Category: Things to do
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Hiking to Vernal or Nevada Falls? Listen Up.
If you’re planning on hiking Vernal or Nevada Falls be sure to stop by the visitor center as the Winter Route is now in use. This means that some areas are now off limits to protect visitors from falling ice, snow, and slipping on icy trails.
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Yosemite In Winter
I saw on a forum for a photography group where someone was asking what it’s like in Yosemite in winter. The picture above was taken today around 11 a.m. (click for larger version) Normally Yosemite can be quite cold in the winter. There’s usually a couple of inches of snow on the ground in the…
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Steven Riley to Host Story Time and Book Signing
Author and illustrator of the popular children’s book ‘Little Ty Cooney and the Big Yosemite Race’ Steven Riley will be hosting a special story time and book signing this Saturday, December 2nd from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ansel Adams Gallery. Riley will also demonstrate drawing techniques following the story time and book signing.
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Here’s One For Teachers
Did you know that the Yosemite Institute has lesson plans for educators? What better way to spread your love of Yosemite than to share it with young minds. The lesson plans are designed to teach kids not only about the geology and biodiversity of the park but also have Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology…
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The Roaring 20’s Come To Life In Yosemite National Park
Step into the Ahwahnee this weekend and step back in time to the roaring 20’s. There’s a gala dinner and lots of fun activies scheduled for a fun packed, exciting weekend. YosemitePark.com: “This incredible event at The Ahwahnee is a celebration of the music, art, architecture, clothing, jewelry, historical significance and overall culture of the…
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If you’re in the park March 10 – 12th here’s something to check out, the 19th annual Mariposa Storytelling Festival
Here’s something fun to do if you’re in the area on March 10-12th. Mariposa (just down highway 140 from the Arch Rock entrance) will be holding it’s 19th annual Mariposa Storytelling Festival. It’s 3 days of fun, excitement, and lots of stories. Don’t worry if you can’t make the drive out to Mariposa though. From…
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Mai Lee Asks About Yosemite Around Easter
Mai Lee writes: I am planning to go to Yosemite with my family in April during my sister’s kids Spring break which also falls on the Easter Sunday weekend. Is that a good week to visit Yosemite? Will it be crowded? I am tempted to make reservation at Scenic Wonders, but not too thrill with…
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It’s Snow-Fun in Yosemite
There’s nothing that compares to winter in Yosemite. The new fallen snow. The beauty of the natural landscape. Except possibly seeing it all by moonlight. That’s right, the moonlight snowshoe walks are back and Yosemite could never be much more beautiful than it is. Description: a two mile snowshoe to an overlook in the beauty…
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Going Hiking in Yosemite? Grab Your DVD Player.
Grab your credit card folks because here’s one you’re not going to want to miss. Jon Shannon loves Yosemite. Love it a lot in fact. Loves it so much that when he decided to take some of his photography and make a new style trail guide he was sure it’d be a hit. The DVD…
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Yosemite Lodge Holiday Hours
If you’re headed into the park over the next week and looking to hang out at the lodge then here’s something you’ll want to know. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls – 2005 Holiday Hours of Operation December 24, 2005 – January 1, 2006 Food Court – Daily: Breakfast: 6:30 am – 11:00 am Lunch &…