What’s Happening In Experience Yosemite To day Your America June 3 - 30, 2003 Yosemite Valley Valley Visitor Center the Nature Center. A new outdoor exhibit details the with a large format view camera using 8"x10" Open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite geologic story of rockfalls in Yosemite. The Center is sheet film. In the tradition of his mentor, he con- Village just west of the main post office (shuttle a short walk from shuttle bus stop #16. tinues to handprint mural size prints from his neg- stops #5 and #9). Information, maps, books, atives using classical darkroom techniques. The Ansel Adams Gallery exhibits, and a multilingual One Day in Yosemite Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite June 17th – June 18th program. TTY Village next to the Valley Visitor Center. The Gallery Enjoy a variety of art media from our own local FILM offers work of Ansel Adams, contemporary photog- school children during our annual Yosemite School Spirit of Yosemite raphers, and other fine artists. In addition, hand- Art Exhibit. This inspiring state-of-the-art visitor orientation crafts, books, gifts, photography supplies, and Artist's Reception, Wednesday, June 18th film provides a stunning overview of Yosemite's camera/tripod rentals are available. For more 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. splendor. It is shown every 30 minutes from information, call the Gallery at 209/372-4413 or 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center's June 19th – July 30th visit their web site at www.anseladams.com. newly remodeled West Auditorium Theater. Entering the summer season, the Gallery presents Closed captioning available. CC GALLERY EXHIBIT the black and white photography of Patrick June 7 Jablonski. His dynamic prints are a tremendous Yosemite Museum Join us for an introduction of the new book example of contemporary photographers inspired by the western landscape. Patrick is also a conser- Located in Yosemite Village next to the Valley Yosemite Once Removed, Portraits of the El Capitan from Tunnel View vator of fine photographic prints for galleries and Visitor Center. Backcountry, by photographer Claude Fiddler. Photo by Colleen Brown Recently published by the Yosemite Association, private collectors as well as an instructor of pho- FEATURES the book highlights many parts of Yosemite tography at Monterey Peninsula College. Museum Gallery Yosemite Theater Live that are rarely seen by visitors. Artist's Reception, Saturday, June 21st Open 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come help Yosemite Theater Live celebrate its Booksigning, Saturday, June 7th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Historic 19th and 20th century Yosemite landscape 20th season! The National Park Service recognizes 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. paintings from the park's museum collection. LeConte Memorial Lodge Yosemite Theater as the best interpretive program Artist's Reception, Saturday, June 7th Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to of its type in the National Park System. Tickets Indian Cultural Exhibit 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located at shuttle stop #12. The may be purchased at any tour desk in Yosemite 5:00 p.m. Displays interpret the cultural history of Through June 16th LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite's first public Valley or if seating is still available, at the time of Yosemite's native Miwok and Paiute people from The black and white prints of acclaimed photogra- visitor center, is operated by the Sierra Club and performance. Most shows are given in the East 1850 to the present. Demonstrations of traditional pher, Bob Kolbrener will be on exhibit as we features a children's corner, library, and a variety Auditorium located behind the Valley Visitor Center skills are presented. No food or drink permitted. approach the summer season. A student and assis- of environmental education and evening programs. in Yosemite Village, near shuttle stop #5. See tant to Ansel Adams, Kolbrener works exclusively For more information, call 209/372-4542. Scheduled Events pages for dates and times. Yosemite Museum Store Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Offering traditional American Indian arts and crafts and books on related subjects. Tuolumne Meadows The Indian Village of Ahwahnee Located behind the Yosemite Museum and open Tuolumne Meadows during daylight hours. There is sometimes the Visitor Center opportunity to join Indian Cultural Program staff Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park orientation, for demonstrations or programs about trail information, books, maps, and displays. Ahwahneechee skills and culture. Phone 209/372-0263 Yosemite Cemetery Parsons Memorial Lodge This historic cemetery is located across the street McCauley Cabin and and just west of the Yosemite Museum. People Soda Springs buried here include American Indians and others This historic area is only accessible by walking. who played an important role in the development There are two trails, both flat and both 1/2-mile of what is now Yosemite National Park. A Guide to long. See the map of Tuolumne Meadows area the Yosemite Cemetery is available at the Valley in this paper. Parsons Memorial Lodge is usually Visitor Center. open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Historic McCauley Cabin has an open house from 1:00 Wilderness Center p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located in Yosemite The Soda Springs are small naturally carbonated Village between The Ansel Adams Gallery and the springs that often attract birds and deer at sun- post office. One-stop resource for backpackers in rise and sunset. need of wilderness permits, bear canisters, maps, and guidebooks. Displays and information on pre- Free Olmsted Point/ Mammoth Peak as seen from Soda Springs in Tuolumne Meadows Photo by G. Born trip planning, minimum impact camping tech- Tuolumne/Tioga Pass niques, and Yosemite's wilderness. Shuttle Bus Just for Kids about Yosemite. Program topics vary, and are Begins June 14 Programs for children include Junior Rangers posted at the campground, Tuolumne Meadows Nature Center at two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Lodge, and Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Happy Isles Free shuttle bus service is available during the summer along the Tioga Road from Olmsted a kids' campfire program on Wednesday night. A campfire for children is scheduled Wednesday Open 10:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Point to Tioga Pass. Due to limited trailhead Junior Rangers is a 2-hour ranger-led program at the Conness Circle in the "C" loop of the This nature center includes natural history exhibits, parking, use of the free shuttle buses is strongly for children (ages 8-10). campground. End your day with a Star Program interactive displays, and a bookstore geared to advised. or Night Prowl. Bring a pad to sit on for the Star nature-exploring for families. Nearby are short trails Ranger Walks Program and dress warmly. Programs will be can- Shuttles travel between Tuolumne Meadows focusing on the area's four different environments; Join a ranger to explore new areas and learn celed if the sky is overcast. Sign-up for the Night Lodge and Olmsted Point with stops along the forest, river, talus, and fen. about geology, birds, flowers, American Indians, Prowl at the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. Tioga Road, including Tuolumne Campground You can also see substantial evidence of the huge history, and more. These walks range from 1 to 8 and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. The 1996 rockfall from the Glacier Point cliff far above hours and all but the long walks are fairly easy. Tuolumne Meadows shuttle also makes two morning (9:00 a.m. and Wilderness Center noon) and two afternoon (3:00 p.m. and 5:00 Twice a week, longer hikes are offered to lakes, Opens June 6 p.m.) runs to Tioga Pass. domes, or passes. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water, lunch, and rain gear. End your perfect day Open 8:00 to 5:00.Located just off the Tioga Service begins at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge at Road, along the roadway leading to Tuolumne 7:00 a.m. Shuttle buses arrive at approximately with a Music Walk. This easy, early evening stroll will inspire and delight. Lodge, shuttle stop #3. Trail information, wilder- 30-minute intervals between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 ness permits, bear canister rentals, maps, and p.m. The last shuttle bus leaves Olmsted Point at guidebooks available. 6:00 p.m. Schedules are subject to change. Evening Activities Please check route maps at the Tuolumne Come to the Dana Campfire Circle in Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center or shuttle bus stops Meadows Campground and take part in a tradi- Indicates facilities accessible for visitors for details. tion! Join a ranger for campfire, songs, story- Black Bear telling, and answers to some of your questions in wheelchairs, with assistance. Illustration by Lawrence Ormsby WHAT TO DO Scheduled Events SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Free Art Classes June 8, 15, 22, & 29 June 9, 16, 23, & 30 June 3, 10, 17, & 24 Free, informal outdoor 7:30am Sunrise Hike to Mirror Lake 2:30pm Ranger Walk—Yosemite’s Legacy 6:30am Sunrise Photo Walk classes in various art (June 22 only) (except June 9) (begins June 17) 1 1 mediums are available for Shuttle stop #18 (Sierra Club) 1 ⁄2 hrs.