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August 2018 Recreation & Activities Activities subject to weather and changing conditions – visit Recreation Desk for updates

Guided Tours

Big Trees Hike & Swim

Experience the unique beauty and majesty of the western Sierra on this half day adventure to

Yosemite’s Giant Sequoias. This 3-mile round trip historic walk takes you along one of the first

roads into Yosemite and into a grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living tree species on Earth! Just

as the day starts to heat up we’ll head to one of our guide-favorite swimming holes.

9am-2:30pm, $130 adults, $70 per youth (8-12 years)

Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Tour (with Optional Hike)

This spectacular and wide-ranging tour takes you high above the Yosemite Valley floor to stunning

Glacier Point. Enjoy unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley, and then continue on with a memorable

tour of the Valley, visiting impressive waterfalls, scenic vistas and other famous attractions. You’ll

have the option to enjoy a self-guided hike down the famous Four Mile Trail to the Valley floor.

9am-5pm, $160 per adult, $90 per youth (4-12 years)

Wonders of Yosemite Hike & Tour

Enjoy the beauty and grandeur of Yosemite during our unique combination of our Yosemite Valley

and Giant Sequoia guided naturalist tour. This two-in-one tour provides the classic Yosemite

experience, from dramatic waterfalls, endless wildflowers and stunning panoramas to majestic Giant

Sequoia trees.

9am-5:30pm, $160 per adult, $90 per youth (8-12 years)

Upper Yosemite Falls & Columbia Rock Hike

This 7.6-mile hike takes you to breathtaking panoramic views of Yosemite Valley and picturesque

views of both Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. During spring or early summer witness Yosemite Falls

roaring and in full effect. Your naturalist guide will you take you to the top of the highest waterfall in

North America (2,450 feet) for an experience you are sure to remember for the rest of your life. If

you are looking for a challenge and a way to see breathtaking views of both waterfalls and the valley

from above, this is the tour for you!

8:30am-5pm, $175 per adult (age 14+)

Yosemite High Country Naturalist Tour

Experience the unforgettable, breathtaking and serene High Country. This extraordinary tour takes

you to the Park’s less traveled High Sierra, where we visit scenic vistas, take short walks and relax

among stunning lakes, pristine meadows, rivers, granite domes and peaks.

8:30am-5pm, $160 per adult, $90 per youth (4-12 years)

North Dome Naturalist Hike

This 9-mile guided hike to one of Yosemite’s premier destinations takes you through lush old

growth forest to a breathtaking perch on the North Rim of Yosemite Valley, directly across from

Half Dome. A day spent hiking in the High Country is unforgettable, and the view atop North

Dome is an absolute jaw-dropper – among the finest in the Sierra.

8:30am-5pm, $160 per adult, $90 per youth (9-12 years)

Mono Pass Naturalist Hike

Come with us on an adventure in the very heart of the Yosemite High Country. This 7.4-mile hike

takes you through pristine Lodgepole Pine forests and alpine meadows to the edge of the timberline

and places you on the crest of the Sierra Nevada range with views of Mono Lake and the Eastside,

by way of one of the oldest Native American trails in the Park.

8:30am-5:30pm, $170 per person (12 years and up)

Glen Aulin Naturalist Hike

Join us for an epic adventure in the very heart of the Yosemite High Country. This 13-mile (round

trip) trail to White Cascade and the Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp takes you to cascading waterfalls,

granite cliffs, pristine meadows, and breathtaking alpine forests.

8am-5:30pm, $195 per adult

Sunset Vista Happy Hour Tour

What better way to end your day in Yosemite than watching the last rays of the sun illuminate the

majestic Tuolumne River Valley? Our guide will take you on an exciting drive up to a dramatic vista

where you can relax with some wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage) and snack on a delicious cheese

plate. Bring your camera to catch the amazing views, and maybe some twilight wildlife!

Departure time varies, $45 per adult, $25 per youth (12 and under)

FOR AVAILABILITY & RESERVATIONS: Visit www.EvergreenLodge.com/Explore; email

Recreation@EvergreenLodge.com; call (209) 379-2606 extension 3; or visit the Recreation Desk.

Adventure Tours & Special Events

Stargazing

Experience the night sky like never before! Far from light pollution, you’ll be up close to nature’s light

show, gazing through our Dobsonian telescope. Observe stars, planets, constellations, and

glimmering galaxies while hearing fun facts and mythology of the Yosemite night’s sky.

$35 per adult $15 per youth (12 and under).

Fly Fishing Trips

Whether you’re an experienced fly fisher looking for the best fishing holes, or you’re a beginner

who’s never picked up a fishing rod before, our fly fishing partners can help you with your cast, share

tips and techniques, teach you how to read water, or just provide the right fly for a certain fish.

Advance reservation required

Private Half Day prices start at $300, Private Full Day prices start at $300

Full Day & Half Day White Water Rafting Trips

Experience the exhilaration of the finest whitewater rafting in the state on the beautiful Merced and

Tuolumne Rivers (class III to V).

Offered daily, times vary and prices start at $118.72 per adult, $108.12 per youth (7-17)

Live Music & Events

Yosemite Conservancy Ranger Talk: Thursdays at 7pm, Main Plaza Sun Deck. Make friends with

a Yosemite National Park Ranger and discover the wonders of Yosemite!

Rylee’s Reptiles: August 6th at 5pm, Main Plaza Sun Deck. Meet Rylee and her exotic friends!

Live Music:

Aug. 3rd at 5 pm, Coyote Hill - Sequoia

Aug. 7th at 6 pm, Main Plaza – The Deadlies

Aug. 14th at 6 pm, Main Plaza – Steven Graves Band

Aug. 21st at 6 pm, Main Plaza – Little Muddy Instrumentals

Aug. 24th at 5 pm, Coyote Hill – Sequoia

Aug. 28th at 6 pm, Main Plaza – Tommy Alexandar

Aug. 31st at 6 pm, Main Plaza – Justin Ancheta Band

Wellness

Therapeutic Massage

Round out your Yosemite adventure with our talented team of certified massage therapists. Our

revitalizing massages include a balancing Evergreen Signature, relaxing Swedish, therapeutic Deep

Tissue, soothing Hot Stone, and comforting Pregnancy massage. More treatments and enhancements

are available.

Advance reservation required.

Yoga Classes

Join us for a peaceful Hatha Flow featuring a blend of strength building, flexibility, slow and fluid

movement, and deep stretches. We’ll cycle between building heat and cooling down for a practice

that is uplifting and strong, leaving you with more energy than when you began. Classes are designed

for all ability levels.

Advance reservation required. $30 per person (ages 15+).

Rental Equipment

Elevate your Yosemite experience with our day-use rental equipment!

Bikes Helmets Backpacks Binoculars

Bike Trailers Bike locks Snowshoes Trekking poles

Mountain Strollers Yoga Mats Disks

Visit the Recreation Desk located in the Recreation Center for trip details and availability

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Monday

• Make Your Own Owl Mask: 10am-3pm, Tuolumne Hall. Use felt or foam paper to design your own owl mask.

• Sierra Reptiles: 3-5pm, Tuolumne Hall, ($5 per reptile) Paint a wooden snake or lizard to take home with you. Get

yours from our Recreation Desk.

• Adventure Film: By Request at 5pm, Tuolumne Hall Theater. El Capitan: Climbing the Wall (60 minutes)

• Bingo!: 7pm, Recreation Center. Join us for three rounds and a chance to win a prize.

• S’mores: 7-9pm. Recreation Center’s Outdoor Fireplace. An Evergreen favorite!

Tuesday

• Paper Crafts: 10am-3pm, Tuolumne Hall. Join us for a family friendly, self-guided paper craft.

• Animal Tracks: 3-5pm, Recreation Center ($10 per track) Mix your own cast and pour it into the track of your favorite

Yosemite animal- once it’s dry it’s yours to paint and keep.

• Natural History Film Series: By Request at 5pm, Tuolumne Hall Theater. Bears in our National Parks (60 minutes)

• Wildfire Talk: 6pm, Recreation Center. Join us as we discuss the effect fire has on our local ecosystem and learn the

process of preventing wildfires today.

• S’mores: 7-9pm. Recreation Center’s Outdoor Fireplace. An Evergreen favorite!

Wednesday

• Firefly Craft: 10am-3pm, Recreation Center. Use your kit to make your own glowing firefly!

• Crack A Geode: 3-5pm, Recreation Center ($10 per geode). Crack your own geode and discover the beauty within.

• Live Music & BBQ in the Plaza: 6pm, Main Plaza. Featuring different bands weekly, see inside booklet for details.

• California Beer Tasting: 6pm, Main Plaza – Try a variety of California Craft Brews while enjoying the music in the

plaza! Pricing and beer list varies, see Recreation for today’s selection.

• S’mores: 7-9pm, Recreation Center’s Outdoor Fireplace. An Evergreen favorite!

Thursday

• Incredible Insects: 10am-3pm, Tuolumne Hall. Use clay and natural objects to create your own insect.

• Build A Birdfeeder: 3-5pm, Recreation Center ($15 per birdfeeder, ages 8 & up) Assemble your very own birdfeeder

made from recycled cedar fencing. Birdhouses available for children under 8.

• Natural History Film: By request at 5pm, Tuolumne Hall Theater. The Mono Lake Story (30 minutes)

• Yosemite Conservancy Ranger Talk: 7pm, Sun Deck. Meet a friendly Yosemite National Park Ranger!

• S’mores: 7-9pm. Recreation Center’s Outdoor Fireplace. An Evergreen favorite!

Friday

• Make Your Own Wind Chime: 10am-3pm, Recreation Center. Beads and chimes provided, you bring the creativity!

• Tie Dye! 3-5pm, Main Plaza. $20, includes logo tee shirt – purchase at Recreation Desk.

• Adventure Film: By Request at 5pm, Tuolumne Hall Theater. Valley Uprising: Yosemite’s Rock Climbing Revolution

(1 hour 43 minutes)

• Bingo!: 7pm, Recreation Center. Join us for three rounds and a chance to win a prize.

• S’mores: 7-9pm. Recreation Center’s Outdoor Fireplace. An Evergreen favorite!

Saturday

• Make Your Own Postcard: 10am-3pm, Recreation Center. Use one of our handmade linocut stamps and design your

own postcard to send to a friend or family member! Postcard stamp included.

• Make Your Own Flower Garden: 3-5pm, Recreation Center ($10 per kit) Paint a pot and plant your garden starter

just in time for Summer.

• Animals of Yosemite Talk: 6pm, Coyote Hill. Join our knowledgeable naturalist and learn about the wildlife of

Yosemite National Park!

• S’mores: 7-9pm, Coyote Hill. An Evergreen favorite!

Sunday

• Rockin’ Lady Bugs: 10am-3pm, Tuolumne Hall. Paint a rock to look like a lady bug, or use your imagination!

• Snow Cones: 1-3 pm, Main Plaza. Cool off with a refreshing treat!

• Hummingbird Feeder Craft: 3-5pm. Recreation Center. Make your own hummingbird feeder that you can take home

with you and attract Hummingbirds to your garden ($5 per kit, purchase at Recreation Center).

• Adventure Film: By Request at 5pm, Tuolumne Hall Theater. Vertical Frontier- History of Rock Climbing in Yosemite

(1 hour, 30 minute)

• S’mores: 7-9pm. Recreation Center’s Outdoor Fireplace. An Evergreen favorite!

Activities located in the Main Plaza and Sun Deck are subject to weather conditions.