Where to Go and What to Do in Vol. 5 Issue 11

Experience Yosemite To day Your America

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120 v e National Park r d g Mount a re o Tuolumne Big e R n d Hoffmann May a L R a g Oak o 10,850 ft o y o R i Meadows e a a Lake T d g 3,307 m ll Flat io F T o r Entrance k ROAD Porcupine Yosemite Flat Lake Hodgdon umn Creek Due to construction, you 120 ol e R INFO u ive Meadow T r S ork Olmsted To o th F may experience short delays Manteca u Point or temporary detours on some North Tuolumne k e Clouds Grove Valley Dome re park roads. Call 209/372-0200 C Rest Tamarack ya Yosemite Visitor en a Mount for recorded road information. Flat Falls Center T Crane Big Lyell O Yosemite r Merced Flat Half ive 13,114 ft a k F d R l Dome e 3,997 m Grove a Valley c r t e Merced Trailhead R M o Hw Lake a To y 120 d & Arch Tunnel Bridalveil Sentinel Nevada Rock View Fall Dome Fall El Entrance Portal Il lilo uett Yosemite e C ree er Rd k To iv Glacie oint Wilderness Merced R r P Me d Inyo r ce National Don’t miss this 140 Chinquapin Badger Bridalveil Forest Yosemite Pass Creek

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state-of-the-art film! o a Closed for u w th Season Fork o Road Open Shown every 30 minutes at M n erced River a R the Valley Visitor Center, o a Ranger Station free of charge. d LIMITED ACCESS Food Service ek e See map below for TO r C a Lodging ln directions to Day Parking. ua CABLES! hiln C Campground Take shuttle to stop #5. July 6th-October 4th Wawona Wawona Store During the trail repair work on Campground r Pick up your free Yosemite Map and Guide Rive outh Fo erced at the Visitor Center. the Sub Dome segment of Half S rk M Peaks and Landmarks Sierra Pioneer Dome, accessNational is restricted Yosemite Gas Station Forest History South Mariposa Sierra Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 Center Grove Entrance National 05 km 5 miles Shuttle Bus Route p.m. The trail to the Half Dome Forest summit is open without restric- Roadway 41 To tions Friday-Sunday and after Fresno Shuttle Bus Only 4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 8 Shuttle Bus Stop Trailhead Bike Path Hiking Path Shuttle Bus Map Ride the Free Campground Picnic Area Yosemite Valley Upper Food Service Yosemite Fall Shuttle Bus Lodging i Shuttle buses operate daily at 15-minute Store intervals. All buses follow the same route, Visitor Center Trail to Restroom serving stops in numerical order.  Middle Located in Yosemite Snow Creek P Accessible Parking Cascade and Village. Park and walk Tuolumne SCHEDULE Medical Clinic or take the free Meadows Lower Royal 7:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Information Yosemite shuttle bus. Arches i Fall N Map not to scale Half Dome 1 Yosemite Village / Day Parking Yosemite Village 2 P Yosemite Village Visitor i Church 5 Center Bowl 3 The Ahwahnee 4 9 3 No bicycles 6 beyond this (seasonal) 4 Yosemite Yosemite Village / Degnan’s Complex 10 2 point Lodge P The Ahwahnee 5 Trail to 8 11 Visitor Center Columbia Point k 1 P e Day e  Lower 6 and Upper r P Parking Lower Yosemite Fall Yosemite Fall C River ite Amphitheater m Chapel 7 se Camp 4/Upper Yosemite Fall Trailhead o ek Walk-in 7 Y Housekeeping re Camp a C 8 North nay Yosemite Lodge Lower Pines Te LeConte Pines 9 Swinging Memorial 18 Stable Visitor Center Bridge Lodge 12 Trail to M 19 17 Mirror Lake e 21 M 10 rce r Yosemite Village d R ive e 13 A 20 rc This map is not suitable for ed R 13 B 14 ive hiking. Detailed trail maps 11 Sentinel Bridge / Yosemite Chapel  15 Upper r Sentinel Curry P Pines are available for purchase at Beach 12 PARK HERE Village visitor centers and stores / P throughout the park. LeConte Memorial Lodge Trailhead e Yellow v From the Valley take See the Guide to Yosemite i Parking 13A r Pine Rental Center D Southside Drive (one way) for descriptions of Valley e d i s day hikes. 13B h Curry Village Registration Desk rt Just beyond Chapel, turn o Four Mile N 16 Trail to left at the stop sign onto 14 Curry Village Parking Glacier Point Sentinel Drive ive Nature Center and Trail Dr (open when de at to Vernal and Nevada Falls, Half Dome 15 thsi conditions permit) Drive over bridge; at stop Upper Pines Campground Sou Vernal sign, turn right Fall 16 Happy Isles / John Muir Trailhead PARKING AREA is located 17 on Northside Drive Vernal Mirror Lake Junction Fall Footbridge 18 Stable 19 Lower Pines Campground YOSEMITE AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 20 Curry Village Parking 21 For bus schedules to and from the Yosemite area, call 1-877-98-YARTS Curry Village Rental Center or visit YARTS online at www.yarts.com

WHERE TO GO Yosemite Village, Yosemite Lodge, and Curry Village

Shuttle Bus Stop Campground NORTH Visitor Center Theater Indian and Auditorium Parking P Maps not to scale. Village Accessible Parking Ansel See page 64 of the Guide to Yosemite for Yosemite Wilderness ATM Cemetery Adams Medical & a description of Valley trails and day hikes. Gallery Center Dental Clinic Visitor Information Detailed trail maps are available for Yosemite Post PAD Program purchase at visitor centers and stores Museum Office (Public Access Defibrillation) throughout the park. Degnan’s Complex: To Restrooms NPS Deli & Cafe The Headquarters The Loft Ahwahnee Gas Station 5 Habitat Yosemite (no gas in Yosemite Valley) Paved Bike Path 9 4 To Yosemite Lodge Visitor

Hiking Trail I Center n d ia Roadway n C an Roadway for 2 y o Shuttle Bus Only Yosemite Village n 10 C re e Lower Yosemite Fall Village Store P k Village Grill 30 minutes (drop 320 ft) To Yosemite Lodge Sport Shop Village Garage Art Activity Yosemite Lodge Center at the Falls DNC Offices Columbia Vista Rock From Day 1 Curry Village Gifts & 6 To Parking Cliff Groceries Yosemite Room Village Post Office Lounge Bike Rental Trail to Mountain P Upper Room Lodge Registration Yosemite Garden Amphitheater Fall Terrace 8 (in center) Nature 7 Shop Tour Hub To Yosemite Village & Lodge Camp 4 Food Walk-in Court Campground Curry Village To Park Housekeeping Exits Camp North Pines M e r Lower Pines c T e enaya C Paved Trail to d ree

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These hours of operation are approximate. Village e r Stable Current hours of operation are posted at each Pizza Patio & Lodge Noon to 10:00 p.m. 21 18 front desk or facility. LeConte 12 Taqueria Memorial 20 YOSEMITE VILLAGE Lodge 14 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M 17 Degnan’s Delicatessen Bike & Raft Rental 19 e rced Rive 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HAPPY ISLES Tour Kiosk 13 15 r Snack Stand Degnan’s Café Registration 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Upper Post Office Pines The Loft at Degnan’s Groceries and Lounge Monday - Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. P Friday - Sunday: Noon to 9:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Gift/Grocery Amphitheater Trailhead Village Grill 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mountain Shop Parking 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gifts/Groceries Campground YOSEMITE LODGE AT THE FALLS Degnan’s Delicatessen Pavilion Reservation Office 16 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Taqueria Coffee Corner Snack 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pizza Patio & Bar Junior Ranger Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Campfire Circle Stand Food Court Curry Village Gift/Grocery Breakfast - 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nature Center at Lunch - 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Happy Isles John Muir Trailhead to Dinner - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gifts, Books, & Apparel Vernal and Lite fare served all day Nevada Falls YOSEMITE VILLAGE Mountain Room Lounge The Ansel Adams Gallery Monday - Friday: 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Showers & Laundromat Yosemite Bookstore Mountain Room Restaurant 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. SHOWERS Inside Visitor Center Curry Village 24 hours, attendant on duty Cone Stand at the Pool Yosemite Museum Store daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weather permitting 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed for lunch Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. THE AHWAHNEE Village Store 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. LAUNDROMAT Dining Room Housekeeping Camp 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Habitat Yosemite 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch – 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sport Shop 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Recycling ATM Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Yosemite Art Center 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $ Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Village Store Recycling Center Wilderness Center 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Yosemite Village Reservations and appropriate attire are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. South of Village Store (Bank of America) respectfully requested. 209/372-1489 NATURE CENTER AT HAPPY ISLES Curry Village Recycling Center Inside Village Store 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch) The Ahwahnee Bar Noon to 5:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. YOSEMITE LODGE AT THE FALLS Inside main registration area Food Service - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Post Offices Curry Village CURRY VILLAGE Nature Shop 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Main Post Office - Yosemite Village Inside gift/grocery store Coffee Corner THE AHWAHNEE Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Auto Service, Towing, and Gift Shop 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon Pavilion Buffet Repair (AAA) Sweet Shop 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Post Office Breakfast Buffet - 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Village Garage Dinner Buffet - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CURRY VILLAGE Friday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Shop 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pavillion Bar Curry Village Post Office Towing 24 hours. Propane available until 4:00 p.m. Noon to 10:00 p.m. Gift/Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 209/372-8320

WHERE TO GO What’s Happening In

Experience Yosemite To day Your America

August 23 - September 5, 2005

Yosemite Valley

Visitor Center and You can also see substantial evidence of the huge pheric phenomena definitive of the alpine landscape. Bookstore 1996 rockfall from the Glacier Point cliff far above The show includes images not only of the iconic Open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite the Nature Center. An outdoor exhibit details the landmarks of Yosemite, but also glimpses into high Village just west of the main post office (shuttle geologic story of rockfalls in Yosemite. The Center is backcountry ridges, peaks, and alpine lakes. stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, books, and a short walk from shuttle bus stop #16.  Artist Reception August 24 exhibits.  TTY 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. FILM The Ansel Adams Gallery Spirit of Yosemite Located in Yosemite Village next to the Visitor LeConte Memorial Lodge This inspiring state-of-the-art visitor orientation Center. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to film provides a stunning overview of Yosemite's Gallery offers the work of Ansel Adams, 4:00 p.m. Located at shuttle stop #12. The splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes from contemporary photographers and other fine artists. LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite's first public Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and In addition, a wide selection of handcrafts, books, visitor center, is operated by the and Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center gifts and photography supplies are offered. features a children's corner, library, and a variety  Theater. Closed captioning available. Scheduled activities are listed on the front porch of of environmental education and evening programs. the Gallery. For more information, call 1-800-568- For more information, call 209/372-4542. Yosemite Museum 7398 or visit www.anseladams.com. Half Dome* Photo by Colleen Brown Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley GALLERY EXHIBIT Yosemite Theater Live Visitor Center.  Photographer Keith Walklett lived and worked in Come help Yosemite Theater celebrate its 23rd about his relationship to Yosemite through rock FEATURES Yosemite for fourteen years. This extensive relation- season! Shows are presented live onstage in the climbing with filmmaker Sterling Johnson. Museum Gallery ship with the park provided an opportunity to thor- Visitor Center Theater. Hear the adventuresome Tickets are $8.00/ adult, $4.00/ children 12 and Historic 19th and 20th century Yosemite landscape oughly explore the Yosemite region with his camera. tales and antics of John Muir, share the journey by under and are sold at the door (if available), or paintings from the park's museum collection Over time he has demonstrated an uncanny ability wagon across the plains to with feisty in advance at any tour desk. See above for dates including first known non-native work of Thomas to anticipate and capture the spectacular atmos- pioneer Sarah Hawkins, or hear from Ron Kauk and times.  Ayres of 1855 and freshly restored night scene by Albert Bierstadt. Indian Cultural Exhibit Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch). Displays interpret the cultural history of Yosemite's native Miwuk and Paiute people from 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional skills are presented. No food or drink permitted. Yosemite Museum Store Service begins at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge at Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch). 7:00 a.m. Shuttle buses arrive at approximately Offering traditional American Indian arts and 30-minute intervals between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 crafts and books on related subjects. p.m. The last shuttle bus leaves Olmsted Point at 6:00 p.m. Schedules are subject to change. The Indian Village Please check route maps at the Tuolumne of Ahwahnee Meadows Visitor Center or shuttle bus stops Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open for details. during daylight hours. Occasionally, Indian Cultural Program staff provide demonstrations or programs Just for Kids about Ahwahneechee skills and culture.  Programs for children include Junior Rangers on Sundays (a 2-hour ranger-led program for Yosemite Cemetery children ages 7-12), and an Art Walk for Kids This historic cemetery is located across the street on Saturdays. and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People buried here include American Indians and others Ranger Walks who played an important role in the development Join a ranger to explore new areas and learn of what is now Yosemite National Park. A Guide to about geology, birds, flowers, American Indians, the Yosemite Cemetery is available at the Valley history, and more. These walks range from 1 to 6 Visitor Center. hours and all but the long walks are fairly easy. Once a week an all-day hike is offered to a lake Wilderness Center basin. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, lunch, Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite and rain gear. End your perfect Friday with a Music Walk. This easy, early evening stroll will Village between The Ansel Adams Gallery and the Cathedral Lake and Peak can be reached on foot from Tuolumne Meadows via the . inspire and delight. post office. One-stop resource for backpackers in Photo by Bryan Harry need of wilderness permits, bear canisters, maps, and guidebooks. Displays and information on pre- Evening Activities Tuolumne Meadows this paper. is usually trip planning, minimum impact camping tech- Come to the Dana Campfire Circle in Tuolumne Visitor Center open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Soda niques, and Yosemite's wilderness.  Meadows Campground and take part in a tradi- Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park orientation, Springs are small naturally carbonated springs that tion! Join a ranger for campfire, songs, story- trail information, books, maps, and displays. often attract birds and deer at sunrise and sunset. Nature Center at Phone 209/372-0263  telling, and answers to some of your questions Happy Isles about Yosemite. Program topics vary, and are Free Olmsted Point/ posted at the campground, Tuolumne Meadows Open 10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parsons Memorial Lodge, Tuolumne/ Lodge, and Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. This nature center includes natural history exhibits, McCauley Cabin and Shuttle Bus interactive displays, and a bookstore geared to End your Saturday with a Star Program. Bring a Soda Springs Free shuttle bus service is available during the nature-exploring for families. Nearby are short trails pad to sit on and dress warmly. Star programs This historic area is only accessible by walking. summer along the Tioga Road from Olmsted Point focusing on the area's four different environments; will be canceled if the sky is overcast There are two trails, both flat and both 1/2-mil- to Tioga Pass. Due to limited trailhead parking, use forest, river, talus, and fen. long. See the map of Tuolumne Meadows area in of the free shuttle buses is strongly advised. Tuolumne Meadows Shuttles travel between Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center Yosemite Outdoor Adventures Lodge and Olmsted Point with stops along the Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located just off the Tioga Road, including Tuolumne Campground These programs are offered for a fee Tioga Road, along the roadway leading to and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. The Tuolumne Lodge, shuttle stop #3. Trail informa- High Country Day Hikes AUGUST 25 - 28 shuttle also makes two morning (9:00 a.m. and tion, wilderness permits, bear canister rentals, noon) and two afternoon (3:00 p.m. and 5:00 maps, and guidebooks available.  I Made it to the Top: Half Dome Hike AUGUST 27 p.m.) runs to Tioga Pass. AUGUST 28 North Dome and the Natural Arch Indicates facilities accessible for visitors Atop the Cathedral Range: Johnson Peak Hike SEPTEMBER 3 in wheelchairs. Short steep inclines may be encountered. Fall Birding in Tuolumne Meadows SEPTEMBER 4

For details, call the Yosemite Association at 209/379-2321 or visit www.yosemite.org, or check at the Valley Visitor Center WHAT TO DO Scheduled Events SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY August 28 & September 4 August 29 & September 5 August 23 & 30

SUMMER 10:00am Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s 10:00am Free Art Class 7:00am Sunrise Photo Walk BRANCH 1 BRANCH DROP Buffalo Soldiers 4 hrs. Yosemite Art Center. Adult beginners 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sign-up/meet at Yosemite Lodge at DROP (September 4 only) See details at left the Falls Registration Desk (Kodak) 1 Recent hot, calm weather 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Visitor Center (NPS) 3:00pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s First 9:00am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY has brought back sudden 3:00pm Bear Walk People PROGRAM 1 1 branch drop in deciduous 1 ⁄2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Behind Visitor Center (NPS) 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater Tickets/information at any tour desk $ (DNC) oaks along the Merced River 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES valleys. While not yet 45 min. Stories & activities for kids 6 & 45 min. Stories & activities for kids 6 & Photography Walk under. Curry Village Amphitheater (DNC)  under. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls 2+ hrs. Limited space advance sign-up thoroughly understood,  8:00pm Amphitheater (DNC) required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery summer breakage of LeConte Memorial August 28: Joseph LeConte & The Building 7:00pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & conditions permitting (AAG) otherwise sound-appearing of LeConte Memorial Lodge SING-ALONG 10:00am Ranger Walk—A Changing Yosemite 1 1 limbs has been observed September 4: Open House: Meet LeConte (August 29 only) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Visitor Center (NPS) world-wide. Witnesses Memorial Lodge Tickets/info at any lodge tour desk $ (DNC) CHILDREN’S PHOTO WALK commonly report a loud 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater – LIVE 1 hr. Ahwahnee Concierge Desk crack like a gunshot, then Yosemite Theater – LIVE Conversation With a Tramp Parents must accompany, limited to 15 (Kodak) 1 Return to Balance—High Definition Rock 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater the branch comes down, Free Art Class Climbing Film Tickets at any tour desk or at the door 4 hrs. Yosemite Art Center. Adult beginners allowing just an instant to 1  1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater $ (DNC) See details at left get out from under the Tickets at any Tour Desk or door $ (DNC)  8:30pm Evening Programs 3:00pm Bear Walk subject tree. Although we 8:30pm 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls 1 Film - Ansel Adams 1 ⁄2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) cannot predict sudden 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Amphitheater (DNC)  5:00pm Twilight Stroll branch drop, there are a few Amphitheater. Check venue listings for any 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater time changes (AAG)  1 hr. The Ahwahnee Patio (DNC) things people can do to Check local postings for topic (DNC)  6:45pm WEE WILD ONES avoid adverse effects. Never Evening Program STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater 45 min. Stories & activities for kids 6 & leave immobile persons VALLEY under. Curry Village Amphitheater (DNC) 

Yosemite Valley Yosemite  Check local postings for topic (DNC) (September 5 only) (e.g. infants) unattended in 1 8:00pm STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk Yosemite Theater – LIVE the shade under oaks on VALLEY $ (DNC) Sarah Hawkins Contemplates a Fourth hot days or evenings. Avoid (September 4 only) Marriage: Stories of a Pioneer Woman 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater. Tickets at any parking under long 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk $ tour desk or at the door $ (DNC)  horizontal oak limbs on hot (DNC) 8:30pm Evening Program days. Always be aware 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater of your surroundings in Check local postings for topic (DNC)  natural areas. Experience Yosemite in Pictures Yosemite responsibly! 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Amphitheater (Kodak)  STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE VALLEY 1 Free Art Classes 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk $ (DNC) Free, informal outdoor classes in various art mediums are 10:00am Nature Walk in the 11:00am to 3:00pm 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove available for adults through 1 1 2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) 1 the Yosemite Art Center, ⁄ Horse-Drawn Stage Rides 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) (September 5 only) located at the east end of 10:00am to Noon / 2:00pm to 4:00pm Horse-Drawn Stage Rides 10 min. Purchase tickets at the Stage Office Yosemite Village next to the 10 min. Purchase tickets at the Stage Office in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) Village Store. Each day class in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove begins at 10:00 a.m. and 1 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00pm to 5:00pm 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) ends at 2:00 p.m. Blacksmith Demonstration Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History 8:30pm STARRY SKIES OVER WAWONA Center (NPS)  (August 29 only) 1 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. minutes. Meet at Yosemite History Center Tickets/info at any tour desk $ (DNC) 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  1:00pm A Glimpse of the Wawona Miwuk Indians (September 4 only) Wawona 1 hr. Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 1 Mariposa Grove 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer August 22 - 27 Yosemite History Center Frank Poulsen 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  Drawing/Pastel/Colored Pencil 8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater August 29 - September 3 (NPS)  Pam Pederson Watercolor 2:00pm Ranger Walk 2:00pm Ranger Walk 10:00am Ranger Walk to McGurk Meadow 2 hrs. / parking area 2 hrs. Taft Point/Sentinel Dome parking area 2 hrs. Meet at phone booth in Bridalveil September 5 - 10 on Glacier Point Road (NPS) on Glacier Point Road (NPS) Creek Campground (NPS) 7:00pm Sunset Ranger Talk 7:30pm Campfire Osamu Saito 1 ⁄2 hr. Glacier Point railing (NPS)  1 hr. Bridalveil Creek Campground (NPS)  Watercolor 8:00pm Stars Over Yosemite Thursdays & Saturdays (September 4 only) 1-2 hrs. Glacier Point Amphitheater. Cancel if overcast (NPS)

Art Class for Beginners Glacier Point Ages 8 and up 10:00am JUNIOR RANGERS 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Writing in Nature 10:00am Wildflowers with Cathy Rose 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2 hrs. Ages 7-12 2 hrs. Ages 13 and up (August 23 only) Limted space, reserve in advance. Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) Tuolumne Lodge front porch 2 hrs. Dana Gardens Park just outside Supplies must be purchased. 8:00pm Campfire Bring pen and notebook (NPS) Tioga Pass Entrance Station (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 8:00pm Campfire 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Along the River Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 2 hrs. Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) Campground (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire Programs printed in color 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows are especially for children Campground (NPS) and their families.

NPS = National Park Service DNC = Delaware North Companies at Yosemite

AAG = The Ansel Adams Gallery Meadows Tuolumne AAC = American Alpine Club SC = Sierra Club YA = Yosemite Association 7:00am Coffee with a Ranger 7:00pm Twilight Walk 10:00am Ranger Walk—Bears YF = Yosemite Fund (August 28 only) (August 29 only) (August 30 only) 1 1 1 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Campground 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) $ = Programs offered for a fee Bring a mug (NPS) Indicates facilities 8:30pm Astronomy accessible for visitors 1 hr. Meet at White Wolf Lodge

in wheelchairs. Short Flat Bring a chair (NPS) steep inclines may be encountered. Crane White Wolf Big Oak Flat White Wolf August 23 - Sepember 5, 2005

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY August 24 & 31 August 25 & September 1 August 26 & September 2 August 27 & September 3

7:00am Sunrise Photo Walk 7:00am Sunrise Photo Walk 7:00am Sunrise Photo Walk 7:00am Sunrise Photo Walk 1 1 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sign-up/meet at Yosemite Lodge at 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sign-up/meet at Yosemite Lodge at 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sign-up/meet at Yosemite Lodge at 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sign-up/meet at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls registration desk (Kodak) the Falls registration desk (Kodak) the Falls registration desk (Kodak) the Falls registration desk (Kodak) 10:00am Free Art Class 9:00am Photography Walk 9:00am EXPLORE YOSEMITE FAMILY 9:00am Photography Walk 4 hrs. Yosemite Art Center. Adult beginners 2+ hrs. Limited space advance sign-up PROGRAM (August 26 only) 2+ hrs. Limited space advance sign-up See details at left required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery 3 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater required. Meet at The Ansel Adams Gallery conditions permitting (AAG) conditions permitting (AAG) 2:00pm NPS Open House Tickets/information at any tour desk $ (DNC) (August 31 only) 4 hrs. 10:00am CHILDREN’S PHOTO WALK 10:00am Free Art Class 10:00am Free Art Class Come and learn about park improvement 1 hr. Ahwahnee Concierge Desk 4 hrs. Yosemite Art Center. Adult beginners 4 hrs. Yosemite Art Center. Adult beginners efforts. Visitor Center Auditorium (NPS)  Parents must accompany, limited to 15 See details at left See details at left (Kodak) 3:00pm Ranger Walk—Geology 3:00pm Bear Walk 3:00pm JUNIOR RANGERS 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Front of Visitor Center (NPS) Free Art Class 1 ⁄2 hrs. Curry Village Amphitheater (NPS) 1 hr. Meet at Happy Isles Nature Center 4 hrs. Yosemite Art Center. Adult beginners near shuttle stop #16 (NPS) 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES 5:00pm Twilight Stroll See details at left 45 min. Stories & activities for kids 6 & 1 hr. The Ahwahnee Patio (DNC) Fine Print Viewing under. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls (DNC)  3:00pm Ranger Walk—Cook’s Meadow Stroll 1 hr. Very limited space. Sign-up in advance 1 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES (August 26 only) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Sentinel Bridge shuttle stop #11 (NPS) Meet in The Ansel Adams Gallery (AAG) 7:00pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & 45 min. Stories & activities for kids 6 & SING-ALONG FREE ART CLASS under. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls (DNC)  FREE ART CLASS 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Beginners age 8 and up 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village. Tickets/info at 7:00pm 1 ⁄2 hrs. Beginners age 8 and up Yosemite Art Center  OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE &  any lodge tour desk $ (DNC) SING-ALONG (September 2 only) Yosemite Art Center 1 7:45pm Photo Demonstration for Traditional 6:45pm WEE WILD ONES 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village. Tickets/info at 4:00pm CHILDREN’S STORYTIME 1 and Digital Cameras 45 min. Stories & activities for kids 6 & any lodge tour desk $ (DNC) ⁄2 hr. For children 7 and under. Gallery under. Curry Village Amphitheater (DNC)  45 min. Curry Village Amphitheater 7:45pm Photo Demonstration for Traditional front porch. Children must be accompanied   (Kodak) 7:00pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & and Digital Cameras by an adult (AAG) 8:00pm Yosemite Theater – LIVE SING-ALONG 45 min. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls 7:00pm OLD-FASHIONED CAMPFIRE & Stickeen & Other Mortals (August 25 only) Amphitheater (Kodak)  SING-ALONG 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village. Tickets/info at 1 1 ⁄2 hrs Visitor Center Theater. Tickets at 8:00pm LeConte Memorial 1 ⁄2 hrs. Near Curry Village. Tickets/info at  any lodge tour desk $ (DNC) any tour desk or at the door $ (DNC) August 26: BATS IN YOSEMITE any lodge tour desk $ (DNC) 8:30pm Evening Program 8:00pm Yosemite Theater – LIVE September 2: John Muir’s Continuing 8:00pm LeConte Memorial 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Sarah Hawkins Contemplates a Fourth Inspiration August 27: Across The Range Amphitheater, check local postings for Marriage: Stories of a Pioneer Woman 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) September 3: Volcanoes of the Solar System 1 topic (DNC) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater. Tickets at 1 hr. Shuttle stop #12 (SC) any tour desk or at the door $ (DNC)  Yosemite Theater – LIVE Yosemite in Pictures Spirit of John Muir 8:30pm Evening Program 8:30pm 1 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (Kodak) Evening Program 1 ⁄2 hrs. Visitor Center Theater. Tickets at 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater any tour desk or at the door $ (DNC)  Amphitheater, check local postings for STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE  Check local postings for topic (DNC) topic (DNC) VALLEY 8:30pm Evening Program 1 1 hr. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk 1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater Yosemite in Pictures $ (DNC) Amphitheater, check local postings for Check local postings for topic (DNC)  1 hr. Curry Village Amphitheater (Kodak) topic. (DNC) Yosemite in Pictures 1 hr. Yosemite STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE Lodge at the Falls Amphitheater (Kodak)  VALLEY 1 VALLEY 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk (September 1 only) STARRY SKIES OVER YOSEMITE VALLEY 1 1 $ (DNC) 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. Tickets/info at any tour desk (August 26 only) 1-1 ⁄2 hrs. $ (DNC) Tickets/info at any tour desk $ (DNC)

10:00am Ranger Walk—Wildfire in Yosemite 10:00am to Noon / 2:00pm to 4:00pm 10:00am to Noon / 2:00pm to 4:00pm 10:00am Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove (August 24 only) Horse-Drawn Stage Rides Horse-Drawn Stage Rides (August 27 only) 1 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) 10 min. Purchase tickets at the Stage Office 10 min. Purchase tickets at the Stage Office 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center 10:00am to Noon / 2:00pm to 4:00pm 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00pm to 5:00pm (NPS) Horse-Drawn Stage Rides Yosemite History Center 10 min. Purchase tickets at the Stage Office 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  Blacksmith Demonstration 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00pm to 5:00pm in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History Blacksmith Demonstration 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove Center (NPS)  Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History 10:00am to 1:00pm / 2:00pm to 5:00pm 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS)  Blacksmith Demonstration 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer Center (NPS) Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History 2:00pm to 4:00pm Yosemite History Center 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer Center (NPS)  Horse-Drawn Stage Rides 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  Yosemite History Center 10:30am Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer 10 min. Purchase tickets at the Stage Office  2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS) Yosemite History Center in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) 1 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) 2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 2:00pm to 5:00pm 1 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) 1:00pm A Glimpse of the Wawona Miwuk Blacksmith Demonstration 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer Indians (September 3 only) Blacksmith Shop, Pioneer Yosemite History Yosemite History Center 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer 1 hr. Pioneer Yosemite History Center (NPS) 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  Yosemite History Center Center (NPS)  2:00pm Nature Walk in the Mariposa Grove 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  1 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer 1 ⁄2 hrs. Lower Grove Trailhead (NPS) Yosemite History Center 8:00pm Campfire 2:30pm Visit Yosemite’s Past: Tour of Pioneer 1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater Yosemite History Center (NPS)  1 hr. Meet at the Covered Bridge (NPS)  8:00pm Campfire 1 hr. Wawona Campground Amphitheater (NPS) 

6:45pm Alpenglow Photo Shoot 8:00pm Stars Over Yosemite 7:30pm Sunset Ranger Talk 1 1 hr. Glacier Point Amphitheater (Kodak) 1-2 hrs. Glacier Point Amphitheater ⁄2 hr. Glacier Point railing (NPS)  Cancel if overcast (NPS) 8:00pm Stars Over Yosemite 1-2 hrs. Glacier Point Amphitheater Cancel if overcast (NPS)

9:15am Ranger Hike—Gaylor Lakes Basin 10:00am Sketch along the River 10:00am Ranger Walk—Historic Mining in the 10:00am ART WALK FOR KIDS 5-6 hrs. Strenuous, 6 miles. Meet at Gaylor 5 hrs. Sign up at Campground Reservation High Sierra 2 hrs. Sign up at Campground Reservation 1 Lakes parking lot at Tioga Pass. Bring lunch, Office 209/372-4025 1 ⁄2 hrs. Moderate walk Office 209/372-4025 $10 donation for water & raingear (NPS) $10 donation for materials. Bring lunch (NPS) Meet at Junction Campground Bridge materials (NPS) 1:00pm Ranger Walk—Bears 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Geology off Saddlebag Rd, east of Tioga Pass 2:00pm Ranger Walk—Meadow Exploration 1 Entrance Station (NPS) 1 ⁄2 hrs. Tuolumne Meadows Campground 2 hrs. Pothole Dome shuttle stop #8, 2 hrs. Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) Reservation Office (NPS) road marker T-29 (NPS) 6:30pm Ranger Walk—Music for Parks 8:00pm Campfire 1 8:00pm Campfire 8:00pm Campfire 1 ⁄4 hrs. Lembert Dome parking area (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 8:00pm Campfire Campground (NPS) Campground (NPS) Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Dana Circle in Tuolumne Meadows 9:30pm Ranger Talk—Stars Campground (NPS) 1 hr. Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservation Office. Bring pad to sit on and dress warmly (NPS)

7:00pm Wildflowers at White Wolf 9:00am Ranger Walk—Walls & Waterfalls 7:00 pm Twilight Walk 8:00pm Campfire 1 (August 24 only) (August 25 only) 1 ⁄2 hrs. O’Shaughnessy Dam, 1 hr. White Wolf Amphitheater 1 hr. Meet at White Wolf Lodge (NPS) 2 hrs. Meet at O’Shaughnessy Dam (NPS) 1 hr. Crane Flat Amphitheater (NPS) Hetch Hetchy. Bring water (NPS) 8:00pm Campfire (August 27 only) 1 hr. White Wolf Amphitheater 1 hr. Crane Flat Amphitheater (NPS) (August 26 only)

WHAT TO DO August 23 - Sepember 5, 2005 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 in the Canadian life zone, 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. On Thursday evenings, photographers will not want to miss the Alpenglow Photo Shoot, led by representatives from Kodak (in association with Delaware North Companies). Glacier Point is one of the best places in Yosemite to see the stars. Stargazing programs are offered on the weekends starting at 8:30 p.m.

See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. Overhanging Rock at Glacier Point Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby Photo by D. Guidi

Wawona & Mariposa Grove

ter rentals, and maps. Located on the grounds of Free Mariposa Grove & the Wawona Hotel, Hill’s Studio was the gallery Wawona Shuttle Bus and art studio of famous 19th century landscape The shuttle bus stops at the Wawona Store, South painter, Thomas Hill. Walk from the hotel or park Entrance, and Mariposa Grove. Shuttles operate at the Wawona Store parking area and follow the throughout the day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Last path up the hill. For more information call shuttle leaves the Grove at 6:00 p.m. Visitors may 209/375-9531.  park at the Wawona Store to board the shuttle bus. Due to narrow roads and very limited parking, visi- Pioneer Yosemite tors are strongly encouraged to use this free bus History Center service to help alleviate congestion and lengthy parking delays. Historic horse-drawn wagon exhibit, covered bridge and historic cabins. A visit to the Pioneer

Yosemite History Center explores Yosemite’s his- DISTANCE & ELEVATION tory and explains how Yosemite was the inspira-

tion for national parks across America and around DESTINATION DISTANCE FROM TRAILHEAD ELEVATION GAIN the world. The center is always open and interpre- tive signs and brochures are available. & Grizzly Giant 0.8 mile /1.3km 400ft / 122m

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS Grove Museum 2.1 miles /3.5km 800ft / 292m See Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. Fallen Tunnel Tree 2.5 miles /4.0km 1,000ft / 305m Giant Sequoia Photo by Sara Harvell Experience Horse-Drawn Travel Travel into history by taking a 10-minute stage Wawona Point 3.0 miles /4.8km 1,200ft / 438m ride. Tickets may be purchased in the “Stage Evening Programs Office" in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center. $3 Come to a campfire! Share in a park tradition by adults, $2 children ages 3-12 (NPS) Walking through the joining a ranger for an hour of stories, legends, Grove and fun. Every Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Blacksmith Demonstration The trailhead for walking up through the Grove is Saturday nights. Program topics vary each night. Smell the burning coal, hear the ring of the ham- located at the far end of the parking area. Meet at the amphitheater at 8:00 pm in the mer on the anvil and watch as a blacksmith Interpretive signs between the trailhead and the Wawona Campground. demonstrates the ancient art of blacksmithing. California Tree provide a self-guiding tour. Written Join pianist/singer Tom Bopp in the Wawona Hotel Visit the blacksmith at the Blacksmith Shop in the translations are available at the trailhead in  lobby from 5:30pm to 9:30pm., Tuesday through Pioneer Yosemite History Center. (NPS) Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. Saturday, as he performs songs and stories from Yosemite's past. Once or twice a week, he will pres- To Get to Mariposa Grove Mariposa Grove Museum 1 ent an hour-long interpretive programs on the vin- Allow 1 ⁄4 hours driving time to the Mariposa Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for tage songs of Yosemite or the history of Wawona Grove from Yosemite Valley. Cars are prohibited lunch). Giant Sequoia displays and store offering with slide or music accompaniment. Check with beyond the parking area in the Grove, but several books, maps and information. Located in the Tom at the piano for dates and times.  giant sequoias can be seen from there. Information upper portion of the Mariposa Grove.  about access for the disabled is available at the Wawona Information tram boarding area. The access road to the Grove Station at Hill’s Studio may close intermittently due to limited parking. Open daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for Trailers and motor homes are prohibited on the lunch) Information about park activities, wilder- Mariposa Grove Road from the South Entrance to ness permits, trail information, books, bear canis- Mariposa Grove.

Crane Flat & Big Oak Flat

Big Oak Flat Yosemite’s Other Merced Grove Information Station Sequoia Groves Yosemite's quietest stand of sequoias is the Open Thursday - Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 Tuolumne Grove Merced Grove, accessible only on foot. It's a p.m. (closed for lunch). Station is located just The Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias is near 2-mile hike into the grove from the Big Oak Yosemite To day inside the park at the Big Oak Flat Entrance Crane Flat at the intersection of the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West). Located 3.5 Station (Highway 120 West), and offers park Flat Road (Highway 120 West) and the Tioga miles north of Crane Flat or 4.5 miles south of orientation material, trail information, books, Road. The former route of the Big Oak Flat the Big Oak Flat entrance, the trailhead is Published by the National Park Service, in cooperation  with Delaware North Companies at Yosemite. and maps. Phone 209/379-1899 Road leads downhill from Crane Flat into the marked by a post labeled B-10 and a road sign. Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees, a cluster of about Allow 3 hours for the 4-mile round-trip hike to Big Oak Flat Wilderness Center Editor Nan Oswald 25 sequoias. Now closed to cars, this 2-mile this group of about 20 sequoias. Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located inside the Design / Production Skip Gaynard Designs (3.2 km) round-trip walk has an elevation Information Station. Wilderness permits, trail Printing Casey Printing, Inc. change of 500 feet (150 meters). The downhill information, bear canister rentals, and limited walk is relatively easy, though it is moderately We’re Interested . . .  map sales. strenuous on the uphill return. Once in the Indicates facilities accessible for visitors We are always looking for ways to improve our visitor publications. You can help by sending your comments Tuolumne Grove, there is an easy half-mile, in wheelchairs. Short steep inclines may via e-mail to [email protected] or fax to self-guiding nature trail. be encountered. 209/379-1149.

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Gifts, Books, & Apparel WAWONA Wawona Golf Shop Golf Shop Wa 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. won Golf Course a Road (Hwy. 41) Pioneer Gift Shop/Grocery Post Office To South Entrance & Mariposa Grove 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wawona Post Office Wawona Wilderness Center Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch) Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meadow Loop Trail MARIPOSA GROVE Gift Shop $ ATM 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wawona Museum Shop Inside Wawona Store 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch) Gas Station GLACIER POINT Wawona Gift Shop 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Diesel & propane available. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card.

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Gifts, Books, & Apparel Mountaineering School and Sport Shop 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. White Wolf 209/372-8344 for reservations Tuolumne Meadows Bookstore Crane Flat 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. El Portal Inside the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Tuolumne Meadows Store 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center Food & Beverage Service $ ATM 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shuttle stop #3 WHITE WOLF LODGE El Portal Wilderness Center 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closes September 5 for season On Highway 140 at the Yosemite View Lodge and Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. the El Portal Market. Take-out lunch - Noon to 2:00 p.m. Post Office Dinner - 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Gas Station Tuolumne Meadows Post Office Dinner reservations advised, call 209/372-8416 Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Crane Flat Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Grocery 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Diesel fuel not available. Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. Gas Station Crane Flat El Portal 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Diesel available. Tuolumne Meadows El Portal Market Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Propane available. Diesel fuel not available. White Wolf Camp Store Pay at the pump 24 hours with credit or debit card. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closes September 5 for season

Post Office El Portal Post Office Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE TO GO Night Sky Information

Take advantage of the opportunities in Yosemite to view the won- ders of the night sky. Here are some sights to look for while you are out during the night hours. Venus is climbing up toward Jupiter at sunset, where they will be passing closely by each other on General Park September 2. August 23 At dawn, look for Mercury above the east-northeast Information horizon, just below Saturn. Then during the evening twilight, brilliant Venus and Jupiter form an arch with Spica in the west-southwest. August 24 Tonight at 11:00, look for the waning Moon. As Moon RAFTING rises high in the east, Mars will be shining brightly to its lower right. Emergency 911 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 27 Look for Venus and Jupiter low in the western twilight, Fire – Police – Medical Emergency: Water and weather conditions permitting Venus being the brighter of the two planets. They will appear about Last shuttle leaves at 6:00 p.m. Dial 911, 24 hours a day (from hotel room 9-911) three finger-widths apart, within five degrees of each other. Raft rental located in Curry Village, shuttle Information stops #13 & 21 August 30 This evening at twilight, Venus and Jupiter now are very close, about a finger’s width apart. Look for them very low in Road and Weather TRAIL RIDES the western sky. General Park Information 2-hour and 4-hour rides depart daily depend- 209/372-0200 www.nps.gov/yose ing on conditions. All-day rides, private rides, August 31 The crescent Moon can be seen in the east at early Campground Reservations and pack trips into Yosemite's spectacular dawn. Saturn will be to its lower right, and as dawn grows bright, 800/436-7275 reservations.nps.gov wilderness may also be arranged. Private horse Mercury will emerge just above the horizon below Moon. boarding is available. Call for reservations. September 2 After the sunset this evening, look just above the Medical Yosemite Valley western horizon for Jupiter and Venus, less than a finger’s width Located at shuttle stop #18 Yosemite Medical Clinic apart. Venus is the brightest planet, shining to Jupiter’s lower left. Emergency care: 24 hours daily 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/372-8348 Drop-in and urgent care: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wawona Appointments 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 209/375-6502 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday General Services 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday SWIMMING POOL Curry Village Located on Ahwahnee Drive in Yosemite 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Valley, the clinic provides routine and emer- Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Campground Worship Services gency medical care, 24-hour paramedic/ambu- $ ATM lance services, limited pharmacy, lab, x-ray, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lower Pines (Yosemite Valley), Wawona, physical therapy, and Mountain Crisis Services Wawona Yosemite Village White Wolf, Tuolumne Meadows for victims of domestic violence. 209/372-4637 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. South of Village Store (Bank of America) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Inside Village Store GOLFING ROMAN CATHOLIC PAD Program Wawona Golf Course Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Rev. Raymond J. Duffy 209/372-4729 Yosemite's Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inside main registration area Program is designed to protect park visitors Mass in Yosemite Valley 9-hole, par 35 course Curry Village and staff from sudden cardiac arrest. All auto- Visitor Center Theater Green fees: 9 holes/$18.50 Inside gift/grocery store mated external defibrillator (AED) cabinets Sunday 10:00 a.m. 18 holes/$29.50 have been placed in high-risk locations and Wawona Saturday 7:30 p.m. are open and accessible to anyone in the Inside Wawona Store Mass in Wawona event of a medical emergency. For more infor- El Portal Community Center/Old School House mation about the PAD Program, contact the On Hwy. 140 at Yosemite View Lodge and the Saturday 4:30 p.m. Yosemite Medical Clinic. El Portal Market CHURCH OF CHRIST AEDs can be found at the following locations: Miscellaneous Pastor Ron Skelton 209/379-2307 Valley Visitor Center, Village Store (Yosemite El Portal Chapel Village), Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Curry Babysitting Worship Service Village Registration Desk, The Ahwahnee, Limited babysitting available for registered guests at Sunday 9:00 a.m. Crane Flat Store, Wawona Hotel, and Badger Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and The Ahwahnee. Call SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Pass Lodge. front desk or concierge for additional information. Closes for season September 3 Dental Services Kennel Don Muir 209/588-0614 Adjacent to Medical Clinic. For hours, call 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Yosemite Valley at Lower River Amphitheater, 209/372-4200. If no answer, call 209/372-4637. Located at the stable in Yosemite Valley. Dogs must across bridge from Housekeeping Camp be gentle, over 10 pounds, with proof of shots and (near shuttle stop #19)  Services For Disabled license required. 209/372-8348 Sabbath School The Yosemite Accessibility Guide is available at Internet Access Saturday 10:00 a.m. park entrance stations, visitor centers, and Wireless Internet service is available in some public Ranger-led tram tour Worship Service online at www.nps.gov/yose/access/ places at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and at Saturday 11:00 a.m. NPS Photo by Raye Santos TTYs are available inside The Ahwahnee, The Ahwahnee for a fee. Internet kiosks, also for a CROSSWAY CHURCH Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, and outside the fee, are located in the lobby at the Yosemite Lodge (Christian Protestant) Curry Village front desk. at the Falls. Check at the front desks for more Tours Pastor Steve Hughes 209/379-2428 information. In addition, free terminals are available Inquire at tour and activity desks at the Accommodations at the GirlsClub/Mariposa County Satellite Library Worship Service following locations: Thursday 7:30 p.m., Girl's Club For advanced reservations or information (rooms next to the Valley Visitor Center. Look for hours or activities), call 559/252-4848 Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Tour and posted on the door. EL PORTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (www.YosemitePark.com) Activity Desk Pastor Russ Marsh 209/379-2255 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For availability on day of arrival, check at any Service Organizations El Portal Chapel front desk. Yosemite Village Tour and Worship Service Activity Kiosk Al-Anon Sunday 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Small Group Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bear Canister Rental DNC General Office Building Available for $5 per trip at the Yosemite Valley Curry Village Tour and Activity Kiosk (Executive Conference Room) Yosemite Village WAWONA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wilderness Center, Big Oak Flat Wilderness Alcoholics Anonymous Pastor David Adamcik 209/966-3039 Center, Tulomne Meadows Wilderness Center, SIGHTSEEING TOURS 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday Wawona Community Center DNC General Office Building Wawona Store, Wawona Wilderness Center, Valley Floor Tour Worship Service and the Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station. This 26-mile, 2-hour tram tour departs (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village Sunday 9:00 a.m. Canisters may be rented or returned at any at 10:00, 11:00 a.m., noon and 1:00, 2:00, Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Bible Study rental location in the park. 2:30, 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. daily from 7:30 p.m. Saturday Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls in Yosemite DNC General Office Building Recreation Valley.* Most tours are conducted by (Employee Training Center) Yosemite Village YOSEMITE MOUNTAINEERING National Park Service Rangers. Lions Club SCHOOL AND GUIDE SERVICE Glacier Point Tour Meets first and third Thursdays of each month Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide A 4-hour round trip from Yosemite Valley at noon, The Ahwahnee. Service offers lessons and guided climbing at to Glacier Point. The Glacier Point Tour also Call 209/372-4475 for information. all levels, overnight backpacking, and guided offers a one-way ticket for adventurers to Rotary International day hikes to spectacular areas of Yosemite hike back down to Yosemite Valley. Departs Meets Thursdays for lunch at noon in The Valley and the high country. at 8:30, and 10:00 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. daily Ahwahnee Mural Room. Visiting Rotarian families from Yosemite Lodge at the Falls.* and guests welcome. For meeting reservations or Curry Village information, call 209/372-1401. Located in the Mountain Shop Big Trees Tram Tour 8:30 a.m. to Noon, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Audio tram tours run everyday in the Religious Services 3 day hikes depart The at Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Tours 1 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. are 1 ⁄4 hours through the lower and upper YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH Classes meet at 8:30 a.m. 209/372-8344 groves. The audio tour is available in 5 (Nondenominational Christian) languages, as well as in audio description. Pastor Brent Moore 209/372-4831 BICYCLE RENTAL The first tram is at 9:00 a.m. and the last Counseling provided. Call pastor for appointment. Daily, weather permitting, with hourly and tram is at 5:00 p.m., running every 15 to Worship Service daily rates. Baby-joggers, wheelchairs, and 20 minutes from the boarding area.* six-speed bikes with trailers. Bikes must be Call 209/375-1621 for information. 9:15 a.m. Sunday (Children's Church and returned by 5:45 p.m. Grand Tour Nursery available) Yosemite Lodge at the Falls An 8-hour combination of Big Trees and 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. (no child care) Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-1208 Glacier Point Tours. Departs 8:45 a.m. daily 7:00 p.m. (no child care) Thursday Curry Village from Yosemite Lodge at the Falls.* Located at shuttle stops #13 & 21 *Weather permitting 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 209/372-8319

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