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The September 2021 Yosemite Guide with information about trip planning, activities, scheduled events, and hours of operations for different facilities and services at Yosemite National Park (NP) in California. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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Yosemite Guide
Yosemite Guide August 25, 2021 - September 28, 2021
@YosemiteNPS
UPDATE
Wearing a face mask is required
in federal buildings regardless of
vaccination status. Check local
resources, area signage, and our
park website for updates, www.
nps.gov/yose.
Day-use reservations are
required: go.nps.gov/covid
B.A.R.K. Ranger Jack reporting for duty. Jack loves Yosemite and follows the B.A.R.K. Ranger Code to protect the park when he visits. Read more about the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on Page 11. NPS Image
Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
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Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Guide August 25, 2021 - September 28, 2021
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System
Yosemite Valley
Map
Campground
Valley Visitor Center
Parking
Upper
Yosemite
Fall
Picnic Area
Restroom
Hetch
Hetchy
Walk-In
Campground
Yosemite
Village
Lower
Yosemite
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North
Pines
Half Dome
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2693 m
Campground
Reservations
Curry
Village
Curry Village Parking
Upper
Pines
Happy Isles Loop is
closed to vehicles
except for motorists
with an accessibility placard
Trailhead
Parking
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Happy Isles Art
and Nature Center
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El Capitan
Picnic Area
Housekeeping
Camp
Yosemite Village Parking
Sentinel
Beach
1 km
Mirror
Lake
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Yosemite
Conservation
Heritage
Center (YCHC)
Wawona
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The Ahwahnee
(Do Not Enter)
Sentinel Dr.
Camp 4
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Medical Church Bowl
Clinic
Picnic Area
Glacier Point
closed in winter
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Sentinel Drive. Also, expect traffic re-routes and delays
through Summer 2021. See park website for more information.
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DRIVE, WALK, or BIKE to some of Yosemite Valley’s most scenic attractions!
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Tunnel View
Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead
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El Capitan
Illilouette
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Valley View
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Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Guide August 25, 2021 - September 28, 2021
Things to Do
Summer in Yosemite
SAFETY ALERT
THINGS TO DO IN YOSEMITE VALLEY
Wearing a face mask is required in federal
Join a Yosemite Conservancy naturalist guide
buildings regardless of vaccination status.
or art instructor for a customized experience
Thank you for helping to keep yourself and
that fits your interests and schedule.
Custom Yosemite Experiences
others safe and healthy. Check local resources,
area signage, and our park website for updates,
Custom Adventures: Experience the park
www.nps.gov/yose.
on personalized day hikes, birding walks,
stargazing programs and backpacking trips.
WELCOME
yosemite.org/custom-adventures.
Ask A Ranger
Custom Art Classes: Explore nature through
Drop by the visitor contact station located in
drawing, painting, sketching and journaling.
front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center to ask
We also offer creative activities for kids!
your Yosemite-related questions and to get
yosemite.org/custom-art.
park information and updates. Follow signs to
park in Visitor Parking then follow signs to the
Looking for ways to connect with Yosemite
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Open 9am to
from home? Contact us to schedule a virtual
5pm. Look for visitor contact stations near other
adventure or art class at adventures@
visitor centers in Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona,
yosemite.org or art@yosemite.org.
and Big Oak Flat.
The Ansel Adams Gallery
Photography Excursions
Park App
Download the National Park
Service app for an interactive
map, hiking trails, and park
updates. See page 11.
Reservations Required to Enter Yosemite
Sign up for 2-4 hour photography classes,
B.A.R.K. Ranger June is a Corgi and resides in Yosemite Valley. She loves walking in B.A.R.K. approved locations
such as the meadow boardwalks. NPS Image
your permit on your dashboard at all times
while inside the park. Permits are valid for
three consecutive days for unlimited entries
and are not valid for overnight use.
Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
The Sierra Club’s Yosemite Conservation
Heritage Center (formerly Le Conte Memorial
Lodge) will not open this season, from May 1
through September 30, 2021, due to COVID-19.
All evening programs have been cancelled for
the season due to social distancing requirements.
The Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
will reopen on May 1, 2022. Call 209/347-7300
for information and updates.
Entering a National Park
Yosemite is a place where wilderness
prevails. Prepare yourself for a wild
experience. The National Park Service is
bound by its mission to protect Yosemite's natural
and cultural resources for the benefit and enjoyment
of future generations. Please, be attentive to the
regulations in place to protect park resources (page
9) and those designed for your safety (page 8).
Fire – Police – Medical
Emergency:
Dial 911
Medical Clinic (in Yosemite Valley)
Open 7 days per week from 9am to 7pm.
Medical Clinic Phone: (209) 372-4637.
Road, Weather, and Park
Information: (209) 372-0200
Yosemite Village Garage - 8am to 5pm,
24 hour AAA towing, NO gas, propane service
until 4:30pm. (209) 372-1060
resident staff photographers. Call ahead for
reservations 209/372-4413 or visit anseladams.
Get outside and enjoy your park!
com/photography-education. See page 5.
Summer offers spectacular views of waterfalls, great hiking, and
other endless opportunities for recreation. Find the adventures
that will make lasting Yosemite memories for years to come.
A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite
through September 30, 2021. You must display
private guided tours, or camera walks led by
Walking and Hiking
Yosemite Valley has plenty of year-round
walking and hiking possibilities. Stop by the
outdoor visitor contact station in front of the
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center for trail maps
How Will My Visit Be Impacted?
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to affect park operations in 2021. Visitation to the
park will be managed in accordance with recommendations from public health officials.
Visit the park website, www.nps.gov/yose for more updates and safety information.
Currently open and
available
Not open or available
at this time
Unavailable in 2021
Visitor Centers are closed until All shuttles and tours are
further notice; outdoor visitor canceled during this time.
contact stations available.
Campgrounds in Yosemite
Valley are open, reservations
required, see page 11.
Many programs are canceled Yosemite Theater and Yosemite
until further notice, see pages Museum are closed at this
time.
6-8 for current programs.
Select dining and shopping
establishments are open and
encourage social distancing.
Some campgrounds are
closed. There is no first come,
first served camping.
Ongoing Park Projects
For a complete list of accessible services, exhibits,
and recreational opportunities, pick up a Yosemite
Accessibility Guide at any park entrance station
or visitor center, or view online at www.nps.gov/
yose/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm, or call a park
Accessibility Coordinator at (209) 379-1035.
Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project
Why: To rehabilitate visitor facilities at the
base of Bridalveil Fall and surrounding
area, and to protect natural and cultural
resources in the area.
When: 2021
Visitor Impact: Trail, comfort station and parking lot
will not be available due to construction.
Audio tours not available in 2021.
Refer to the Accessibility Guide, or
contact an Accessibility Coordinator for
more information.
Experience several miles of bicycle paths in
Yosemite Valley. Use your own bicycle or rent
one from the Village Store in Yosemite Village,
conditions permitting. See page 4 for Bike
Stand hours. Or, see page 5 to learn about the
Yosemite Bike Share program. Bicycles are
only allowed on paved roads and paved bike
paths.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
and High Sierra Camps are
closed at this time.
Access for People with Disabilities
Assistive Listening Devices available upon
advance request at any visitor center.
Bicycling
Yosemite Valley Lodge, or Curry Village,
An outdoor visitor contact
station is located in front of
the Valley Visitor Center.
Sign Language interpreting is available
upon request. Contact Deaf Services at
(209) 379-5250 (v/txt). Two weeks
advance notice is requested.
and updated weather and trail conditions.
Tioga Road Rehabilitation Plan
Why: To make safety improvements and manage
roadside parking and traffic flow while preserving
natural and cultural resources along the road.
When: 2021 and 2022 seasons
Visitor Impact: 30-minute traffic delays along Tioga
Road due to construction.
Accessible parking spaces available west
of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center.
Where to Go and What to Do in Yosemite National Park
Inside:
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Things to Do
04
Services
06
Programs
10
Hiking
12
Protecting Yourself
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Feature Story
Back Yosemite Valley Map
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Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Discover Yosemite
Let your curiosity guide you to new places
Entrance Fees
Non-commercial car, truck, RV, or van
with 15 or fewer passenger seats
(No per-person fee)
Vehicle Valid for 3 days
$35/Vehicle
Valley Visitor Center
Upper
Yosemite
Fall
We strongly recommend moving around the
east end of Yosemite Valley on foot or bike
in the white circles show the average walking
20
by the red circles.
Yosemite
Valley
Lodge
Lower
Pines
5
North
Pines
Mirror Lake
Trailhead
Campground
Reservations
Curry
Village
Sentinel
Beach
Upper
Pines
Curry Village Parking
El Capitan
Picnic Area
25
Yosemite Valley Walking Map
- El Portal & Mariposa
5
Cathedral
Beach
Average Walking Times
Walking Routes
Campground
Interagency Military Pass (Free)
(Annual) For active duty U.S. military
and dependents.
Parking
Picnic Area
Bridalveil
Fall
To
Housekeeping
Camp
Yosemite Village Parking
Interagency Annual Senior Pass $20
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents
62 and over.
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U.S. Military
Veterans (Free)
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Chapel
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Interagency Senior Pass $80
(Lifetime) For U.S. citizens or
permanent residents 62 and over.
Interagency Access Pass (Free)
(Lifetime)
For permanently disabled
- San Francisco
U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The Ahwahnee
30
5
Yosemite Falls Parking
Interagency Annual Pass $80
Valid for one year at all federal
recreation sites.
To
10
Camp 4
Yosemite Pass $70,
Valid for one year in Yosemite.
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Medical
Clinic
time between each destination, represented
Individual Valid for 3 days
$20 (In a bus, on foot, bicycle, or horse),
To
Yosemite
Village
Lower
Yosemite
Fall
if possible. On the map below, the numbers
10
Motorcycle Valid for 3 days
$30/motorcycle
Walking Yosemite Valley
Restroom
N
0
1 km
1 mile
Walk-In Campground
Gold Star Families (Free)
Must present paper voucher
- Glacier Point
Interagency 4th Grade Pass (Free)
Wawona
Must present paper voucher.
Fresno
U.S. 5th Grade Voucher (Free)
Must present paper voucher.
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Reservations
Day Use/Campground Reservations
(877) 444-6777; www.recreation.gov
Lodging Reservations
(888) 413-8869
www.travelyosemite.com
Group Sales Office: (888) 339-3481
5
Regional Info
Yosemite Area Regional
Transportation System (YARTS)
www.yarts.com
Highway 120 West
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce
(800) 449-9120 or (209) 962-0429
Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau
(800) 446-1333; www.tcvb.com
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Highway 41
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
(559) 683-4636; www.yosemitethisyear.com
2
Highway 132/49
Coulterville Visitor Center
(209) 878-3329
Highway 140/49
California Welcome Center, Merced
(800) 446-5353 or (209) 724-8104
www.yosemite-gateway.org
Mariposa County Visitor Center
(866) 425-3366 or (209) 966-7081
Yosemite Mariposa County
Tourism Bureau
(209) 742-4567; www.yosemite.com
Highway 120 East
Lee Vining Chamber of Commerce
and Mono Lake Visitor Center,
(760) 647-6629, www.leevining.com
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3
Happy
Isles
Mist
Trail
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Yosemite Valley
1
Yosemite Valley, open year-round, is world-famous for its impressive waterfalls, cliffs,
and unusual rock formations. Get there via Highway 41/Wawona Road from Fresno,
Highway 140/El Portal Road from Merced, Highway 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road from
Manteca, and (during summer) via the Tioga Road/Highway 120 east from Lee Vining.
Yosemite Valley is home to massive cliff faces like El Capitan and Half Dome, plunging
waterfalls including the tallest in North America, and attractive meadows. While Yosemite
Falls slows to a trickle by August, a moderate hike will bring you to impressive Vernal and
Nevada Falls. Walk to Mirror Lake, where you will see reflections of Half Dome. Gaze up
at El Capitan, a massive granite monolith that stands 3,593 feet from base to summit. Whether
you explore the valley by foot, bike, car, or tour, you will behold scenery that will leave you
breathless and eager to see what’s around the next corner.
Glacier Point Road
2
Wild flowers in Yosemite Valley. NPS Image / Christine White Loberg
Glacier Point, an overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome,
and Yosemite’s high country, is located 30 miles (a one-hour drive) from Yosemite
Valley or Wawona. To get there from either of these places, take the Wawona Road (Highway
41) to Chinquapin, then turn onto Glacier Point Road. At Glacier Point, a short, paved, and
wheelchair-accessible trail takes you to an exhilarating—some might say unnerving—view
3,214 feet down to Yosemite Valley below.
Wawona and Mariposa Grove
3
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is located 36 miles (1 ¼ hours) south of
Yosemite Valley via the Wawona Road (Highway 41), two miles from the park’s South
Entrance. The nearby Yosemite History Center in Wawona is a collection of historic buildings
associated with people and events that shaped the national park idea in Yosemite.
The view from Glacier Point. NPS Image / Sarah Gulick
Tioga Road and Tuolumne Grove
4
Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes, and granite
domes. It is usually open from late May or early June through November. The
road’s elevation ranges from 6,200 feet to nearly 10,000 feet. The White Wolf area,
midway across the park, is the starting point for day hikes to Lukens Lake and Harden
Lake. To see giant sequoias, park at the Tuolumne Grove parking area on the Tioga
Road, and walk one steep mile down to the grove. Or park at Merced Grove trailhead
on Big Oak Flat Road and walk 1.5 steep miles down to the grove. These groves are
smaller than the more-famous Mariposa Grove, but are quieter and off-limits to vehicles.
Remember, walking down is easier than walking back up.
Tuolumne Meadows
5
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. NPS Image / Jeffrey Trust
Tuolumne Meadows provides a glimpse of the High Sierra. The Wild and Scenic
Tuolumne River winds through broad sub-alpine meadows surrounded by even
higher granite domes and peaks. It is the jumping off place for countless hikes, whether you
venture out for a day or a week. Stop at the Tuolumne Meadows information center to find
out about hikes to Cathedral Lakes, Elizabeth Lake, Lembert Dome, or along the Tuolumne
River through Lyell Canyon. See page 6 for hiking suggestions.
Hetch Hetchy
6
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, a source of drinking water and hydroelectric power for
the City of San Francisco, is home to spectacular scenery and the starting point for
many wilderness trails. The area’s low elevation makes it a good place to hike in autumn and
winter. The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is located 40 miles (1¼ hour) from Yosemite Valley via
the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120W) and the Evergreen Road. The Hetch Hetchy Road
Cathedral Peak. NPS Image
is open from 8am to 5pm. Vehicles and/or trailers over 25 feet long, and RVs and other
vehicles over 8 feet wide are not permitted on the narrow, winding Hetch Hetchy Road.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. NPS Image
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Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Services in Yosemite
Schedule
Food and Drink
YOSEMITE VILLAGE
Village Grill
11am to 5pm
Degnan’s Kitchen
7am to 11am; 11:30am to 6pm
THE AHWAHNEE
Dining Room
Breakfast: 7am to 10am
Lunch: 11:30am to 2pm
Dinner: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
The Ahwahnee Bar
2pm to 9pm
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE
Starbucks Coffee
Closed for the Season
Base Camp Eatery
Breakfast: 7am to 10am
Lunch: 11am to 2pm
Dinner: 4pm to 9pm
Mountain Room Bar
5pm to 9pm
Mountain Room Restaurant
Temporarily Closed
CURRY VILLAGE
Coffee Corner
6:30am to 2pm,
6:30am to 11am beginning Sep 7
Pizza Deck
12pm to 9pm
Bar 1899
12pm to 9pm,
2pm to 9pm beginning Sep 9
Meadow Grill
7am to 10am, Closes for the Season Sep 26
WAWONA AREA
Wawona Hotel Dining Room
Breakfast: 7am to 10am
Lunch: 11am to 2pm
Dinner: 5pm to 9pm
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS
Tuolumne Meadows Grill
Closed for the Season
Groceries
YOSEMITE VILLAGE
Village Store
8am to 8pm
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE
Gift/Grocery
8am to 8pm
All available operations and hours of operations are subject to change. Check local resources and area signage in light of
changing public health requirements related to COVID-19.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room. NPS Image / Sheree Peshlakai
CURRY VILLAGE
Gift/Grocery
9am to 7pm
EL PORTAL
El Portal Market
9am to 7pm
WAWONA
Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop
9am to 5pm
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS
Tuolumne Meadows Store
9am to 7pm, Closes for the Season Sep 19
Books, Gifts, & Apparel
YOSEMITE VILLAGE
Yosemite Conservancy Bookstore
at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
9am to 5pm (outdoor “to-go” store)
The Ansel Adams Gallery
10am to 4pm
Village Store
8am to 8pm
THE AHWAHNEE
Gift Shop
9am to 7pm
Sweet Shop
11am to 6pm
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE
Gift/Grocery
8am to 8pm
CURRY VILLAGE
Gift/Grocery
9am to 7pm
Yosemite Mountain Shop
8:30am to 4:30pm
GLACIER POINT
Glacier Point Gift Shop
9am to 5pm
WAWONA
Wawona Store & Pioneer Gift Shop
9am to 5pm
Yosemite Conservancy Depot at
Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza
9am to 5pm (outdoor “to-go” store)
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS
Tuolumne Meadows Store
9am to 7pm, Closes for the Season Sep 19
Recreation
CURRY VILLAGE
Bike Rental Stand
8am to 6pm,
10am to 5pm beginning Sep 7
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
YOSEMITE COMMUNITY CHURCH (THE CHAPEL)
Resident Minister: Pastor Brent Moore
209/372-4831 – www.YosemiteValleyChapel.org
www.YosemiteValleyChapelWeddings.org
Email for wedding information and availability:
YosemiteChapel@sbcglobal.net
CHURCH OF CHRIST (Non-denominational)
El Portal Chapel / Worship: Sunday 11am
209/379-2100
SUNDAY - CHAPEL SERVICES:
9:15am – Year-round
11am – Memorial Day to Labor Day
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
No meetings at this time
Oakhurst Hotline: 559/683-1662
*Subject to Covid -19 policies. Please call the chapel
for current information before you travel.
NPS Image
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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Yosemite Mountaineering School
8:30am to 12pm; 1pm to 4:30pm
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE
Bike Rental Stand
8am to 6pm,
10am to 5pm beginning Sep 7
Gas Stations
EL PORTAL
Pay 24 hours with credit or debit card
WAWONA SERVICE STATION
Pay 24 hours with credit or debit card
CRANE FLAT
Pay 24 hours with credit or debit card
General Services
Medical Clinic - Yosemite Valley
209/372-4637; Emergency: CALL 9-1-1
Monday - Friday: 9am to 7pm,
Closed during federal holidays
Yosemite Village Garage
Towing available 24 hours
NO gas in Yosemite Valley.
11am to 3pm
Post Offices
YOSEMITE VILLAGE
Main Office
Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to noon
YOSEMITE VALLEY LODGE
Monday - Friday: 12:30pm to 2:45pm
EL PORTAL
Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
Closed 12:30pm to 1:30pm
WAWONA
9am to 5pm
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Yosemite Valley
Where to Go and What to Do
Yosemite Valley Visitor
Center and Bookstore
A visitor contact station is available in front of
the visitor center for information and updates
from 9am to 5pm. The Yosemite Conservancy
Bookstore will be operating as an outdoor “togo” store, daily from 9am to 5pm.
YOSEMITE THEATER
Closed Spring and Summer of 2021
Yosemite Museum
Closed Spring and Summer of 2021
INDIAN CULTURAL VILLAGE
Walk through the reconstructed Indian
Village of Ahwahnee and learn about the
structures the Ahwahneechee lived in and
the plants they used for survival. View the
interactive displays and see the ceremonial
roundhouse, bark houses, and sweathouse
members of the local tribes still actively use.
Located behind the Yosemite Museum in
Yosemite Village.
YOSEMITE WOMEN EXHIBIT
Despite many challenges, on August 18, 1920,
the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving
Mother Curry was active in the day to day business of Curry Village. Here she is, dressed in white, helping guests prepare for a tour of Yosemite. Photo courtesy of
Yosemite NP Archives
Yosemite Women Exhibit
In honor of the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, Yosemite National Park researched stories of incredible
women who changed this amazing place: culturally, professionally, and even the physical landscape! Some through
determination, others through collaboration, each individual found the power to succeed in Yosemite.
women the right to vote. To honor this,
Yosemite is sharing stories of women who,
often through sheer grit and determination,
changed Yosemite, or came to this place and
found themselves changed.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR YOSEMITE
RENAISSANCE 37
rentals only. The Valley Wilderness Center is
in Yosemite by Charles L. Weed in 1859,
If you are an artist inspired by Yosemite
located in Yosemite Village in between the post
and one of the first digital photographs of
office and the Ansel Adams Gallery.
Yosemite made by Ted Orland in 1986. A
National Park and the California Sierra
Visit the Tudor Lounge at The Ahwahnee
through October to join in the celebration
of women and their often-overlooked
contributions to Yosemite National Park
in their roles as artists, Ranger-naturalists,
entrepreneurs, and leaders.
This exhibit was made possible by the generous
funding and support from the Yosemite
Conservancy.
Nevada, you can apply! The competition is
open to artists world-wide and offers $4000
in cash awards. Our mission is to encourage
the public to protect and preserve our parks
and wild lands through art! Visit www.
yosemiterenaissance.org to learn more.
Wilderness Center
Open daily from 8am to 5pm. Under COVID
modified operations, the center offers
permit reservation pick up and bear canister
The Ansel Adams
Gallery
monitor on hand will also feature a rotating
slideshow of work by YOU, the park guest.
Please visit www.anseladams.com/smart to
The Ansel Adams Gallery is open daily from
learn how your own smartphone image could
10am to 4pm. Experience a variety of fine
be on display in our gallery in Yosemite.
arts, hand-crafts, and a collection of Ansel
Adams original photographs. We offer half-day
photography classes and private guided tours,
reservations required. Call 209/372- 4413 or
visit anseladams.com/photographyeducation.
Located in Yosemite Village.
Yosemite Bike Share
The free Yosemite Bike Share is open for the
summer season! You can use the bike share for
short trips (up to two hours) in Yosemite Valley.
1.
Current Exhibition
Indian
Village
Yosemite
Cemetery
Yosemite
Museum
NPS
Headquarters
New Exhibition
Visitor Center, Theater,
and Auditorium
Ansel
Adams
Gallery
Starting Smart: An Evolution in Photography
Wilderness
Center
Post
Office
August 8, 2021 - October 2, 2021
Medical Clinic
The smartphone has become a dominant
Degnan’s Kitchen
and Loft
To
The
Ahwahnee
Hotel
means of photographic interpretation and
exploration. Rarely do we expect people to be
separated from their phones, and by proxy, a
Visitor
Center
camera. But more than a mere record keeper
Indi
To Yosemite
Valley Lodge
an
or selfie factory, the smartphone camera is
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ny
3.
Visit yosemite.org/yosemite-bike-share to
learn more about this program, see a map of
bike paths and plan your routes.
a natural “next step” in photography as our
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ee
k
To Yosemite
Valley Lodge
Village Store
and Village Grill
2.
Get connected: Download the Yosemite
Bike Share mobile app for Apple/iOS or
Android in advance.
Get a bike: Use the app to unlock a bike
at one of the Yosemite Bike Share stations,
located at the Yosemite Village Parking Area
and Yosemite Falls Day Use Parking Area.
Get pedaling: Ride safely! Use the helmet
provided with the bike (or wear your own)
and stay on roads and paved bike paths.
30 minutes
culture has become more mobile and social
– with as much creative potential as its large
Village
Garage
format or SLR predecessors.
Opening at The Ansel Adams Gallery on
Yosemite
Village
August 8, Starting Smart: An Evolution
in Photography will feature images made
Yosemite
Village
Parking
From
Curry
Village
by smartphones and printed as fine art
photographs finished in gold leaf, platinum,
cyanotype and pigment. Also on display will
be a copy of the first photograph ever made
5
Experience Your America Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley
Programs and Art
Yosemite Conservancy
ADVENTURES AND ART CLASSES
Join Yosemite Conservancy for a memorable
park experience! Preregistration is required
for all Conservancy adventures and art classes.
Outdoor Adventures
Our
naturalist
guides
lead
day
hikes,
backpacking trips, art retreats and more.
Register: yosemite.org/adventures.
Aug 26-29 Backpack: Ten Lakes & Grant Lake
Aug 26-29 Yosemite Field School: Bighorn
Backpack
Sep 2-5
Backpack: May Lake & High Peaks
Sep 3-5
Backpack: Clouds Rest (1 Night)
Sep 5-6
Overnight Under the Stars
Sep 20
Full Moon Hike: Taft Point
Sep 24-26 Workshop: Yosemite MiwokPaiute Basketry
register in advance: yosemite.org/art.
Aug 23-27 Pastel Landscapes with
Tsungwei Moo
Aug 30 -
Acrylic Painting with
Sep 3
Candida Webb
Sep 6-17
Watercolor Painting with
Michael Friedland
Sep 20 -
Watercolor Painting with
Oct 1
Casey Cheuvront
Looking to stretch your creative muscles for
a little longer? Join one of our upcoming art
retreats! We’re offering a Plein Air Watercolor
program in Yosemite Valley with artist Steve
Curl, September 8-11.
Wine and Paint
Cool down after a long day in Yosemite! Join one
of our virtual Wine and Paint classes, offered
every Friday evening. Bring your watercolor
Art Classes and Art Retreats
Outdoor art classes meet in front of the Valley
Visitor Center every weekday (Monday–
Friday, 10am to 2pm) through October, and
Illustration by Stefani Lacy
are taught by professional artists. Please
painting supplies and a beverage of your choice,
all ages are welcome. $25. Learn more and
register at yosemite.org/wine-and-paint.
Become A Junior Ranger!
You can become a Yosemite Junior Ranger by taking this self-guided handbook with you as you travel around the park and complete
the activities that are the best fit for you. The Yosemite Junior Ranger handbook is sold for $3.50 plus tax at stores throughout Yosemite
National Park and online. When you are done, share your booklet with a park ranger at any Yosemite visitor center during operating
hours to receive your badge.
YOSEMITE VALLEY
Climber Coffee (Except Aug 29) 2 hrs. Meet with NPS climbers rangers to discuss current events surrounding the climbing community. Camp 4 campground, near the registration booth. (NPS)
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Aug 29) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge (NPS)
Ranger Talk 15 mins. Front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite’s story. Topics change daily. (NPS)
10:00am
12:30pm
2:30pm
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Aug 30) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge (NPS)
Ranger Talk 15 mins. Front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite’s story. Topics change daily. (NPS)
Tuesday
10:00am
12:30pm
2:30pm
6:00pm
8:30pm
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Aug 31) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge (NPS)
Ranger Talk 15 mins. Front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite’s story. Topics change daily. (NPS)
Yosemite Valley Sunset Walk 2 hrs. Join a naturalist for a stroll in the Valley. Register at yosemite.org/adventures. $10 (YC)
Explore Yosemite’s Night Skies 1.5 hrs. Join a naturalist for stargazing in the Valley. Register at yosemite.org/adventures. $25 (YC)
Wednesday
9:00am
10:00am
12:00pm
12:30pm
2:30pm
A Stroll Through Time 2 hrs. Join a naturalist for a stroll in the Valley. Register at yosemite.org/adventures. $10 (YC)
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
Stagecoach Stories 2 hrs. Register at yosemite.org/adventures. $10 (YC)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Sep 1) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge (NPS)
Ranger Talk 15 mins. Front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite’s story. Topics change daily. (NPS)
10:00am
12:30pm
2:30pm
6:00pm
8:30pm
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Aug 26 and Sep 2) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge (NPS)
Ranger Talk 15 mins. Front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite’s story. Topics change daily. (NPS)
Yosemite Valley Sunset Walk 2 hrs. Join a naturalist for a stroll in the Valley. Register at yosemite.org/adventures. $10 (YC)
Explore Yosemite’s Night Skies 1.5 hrs. Join a naturalist for stargazing in the Valley. Register at yosemite.org/adventures. $25 (YC)
10:00am
12:30pm
2:30pm
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Aug 27) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite’s big walls. West side of El Capitan bridge (NPS)
Ranger Talk 15 mins. Front of Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Join a ranger to learn more about Yosemite’s story. Topics change daily. (NPS)
10:00am
12:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
Cultural Demonstrations 2 hrs. Drop-in anytime during these two hours. See sign at Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Information Tents for specific location near the tents. (NPS)
ASK-A-CLIMBER (Except Aug 28) 4 hrs. View climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and disc