Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The perfect way to experience the Ahwahnee Hotel without dipping too deep into your
pockets; settle in for a drink at this cozy bar, complete with pianist. Appetizers and light
meals ($10 to $25) provide sustenance.
Entertainment
In addition to the Yosemite Theater, other activities scheduled year round include campfire
programs, children's photo walks, twilight strolls, night-sky watching, ranger talks and
slide shows, and the tavern at the Evergreen Lodge has live bands some weekends. Scan
the
Yosemite Guide
for full details.
Yosemite Theater
THEATER
9am-7:30pm summer, shorter hours rest
of year)
Behind the visitor center, this theater screens two films: Ken Burns'
Yosemite: A Gather-
ing of Spirit
, a celebration of the Yosemite Grant's 150th anniversary, and the painfully
dramatic but beautifully photographed
Spirit of Yosemite.
The movies alternate, starting
every half-hour between 9:30am and 4:30pm (from noon on Sundays), and offer a free,
air-conditioned respite from the summer heat.
In the evening, take your pick from a rotating cast of performers, including actor Lee
Stetson, who portrays the fascinating life and philosophy of John Muir, and Park Ranger
Shelton Johnson, who re-creates the experiences of a Buffalo Soldier. There are also spe-
cial children's shows.
Information
Yosemite's entrance fee is $20 per vehicle or $10 for those on bicycle or foot and is valid
for seven consecutive days. Upon entering the park, you'll receive an NPS map and a copy
of the seasonal
Yosemite Guide
newspaper, which includes an activity schedule and cur-
rent opening hours of all facilities.
For recorded park information, campground availability, and road and weather condi-
tions, call 209-372-0200.
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