Yosemite Guide @YosemiteNPS Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center. Photo by Sheree Peshlakai Experience Your America Yosemite National Park July 24, 2019 - August 27, 2019 Volume 44, Issue 6 Yosemite, CA 95389 Yosemite, 577 PO Box Service Park National US DepartmentInterior of the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System Year-round Route: Valley Yosemite Valley Shuttle Valley Visitor Center Summer-only Route: Upper Hetch Yosemite Shuttle System El Capitan Hetchy Shuttle Fall Yosemite Tuolumne Village Campground Meadows Lower Yosemite Parking The Ansel Fall Adams Yosemite l Medical Church Bowl i Gallery ra Clinic Picnic Area Picnic Area Valley l T Area in inset: al F e E1 t 5 Restroom Yosemite Valley i 4 m 9 The Ahwahnee Shuttle System se Yo Mirror Upper 10 3 Walk-In 6 2 Lake Campground seasonal 11 1 Wawona Yosemite North Camp 4 8 Half Dome Valley Housekeeping Pines E2 Lower 8836 ft 7 Chapel Camp Yosemite Falls Parking Lodge Pines 2693 m Yosemite 18 19 Conservation 12 17 Heritage 20 14 Swinging Center (YCHC) Recreation Campground Bridge Rentals 13 15 Reservations Yosemite Village Parking Curry Upper Sentinel Village Pines Beach il Trailhead E6 a Curry Village Parking r r T te Parking e n il i w M in r u d 16 o e Nature Center El Capitan F s lo c at Happy Isles Picnic Area Glacier Point E3 no shuttle service closed in winter Vernal 72I4 ft Fall 2I99 m l Mist Trai Cathedral ail Tr op h Beach Lo or M E4 ey ses erce all only d Ri V ver E5 Nevada Fall To & Bridalveil Fall d oa R B a r n id wo a a lv W e i The Yosemite Valley Shuttle operates from 7am to 10pm and serves stops in numerical order. Shuttles run daily every 10 to 20 minutes. l Lorem ipsum C r e The El Capitan Shuttle operates from 9am to 5pm. See schedules posted at shuttle stops. e k US DepartmentInterior of the Stop # Location Illilouette To Fall 1 Yosemite Village Parking 11 Sentinel Bridge 17 Mirror Lake Trailhead 2 10 Yosemite Village 12 Yosemite Conservation Heritage 18 North Pines Campground 3 The Ahwahnee Center / Housekeeping Camp 19 Pines Campgrounds Postage and Fee Paid Fee and Postage 4 Degnan’s Kitchen 13 Curry Village E3 El Capitan Picnic Area Third Class Mail Class Third 5 9 E1 Yosemite Valley Visitor Center 14 20 Curry Village Parking E4 El Capitan Crossover 6 Lower Yosemite Fall 15 Upper Pines Campground / E5 Cathedral Beach Picnic Area 7 E2 Camp 4 / Yosemite Falls Parking Trailhead Parking E6 Four Mile Trailhead 8 Yosemite Valley Lodge 16 Happy Isles / Mist Trail G 83 *Shuttle bus routes may change or be delayed due to high traffic volumes. Experience Your America Yosemite National Park Yosemite Guide July 24, 2019 - August 27, 2019 Seasonal Highlights Keep this Guide with you to get the most out of your trip to Yosemite National Park WELCOME FAMILY FUN You made it! You're here! The following Stroll with a Ranger information may help maximize your time Learn about the wonders of the park on a in Yosemite. Be prepared to go wild! ranger-guided stroll. Programs are offered daily throughout the park on various topics Ask A Ranger at the Visitor Center including bears, waterfalls, and more. See All visitor centers in Yosemite National pages 6, 7, 9, and 11 for details. Park are staffed with knowledgeable rangers and volunteers, ready to help answer your Explore Like A Junior Ranger! questions, provide directions, and hand out Become a Junior Ranger and learn how maps and brochures. Visitor centers are you can help protect your park. To become located in Yosemite Valley, Big Oak Flat, a Junior Ranger, purchase a self-guided Wawona and Tuolumne Meadows. See booklet, attend a guided program, collect a pages 5, 8, and 10 for hours and more details. bag of trash, then take your oath and earn your badge. Guided programs are listed on Pop-up Information Centers pages 6, 7, 9, and 11. See page 12 for details. Look for pop-up blue booths throughout Yosemite, which are staffed with Yosemite Attend an Evening Program at Yosemite Conservancy volunteers who are ready to Conservation Heritage Center answer your questions or give you directions. The Sierra Club’s Yosemite Conservation If you're interested in volunteering with the Heritage Center (formerly LeConte Memorial Yosemite Conservancy in the park, visit Lodge) is open Wednesday through Sunday, yosemiteconservancy.org/volunteer. 10am to 4pm. Free evening programs are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 8pm. ARTS & CULTURE Seating is available for 50 guests. The Center, Visit the Yosemite Museum located at shuttle stop #12, has a natural Learn the history of Yosemite Indians by history library, a children’s corner and exploring a museum collection that includes library, and historical exhibits. Call (209) remarkable woven baskets and traditional Tuolumne Meadows area. Photo by Christine Loberg 372-4542 for details. dress. Tour the outdoor Indian Village or talk with an Indian cultural demonstrator. Volunteer Drop-In Program Shuttle stops #5 and #9. Want the Guide on your Apple or Android device? Want to give back to Yosemite? Come join the fun! The Volunteer Drop-In Program is Ansel Adams Gallery Photography Classes a family-friendly activity where you can take Get the App! an active role in protecting and preserving Looking to enhance your Yosemite Search NPS-Yosemite in app stores or at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit to download the our natural resources. Whether it’s your photography skills in the footsteps of Ansel offi cial park app for up-to-date listings of programs, services, an interactive map, and more! Adams? Join a photography expert from The first time to the park or you are a returning Ansel Adams Gallery in a dynamic hands-on visitor, come create new memories while class, or basic camera walk while soaking up removing invasive species, collecting native the surrounding beauty of Yosemite Valley. seeds, or picking up litter. The Drop-In For details, visit http://anseladams.com/ Program will meet every Friday at 9:30am in ansel-adams-gallery-in-yosemite/activities/ front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center or sign up at the Ansel Adams Gallery in from May 31 to September 20. Projects will Yosemite Village. Shuttle stops #5 and #9. iPhone/iPad Android last 1-3 hours and volunteers must wear See pages 5 and 6 for more information. clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Adventure Out with the Yosemite closed-toe shoes. Sun protection, water, and Arts in the Park Adventure with Yosemite Conservancy Mountaineering School (YMS) snacks are recommended. Youth under 18 Add some art and theater to your Yosemite Are you looking for a memorable way to Yosemite Mountaineering School provides must be accompanied by parent or guardian. itinerary! Join Yosemite Conservancy at deepen your connection with the park? outdoor adventures for people of all Questions? Email yose_volunteers@nps. Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle Go on an expert-led adventure with experience levels. We are here to help gov, or call (209) 379-1850. stop #16) for an outdoor workshop with Yosemite Conservancy! Join a scheduled you learn how to enjoy Yosemite safely a professional artist, or for children’s art Outdoor Adventure, such as a day hike, and responsibly. Give us a call to join GETTING AROUND activities, or at the Yosemite Theater for an backpacking trip or bird-watching walk, one of our group classes or schedule a Take the Free Shuttle evening performance or film. See page 6 for or create a Custom Adventure tailored to custom outing designed specifically for Park your car and let the free shuttle take you upcoming workshops and shows. your interests and schedule. For details, your group. We offer professional guides to the most scenic points in the valley. You visit yosemiteconservancy.org/adventures, for hiking, backpacking and rock climbing. will help cut down on traffic congestion, and or call (209) 379-2317 ext. 10. See pages 6 Reservations required. Call (209) 372-8344 will be able to capture the best pictures. See and 11 for upcoming adventures. or email [email protected] schedules posted at shuttle stops. Access for People with Disabilities What’s Inside: Accessible parking, lodging, tours, and activities are available throughout the park. For a complete list of accessible services, recreational opportunities, and Emergency Information 01 Seasonal Highlights exhibits, pick up an updated Yosemite Accessibility Guide which is available Emergency Dial 9-1-1 at park entrance stations, visitor centers, and online at www.nps.gov/yose/ 04 Yosemite Valley planyourvisit/accessibility.htm, or call a park Accessibility Coordinator at Yosemite Village Garage - offers 24-hour emergency roadside assistance 08 Wawona (209) 379-1035 for more information. For up-to-date road, weather, and park information: Sign Language interpreting is available upon request. Contact (209) 372-0200 10 Tuolumne Meadows Deaf Services at (209) 379-5250 (v/txt). Two weeks advance Medical Clinic (in Yosemite Valley) 12 Just For Kids notice is requested. Open 7 days per week from 9am to 7pm for primary and urgent care Assistive Listening Devices are available upon advance request, needs. Ambulance available 24 hours by calling 9-1-1. 13 Wildlife inquire at a visitor center. Medical Clinic Phone: (209) 372-4637. 16 Camping Audio tours are available for the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Lost and Found Refer to the Accessibility Guide, or contact an Accessibility To inquire about items lost or found at one of Yosemite’s restaurants, 17 Hiking Coordinator for more information.