Visit the Yosemite Museum, located in the New Village, open 8 a. m. to 5
p. m. Interesting exhibits of the geology, Indians, early history,
trees, flowers, birds, and mammals of Yosemite. Wild-flower garden and
demonstrations of native Indian life in back of museum. Short talks on
geology of the Valley given several times each day. Library, information
desk, and headquarters for nature guide service. Maps and booklets.
Take the auto caravan tour of the Valley floor with your own car,
starting from the museum at 9:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. A ranger-naturalist
leads the caravan and explains the interesting features of Yosemite on
this free trip of about 2 hours around the Valley, every day except
Sunday and holidays.
A daily tour of the Valley in open stages is an ideal way to see the
most in a short time. Inquire at Camp Curry, Yosemite Lodge, or the
Ahwahnee for rates and schedules on stage transportation.
Visitors desiring to make an unescorted tour of the Valley should take
the Valley floor loop road, stopping at points of interest which are
signed. See detailed map of Valley. See the wonderful view of the whole
expanse of the Valley from the east portal of the 4,233-foot tunnel, a
short, easy drive of 1½ miles up the new Wawona Road, just west of
Bridalveil Fall.
Take trips afield with a ranger-naturalist. See posted daily schedules.
During July and August a naturalist leads a party once each week on a
7-day hiking trip through the spectacular high-mountain regions of the
park, stopping each night at a High Sierra camp. See bulletins posted at
hotels and camps.
Visit the fish hatchery at Happy Isles.
See the sunrise at Mirror Lake.
Camp-fire entertainments every night except Sunday in Camp 14.
Outdoor entertainments every evening at 8 o’clock at Camp Curry.
See the fire fall each night at 9 o’clock from the upper end of the
Valley or at Camp Curry.
Bears are fed every evening at 9:30 o’clock about 2 miles west of the
Old Village.
Dances every evening except Sunday at 9 o’clock at Camp Curry.
See complete programs of weekly events which are posted at camps,
hotels, and lodges.
Visit Yosemite both summer and winter—The all-year highway is open every
day of the year. Keep your Yosemite automobile permit—it is good for the
entire year. Each season has its particular charm.
In spring—booming waterfalls, rushing streams, green meadows.
In summer—ideal camping, High Sierra trips, good fishing.
In autumn—beautiful autumn coloring, ideal Indian summer weather.
In winter—a different Yosemite, with snow mantling trees and cliffs,
all-winter sports—skating, skiing, tobogganing.