 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne 8:00pm Campfire Meadows Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows Janice Powell Shedd Tuolumne Meadows Tuolumne 8:30pm Campfire – Adventure Awaits Campground (NPS) Watercolor 1 hr. Tuolumne Meadows Lodge (YF) July 9 – July 14 Patricia Devitt 11:00am Hike to the Hidden Illilouette Fall 10:00am Ranger Wildflower Walk to McGurk 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Cliffs and Domes 1 Painting in Acrylic 3 ⁄ 2 hrs. Moderately difficult Meadow 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area Meet at Glacier Point Gift Shop (NPS) 2 hrs. Meet at phone booth at Bridalveil on Glacier Point Road (NPS) 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Cliffs and Domes Campground (NPS) 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 1 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area ⁄ 2 hr. Glacier Point railing, overlooking the 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk Valley (NPS)
on Glacier Point Road (NPS) 1 ⁄ 2 hr. Glacier Point railing, overlooking the Point 8:00pm 1hr. Bridalveil Creek Campground, Glacier 8:00pm Campfire 1hr. Bridalveil Creek Campground, Valley (NPS)
Campfire loop C (NPS)
loop C (NPS)

8:00am Ranger Walk – Birds 2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 9:00am Ranger Walk – Bears

Wolf 2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) White June 27 - July 10, 2007

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

9:00am 9:00am Habitat Restoration Volunteer 9:00am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY 9:30am (June 29 only) Habitat Restoration Volunteer (June 28 only) Photography Walk Drop-In Program PROGRAM 2 hrs. Limited space Meet at The Ansel Drop-In Program (July 7 only) 4 hrs. (June 27 only) 4 hrs. Valley Visitor Center 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater Valley Visitor Center. See details at left (NPS) Tickets/information at any tour desk (DNC) $ Adams Gallery (Canon/APN) See details at left (NPS) Bike to Hike Tour Meet Yosemite—Families in Nature Adventure Hike – Secrets of the Valley 1 2 ⁄2 hrs. Curry Village bike stand EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY (July 5 only) 6 hrs. For kids 7-13, 6 hrs. Ahwahnee Tickets/info at any tour PROGRAM (June 27 only) accompanied by an adult. Yosemite Art and desk (YMS) $ Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater Education Center (YA) $ Photography Walk Tickets/information at any tour desk (DNC) $ 10:00am JUNIOR RANGER WALK (July 6 only) Photography Walk (July 5 only) 2 hrs. 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 2 hrs. Limited space. Reservations required Meet Yosemite – Disaster in Yosemite Limited space. Reservations required Sign up/meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery (July 4 only) 6 hrs. Yosemite Art and Sign up/meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery Art Class 4 hrs. See details at left (YA) Conditions permitting (AAG) Conditions permitting (AAG) Education Center (YA) $ 1:00pm Ranger Stroll – Geology 10:00am JUNIOR RANGER WALK (July 7 only) 1
9:30am Photography Walk (June 27 only) 2 hrs. 9:30am Photography Walk (June 28 only) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Valley Visitor Center (NPS) 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 2 hrs. Limited space Meet at The Ansel Limited space. Meet at The Ansel Adams Adams Gallery (Canon/APN) 2:00pm Photography Walk (June 29 only) Art Class 4 hrs. See details at left (YA) Gallery (Canon/APN) 2 hrs. Limited space Meet at The Ansel Discovery Hike – Vernal Falls Bridge 1:00pm Ranger Stroll – Ahwahneechee 10:00am (July 4 only) 1 Adams Gallery (Canon/APN) JUNIOR RANGER WALK 3 ⁄2 hrs. Curry Village Mountaineering Stories and Games 1 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 2 1 School. Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ hrs. 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Yosemite Museum (NPS)
Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) Art Class 4 hrs. See details at left (YA) 10:00am JUNIOR RANGER WALK (July 5 only) 3:00pm Fine Print Viewing 1 hr. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 1:00pm Ranger Stroll – Wild about Wildlife 5:30pm Spring Twilight Stroll 1 hr. Very limited space. Sign up in advance 1 1 hr. Ahwahnee back lawn (DNC) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Valley Visitor Center (NPS)
Art Class 4 hrs. See details at left (YA) inside The Ansel Adams Gallery (AAG) 10:30am LeConte Memorial Lodge 7:30pm 1 2:00pm Photography Walk (June 27 only) OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Photography Walk (July 5 only) SING-ALONG 2 hrs. Limited space. Meet at The Ansel 1 Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) (Limited to 10) 2 ⁄2 hrs. shuttle stop #12 (SC) 1 Adams Gallery (Canon/APN) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village 1:00pm Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ Discovery Hike – Yosemite Falls 1 Ranger Stroll – Yosemite's Legacy 1 2 1 3 ⁄2 hrs. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ hrs. 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Valley Visitor Center (NPS)
Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) 8:00pm Yosemite Theatre – LIVE: Return to Tickets/info at any tour desk (YMS) $ 2:00pm Photography Walk (June 28 only) Balance—High Definition Rock 5:30pm Twilight Stroll – Yosemite Falls 2 hrs. Limited space. Meet at The Ansel 4:00pm CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 1 Climbing Film 1 (July 4 only) 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Lower Yosemite Fall Adams Gallery (Canon/APN) 1 ⁄2 hr. For children 7 and under (must be 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater Shuttle stop #6 (YF) 1 accompanied by an adult). Front of The 3:00pm STORYTIME 1 ⁄2 hrs. Ahwahnee Lawn (DNC) Tickets at any tour desk or at door (DNC) $ Ansel Adams Gallery (AAG) 6:45pm (June 27 only) 45 min. 1 WEE WILD ONES 3:30pm Ranger Stroll – Bears 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. LeConte Memorial Lodge Stories and activities for kids 6 and unde. 6:45pm Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS) June 29: CLIMBING YOSEMITE WALLS WEE WILD ONES Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (DNC)
45 min. Stories and activities for kids 6 and 4:00pm Cliffs and Climbers Hike July 6: Words From the Wild: Eastern 1 under. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (DNC)
7:00pm OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY 2 ⁄2 hrs. Ahwahnee. Tickets/info at any tour Side of Sierra CELEBRATION! (July 4 only) 2 hrs. desk (YMS) $ 1 hr. shuttle stop #12 (SC) 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & 1 Curry Village Amphitheater
7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & SING-ALONG 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village 1 8:30pm Ranger Evening Program 1 hr. (July 6 only) SING-ALONG 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ 7:30pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS)
1 Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Near Curry Village 8:00pm SING-ALONG Evening Program 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge LeConte Memorial Lodge Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ 8:00pm Yosemite Theatre – LIVE: June 30: Shattered Air: Lightning Conversation With a Tramp Amphitheater. Check local postings for topic 1 Episode on Half Dome 8:00pm Yosemite Theatre – LIVE: 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater. Tickets at (DNC)
July 7: Sarah Hawkins Contemplates a any tour desk or at door (DNC) $ ALONG THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL Nature Photography (June 29only) 45 min. 1hr. shuttle stop #12 (SC) Fourth Marriage, Stories of a 8:30pm 1 hr. (July 5 only) Curry Village Amphitheater (Canon/APN)
1 Ranger Evening Program Pioneer Woman (June 27 only) 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS)
8:30pm Ranger Evening Program 1 hr. (July 7 only) Visitor Center Theater. Tickets at any tour Evening Program Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS)
desk or at door (DNC) $ Evening Program (July 6 only) 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater Check local postings for topic (DNC)
Rock Climbing Program 8:30pm Ranger Evening Program 1 hr. (July 4 only) Check local postings for topic (DNC)
1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater (AAC)
Lower Pines Camp Amphitheater (NPS)
9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE Nature Photography (June 28only) 45 min. 1 Evening Program Curry Village Amphitheater (Canon/APN)
(June 29 only) 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Evening Program Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $ 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater Evening Program (July 5 only) Check local postings for topic (DNC)
Check local postings for topic (DNC/YF)
1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater
9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE Check local postings for topic (DNC) 1 (June 27only) 45 min. 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk Nature Photography 1 Curry Village Amphitheater (Canon/APN)
9:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE 1-1 ⁄ 2 hrs. (DNC) $ Tickets/info at any tour desk (DNC) $

10:00am - Noon 10:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm 9:30am Wawona History Walk 9:30am Explore Yosemite with a Ranger 1 Visit Yosemite’s Past (July 4 only) Blacksmith Demonstration 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Wawona Hotel fountain (NPS) 2 hrs. Meet at Meeting Room, next door to the office of The Redwoods in Yosemite on Yosemite’s history comes to life at the (June 28 only) Pioneer Yosemite History 10:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS)

Chilnualna Falls Rd. (NPS) Center (NPS) Blacksmith Demonstration Horse-Drawn Stage Rides (July 4 only) 10:00am - Noon / 2:00pm - 4:00pm Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS)
10:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Blacksmith Demonstration (July 7 only) 10 min. See page 6 for details (NPS) $ Horse-Drawn Stage Rides 10:00am - Noon / 2:00pm - 4:00pm Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS)
10 min. See page 6 for details (NPS) $ 10:00am - 1:00pm / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Horse-Drawn Stage Rides 10:00am - Noon / 2:00pm - 4:00pm Blacksmith Demonstration 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 10 min. See page 6 for details (NPS) $ Horse-Drawn Stage Rides (June 27 only) Pioneer Yosemite History 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer 10 min. See page 6 for details (NPS) $
2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove Center (NPS) Tom Bopp Wawona Hotel lounge (DNC) (July 6 only) 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 1 1 2 2:00pm Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Talk 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) 1 ⁄ hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) (July 4 only) 2 hrs. (July 5 only) 3:00pm Chilnualna Falls Hike (July 7 only) 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 1
⁄2 hrs. Parking lot at base of falls, 2 miles Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer 1
down Chilnualna Falls Road (YF) Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove (NPS) Tom Bopp Wawona Hotel lounge (DNC) 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite (July 4 only) 8:00pm 1 Campfire Ranger Talk 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Lower Grove trailhead (NPS) (July 6 only) Tom Bopp Wawona Hotel lounge (DNC) 5:30pm Vintage Music of Yosemite 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Talk (July 7 only) 1 hr. 4 hrs. Live music with pianist/singer (NPS)
Wawona Campground Amphitheater (NPS)
Tom Bopp Wawona Hotel lounge (DNC) 9:00pm Full Moon Walk Amongst the Giants (June 30 only) 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Parking lot of Mariposa Grove (YF)

2:00pm Ranger Walk – Giant Sequoias 9:30am Hike to the Giants 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Program 1 hr. 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Program 1 hr. (July 4 only) 1 hr. Tuolumne Grove Parking (July 5 only) 2 hrs. Crane Flat Campground Amphitheater (NPS) Crane Flat Campground Amphitheater (NPS) Lot (NPS) Tuolumne Grove Parking Lot (YF) 9:00am Listening to the Earth 7:30am Ranger Walk – Birds 10:00am Ranger Walk – History 7:30am Flying with the Birds (July 7 only) 1 (July 6 only) (July 4 only) 2 ⁄ 2 hrs. Lembert Dome parking 2 hrs. Tuolumne Meadows Campground 4 hrs. Pre-register at Visitor Center (YA) $ area. Binoculars available (NPS) 5 hrs. Pre-register at Visitor Center (YA) $ Reservation Office (NPS) 9:15am Ranger Hike – Mono Pass 6-8 hrs. (July 4 only) 10:00am Ranger Walk – Bears and Other 10:00am Ranger Walk – Geology 2:00pm JUNIOR RANGERS Moderate. 10 miles Meet at Mono Pass 2 hrs. Pothole Dome shuttle stop #8 Wildlife trailhead. Bring lunch, water & raingear (NPS) (July 5 only) 2 hrs. Ages 7-12 1 Road marker T-29 (NPS) 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Tuolumne Meadows Campground Tuolumne Meadows Campground 10:00am Ranger Walk – Bennettville Reservation Office (NPS) 1:30pm Ranger Walk – Along the River Reservation Office (NPS) Exploration 2 hrs. Moderate (July 4 only) 2 hrs. Tuolumne Meadows 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Wildflowers Junction Campground bridge, off Saddlebag Campground Reservation Office (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne 2 hrs. Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) Road, east of Tioga Pass Entrance Station (NPS) 7:00pm CAMPFIRE FOR KIDS (July 4 only) Meadows Campground (NPS) 2:00pm JUNIOR RANGERS 2 hrs. Ages 7-12 1 hr. Conness Circle, Loop C in Tuolumne 6:30pm Ranger Walk – Music for Parks 9:15pm Ranger Walk – Night Prowl (July 5 only) 1 Tuolumne Meadows Campground Meadows Campground (NPS) 1 1 ⁄ 4 hrs. Lembert Dome Parking area (NPS) 1 ⁄ 4 hrs. Sign up at Tuolumne Meadows Reservation Office (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire (July 4 only) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Visitor Center 209/372-0263 (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Tuolumne Meadows Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows Meadows Campground (NPS) 9:30pm Ranger Talk – Stars (July 4 only) Campground (NPS) 9:30pm Ranger Talk – Stars 1 hr. Tuolumne 1 hr. Tuolumne Meadows Campground Meadows Campground Reservation Office Reservation Office Bring pad to sit on and dress warmly (NPS) Bring pad to sit on and dress warmly (NPS)

2:00pm Ranger Walk – Cliffs and Domes 2:00pm Ranger Walk – Cliffs and Domes 10:00am Ranger Wildflower Walk to McGurk 10:00am Ranger Wildflower Walk to McGurk 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area Meadow 2 hrs. Meet at phone booth at Meadow 2 hrs. Meet at phone booth at on Glacier Point Road (NPS) on Glacier Point Road (NPS) Bridalveil Campground (NPS) Bridalveil Campground (NPS) 1 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk ⁄ 2 hr. Glacier Point 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 7:45pm Sunset Ranger Talk 8:00pm Campfire 1 railing, overlooking the Valley (NPS)
2 1 ⁄ hr. Glacier Point railing, overlooking the ⁄ 2 hr. Glacier Point railing, overlooking the 1 hr. Bridalveil Creek Campground, loop C 8:15pm Full Moon Rising (June 29 only) Valley (NPS)
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1 ⁄ 2 hr. Meet at Glacier Point Railing (NPS) 8:30pm Stars Over Yosemite (July 7 only) 8:30pm Stars Over Yosemite (July 6 only) Glacier Glacier Point Amphitheater Point Amphitheater. Cancel if overcast (NPS) Cancel if overcast (NPS)

9:00am Ranger Walk – Bears (July 4 only) 7:30pm Twilight Ranger Walk 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Program 1 hr. 9:00am Ranger Walk – Bears (July 7 only) 2 hrs. 1 2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 1 ⁄ 2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) White Wolf Campground Amphitheater (NPS) Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire Ranger Program 1 hr. White Wolf Campground Amphitheater (NPS) June 27 - July 10, 2007 Glacier Point

Ranger Walks Join a ranger for a walk to discover Yosemite's unique, tucked-away places. See a pioneer cabin near a beautiful meadow, explore the red fir forest, or hike to a seldom-seen waterfall. See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times.

Evening Programs Meet a ranger to enjoy the lengthening shadows in Yosemite Valley and the alpenglow on the Sierra high country, or come for the sunset and stay for the moonrise. Stargazing programs are offered as well. See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby

Overhanging Rock at Glacier Point Photo by D. Guidi

Wawona & Mariposa Grove

Pioneer Yosemite the grove parking lot. The access road to the grove History Center may close intermittently due to limited parking. Go back to a time of horse-drawn wagons, a cov- ered bridge, and log cabins. A visit to the Pioneer Trailers are prohibited on the Mariposa Grove Road. Yosemite History Center explores Yosemite’s his- Private vehicles longer than 23 feet may not use this tory and explains how Yosemite was the inspira- road during the hours of shuttle operation (see below). tion for national parks across America and around the world. The center is always open, and inter- FREE MARIPOSA GROVE & WAWONA pretive signs and brochures are available.
SHUTTLE A shuttle stops at the Wawona Store, South Live Demonstrations Entrance, and Mariposa Grove. Visitors may park at See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. the Wawona Store to board the bus. Shuttles Experience Horse-Drawn Travel operate beginning at 9:00 a.m, and the last shut- Travel into history by taking a 10-minute horse- tle leaves the grove at 6:00 p.m., or after the last drawn stage ride. Tickets may be purchased at tour. Please use this free bus service to help reduce the Stage Office in the Pioneer Yosemite History congestion and parking delays. Center. $3/adults and $2/child (ages 3-12). FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE BETWEEN WAWONA AND YOSEMITE VALLEY Take a stage ride in Wawona. Photo by John Hawksworth Blacksmith Shop Smell the burning coal, hear the ring of the ham- Bus departs daily from the Wawona Hotel at 8:30am mer on the anvil, and watch a demonstration of and from the Wawona Store at 8:35am. It departs Evening Programs the ancient art of blacksmithing.
from Yosemite Lodge for return trip at 3:30pm. Join pianist/singer Tom Bopp in the Wawona Hotel lobby from 5:30pm to 9:30pm., Tuesday through Celebrate an Old DISTANCE & ELEVATION Saturday, as he performs songs and stories from Fashioned 4th of July at Yosemite's past. Once or twice a week, he will the Pioneer Yosemite DESTINATION DISTANCE FROM TRAILHEAD ELEVATION GAIN present an hour-long interpretive program on History Center! Grizzly Giant 0.8 mile /1.3km 400ft / 122m the vintage songs of Yosemite or the history of You are cordially invited to join the staff of the Grove Museum 2.1 miles /3.5km 800ft / 292m Wawona with slide or music accompaniment. Check Pioneer Yosemite History Center for an old fash- Fallen Tunnel Tree 2.5 miles /4.0km 1,000ft / 305m
with Tom at the piano for dates and times. ioned celebration on the 4th of July! Activities Wawona Point 3.0 miles /4.8km 1,200ft / 438m include a parade, speeches, and games, such as Wawona Information Gunny Sack Races, Three Legged Races, Egg Toss, Station at Hill’s Studio and Tug-of-War. A fun time will be enjoyed by Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the station offers people of all ages. This celebration takes place at Walking through the information about park activities, Wilderness per- the Pioneer Yosemite History Center on July 4th Grove mits, trail information, books, bear canister rentals, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (NPS) Trails into the grove extend uphill from the trail- and maps. Located on the grounds of the Wawona head at the far end of the parking area. Hotel, Hill's Studio was the gallery and art studio of Mariposa Grove Interpretive signs between the trailhead and the famous 19th-century landscape painter, Thomas Located at Yosemite’s southern end, the Mariposa California Tree provide a self-guiding tour. Written Hill. Walk from the hotel or park at the Wawona Grove is the park’s largest stand of giant translations are available at the trailhead in Store parking area and follow the path up the hill. sequoias, with about 500 trees. A few of these Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. For more information call 209/375-9531.
giants are visible in the parking area. Information Dogs are not permitted anywhere in the Grove. about access for disabled people is available at the Evening Programs tram boarding area. Mariposa Grove Museum Share in a park tradition by joining a ranger for an Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located in the hour of stories, legends, and fun. Topics vary Getting to Mariposa Grove upper part of the Mariposa Grove, the museum 1 each night. See Scheduled Events pages for dates, Allow 1 ⁄2 hours driving time to reach the grove offers information and displays on giant times, and locations. from Yosemite Valley. Cars are prohibited beyond sequoias.

Big Oak Flat & Sequoia Groves

Big Oak Flat Information Station Tuolumne Grove Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The station offers general park informa- This cluster of about 25 sequoias is near Crane Flat at the intersection Yosemite To day tion, books, and maps. It also provides Wilderness permits, bear canister of Big Oak Flat and Tioga roads. The former route of the Big Oak Flat rentals, and backpacking information. Road leads downhill from Crane Flat into the grove. Now closed to cars, Published by the National Park Service, in cooperation this path drops 500 feet (150 meters) in one mile. The trip is moderately with DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. Merced Grove strenuous on the uphill return. Within the Tuolumne Grove there is an Editor Victoria Mates Yosemite's quietest stand of sequoias is the Merced Grove, a group of about easy, half-mile, self-guiding nature trail. Design / Production Skip Gaynard Designs 20 trees accessible only on foot. It's a four-mile round-trip hike (about three Printing Casey Printing, Inc. hours) into the grove from Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West). Located 1 1 We’re Interested . . . 3 ⁄2 miles north of Crane Flat and 4 ⁄2 miles south of the Big Oak Flat Indicates facilities accessible to visitors Entrance, the trailhead is marked by a road sign and post labeled B-10. in wheelchairs. Short, steep inclines may We are always looking for ways to improve our visitor publications. You can help by sending your comments be encountered. via e-mail to [email protected] or fax to 209/372-0617.

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Food & Beverage Services Campground Reservation WAWONA HOTEL Stable Office Dining Room Pioneer Yosemite ad Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Ro P Wawona lls History Center Fa Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lna ua Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To Wawona iln Ch Saturday BBQ - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Campground Mariposa Grove & Yosemite Sunday Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ive Trailhead Covered Bridge t Dr Valley res Reservations taken for 8 or more. 209/375-1425 Fo Guest Lounge 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Gifts, Books, & Apparel WAWONA Post Office Golf Shop Golf Shop & Snack Stand Wa won 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wawona Post Office Golf Course a Road (Hwy. 41) Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To South Entrance & Mariposa Grove 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon Wawona Information Station at Hill’s Studio $ ATM 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meadow Loop Trail Wawona P Parking GLACIER POINT Inside Wawona Store Gift Shop Accessible Parking 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Gas Station ATM MARIPOSA GROVE Wawona Visitor Information Big Trees Gift Shop 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Diesel & propane available. PAD Program 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. (Public Access Defibrillation) Restrooms Hiking Trail Road

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Gifts, Books, & Apparel Mountaineering School and Sport Shop 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuolumne Meadows Bookstore 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Inside the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Tuolumne Meadows Store 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. White Wolf Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center Crane Flat 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Post Office Tuolumne Meadows Post Office Food & Beverage Services Groceries Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to noon WHITE WOLF LODGE Crane Flat Breakfast – 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gas Station Take-out lunch – noon to 2:00 p.m. White Wolf Camp Store Tuolumne Meadows Red Bear, Dead Bear Dinner - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner reservations are advised. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Propane available. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. Call 209/372-8416. Gas Station Gifts, Books, & Apparel Crane Flat Showers 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Diesel available. BIG OAK FLAT INFORMATION STATION Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. Tuolumne Lodge 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Noon to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE TO GO Explore the Night Sky One of the great advantages of visiting Yosemite is seeing the park’s very dark night sky. Celestial features not visible in many urban areas can be seen here. At dusk, look low in General Park the western sky for both Venus and Saturn. June 30 The full moon this month is also called the Hay Information Moon, Rose Moon, Strawberry Moon, or Honey Moon. July 6 Earth is at aphelion, farthest distance from the Sun for the year. This distance is 3% farther (about 3 million miles) than at perihelion in January. Emergency 911 Wilderness Permits Fire – Police – Medical Emergency: Anyone going into Yosemite's backcountry must Dial 911, 24 hours a day (from hotel room 9-911) have a Wilderness permit. Register for permits at the Valley Wilderness Center, Wawona Information Park Information Station at Hill's Studio, Big Oak Flat Information Station, Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station, or Road, Weather, and Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center. General Park Information 209/372-0200 www.nps.gov/yose Recreation Conditions permitting General Services Park Partner Information www.yosemitepartners.org YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL AND GUIDE SERVICE Medical Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Lions Club Service offers lessons and guided climbing at all ATM Yosemite Medical Clinic levels, overnight backpacking, and guided day $ Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month Emergency care: 24 hours daily hikes to spectacular areas of Yosemite. Yosemite Village at noon, The Ahwahnee. Call 209/372-4475 for Drop-in and urgent care: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. information. Curry Village 209/372-8344 South of Village Store (Bank of America) Appointments 8:30 a.m to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inside Village Store Rotary International 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Meets Thursdays for lunch at noon in Tuolumne Meadows 209/372-8435 Yosemite Lodge The Ahwahnee Mural Room. Visiting Rotarian Located on Ahwahnee Drive in Yosemite Valley, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inside main registration area families and guests welcome. For meeting the clinic provides routine and emergency med- reservations or information, call 209/372-8459. BICYCLE RENTALS Curry Village ical care, 24-hour paramedic/ambulance services, Inside gift/grocery store Daily, weather permitting, with hourly and daily limited pharmacy, lab, x-ray, physical therapy, Religious Services and Mountain Crisis Services for victims of rates. Baby-joggers, wheelchairs, and six-speed Wawona domestic violence. 209/372-4637 bikes with trailers. Last rentals are at 5:45 p.m. Inside Wawona Store YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH Yosemite Lodge 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. El Portal (Nondenominational Christian) PAD Program On Hwy. 140 at Yosemite View Lodge and the Pastor Brent Moore 209/372-4831 Curry Village 8:30 a.m to 7:00 p.m. Yosemite's Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) El Portal Market Various Bible Studies during the week. Program is designed to protect park visitors and CURRY VILLAGE RAFT RENTALS Counseling provided. Call pastor for appointment. staff from sudden cardiac arrest. All automated 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Miscellaneous Worship Service/Yosemite Valley Chapel external defibrillator (AED) cabinets have been SWIMMING POOLS Sunday 9:15 a.m. (Children’s Church and placed in high visitor-use locations and are open Babysitting Curry Village Nursery available) and accessible to anyone in the event of a medical Limited babysitting is available for registered guests 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. (no child care) emergency. For more information about the PAD at Yosemite Lodge and The Ahwahnee. Call front Sunday 6:30 p.m. Program, contact the Yosemite Medical Clinic. Yosemite Lodge desk or concierge in advance for more information. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Women’s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. AEDs can be found at the following locations: Kennel Held at Pastor Brent’s home, call for location Village Store (Yosemite Village); registration Wawona 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. desks at Yosemite Lodge, Curry Village, The Dawn to dusk Located at the stable in Yosemite Valley. Dogs must Thursday 7:00 p.m. Ahwahnee, and the Wawona Hotel; Crane Flat be gentle, over 10 pounds; proof of shots and GOLF AT WAWONA HOTEL Campground Worship Services Store; Badger Pass Lodge (winter); and Glacier license are required. 209/372-8348 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., conditions permitting Lower Pines (Yosemite Valley), Wawona, Point (summer). Internet Access Tuolumne Meadows TRAIL RIDES Internet access is available to park visitors at three Dental Services 9:00 a.m. Sunday 2-hour rides depart daily. Call for reservations. locations: Yosemite Lodge, Degnan’s Café, and the Adjacent to Yosemite Medical Clinic. Mariposa County Library (Girls Club), south of the ROMAN CATHOLIC For hours, call 209/372-4200. If no answer, call Yosemite Valley Shuttle stop #18 Yosemite Cemetery. Access at the library is free, Rev. Raymond J. Duffy 209/372-4729 209/372-4637. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/372-8348 requires a sign-up and is available during limited Mass in Yosemite Valley Wawona hours Monday through Thursday (check at library for Valley Visitor Center Theater Weather Radio 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/375-6502 details). At Yosemite Lodge, kiosks and wireless access Saturday 7:30 p.m. The National Weather Service broadcasts weath- Tuolumne Meadows are available 24 hours for a fee. At Degnan’s Café, Sunday 10:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. er information for Yosemite National Park 24 kiosks are available 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a fee. Mass in Wawona hours a day on NOAA Weather Radio station Wawona Community Center KAD-94, on a frequency of 162.450 MHz. Tours Conditions permitting Service Organizations Saturday 4:30 p.m. Please note that reception may not be available 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in remote areas. Inquire at tour/transportation desks at the Al-Anon CHURCH OF CHRIST (Nondenominational) following locations: DNC General Office Building Ron Skelton 209/379-2307 (Executive Conference Room) Yosemite Village El Portal Chapel/Worship Service Sunday 11:00 a.m. Accommodations Yosemite Lodge Tour Desk Foresta Road, at top of Chapel Lane 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 209/372-1240 Alcoholics Anonymous For advance reservations or information (rooms or 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Degnan’s Loft CROSSWAY TRIBE OF JESUS activities), call 559/252-4848, or visit Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Christian Protestant) 209/379-2428 www.YosemitePark.com. For availability on day 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. DNC General Office Building Pastor Steve Hughes, Pastor Rae Armstrong of arrival, check at any front desk. (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village Village Store Tour Kiosk Worship Gathering Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Curry Village Community Center Camping DNC General Office Building Curry Village Tour Kiosk (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF To reserve campsites, call the National LATTER DAY SAINTS Recreation Reservation Service at 877/444-6777 Big Trees Tour Kiosk Dan Andersen, Merced Stake between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., or check 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/375-1621 Sacrament Meeting at Yosemite Valley Chapel www.recreation.gov. For same-day reservations, Sunday 1:00 PM SIGHTSEEING TOURS visit Yosemite's Campground Reservation Office Valley Floor Tour SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST at the northeast corner of the Curry Village This 26-mile, 2-hour tram tour departs Coordinators Ray & Edie DeFehr 209/586-4325 parking lot. First-come, first-served campsites several times daily from Yosemite Lodge at Yosemite Valley at Lower River Amphitheater, are also available. See the Yosemite Guide for the Falls in Yosemite Valley. Contact any across bridge from Housekeeping Camp or details. 1 tour desk for times. Most tours are ⁄ 3 mile north of Stoneman Bridge. conducted by National Park Service Rangers.
Accessible Services Music Saturday 9:45 a.m. Moonlight Tour June 26 - June 30 Sabbath School Saturday 10:00 a.m. The Yosemite Accessibility Guide is available at This tram tour takes the same route as Worship Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. park entrance stations, visitor centers, and the Valley Floor tour, at the time of the Potluck Picnic Saturday 12:30 p.m. online at www.nps.gov/yose/access. full moon. TTYs are available inside The Ahwahnee and Glacier Point Tour Yosemite Lodge, and outside the Valley Visitor This 4-hour round trip from Yosemite Valley Center and Curry Village front desk. to Glacier Point departs at 8:30 and 10:00 Accessible parking spaces are available just west a.m., and 1:30 p.m., daily from Yosemite of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. To reach Lodge. The Glacier Point Tour also offers a these, enter the Valley on Southside Drive, and one-way ticket for adventurers to hike back Ranger-led tram tour NPS Photo by Ray Santos down to Yosemite Valley. go west (left) on Sentinel Drive. Turn left on Northside Drive, and follow the blue-and-white Big Trees Tram Tour accessibility signs. Trams run every day in the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias for a 1-hour tour through Bear Canister Rental the lower and upper groves. Call 209/375-1621 for information. Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby Canisters are available for $5 per trip at the Grand Tour Valley Wilderness Center, the Wawona This 8-hour combination of Big Trees and Information Station at Hill’s Studio, the Big Glacier Point tours departs at 8:45 a.m. YOSEMITE AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Oak Flat Information Station, the Hetch Hetchy daily from Yosemite Lodge. Entrance Station, and Tuolumne Meadows YARTS bus stops for the Highway 140 route are in Yosemite Valley at Wilderness Center. Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus the Ahwahnee, Curry Village, Valley Visitor Center, and Yosemite Lodge. Departs from Yosemite Lodge at 8:20 a.m. The YARTS bus for the Highway 120/395 route stops only at the Valley Visitor Center. Call 209/372-1240 for information. For bus schedules to and from the Yosemite area, call 1-877-98-YARTS, or visit YARTS online at www.yarts.com.

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