| Earth Day Yosemite |
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This weekend, Yosemite National Park is celebrating
Earth Day in style with two and a half days of events for
visitors. The fun begins with a film festival Friday
night (see article below) and continues throughout the
day Saturday with a variety of activities and a
celebration on
the Village Mall. Sunday offers a stewardship project
and a Pedal, Play, and Protect guided bike ride through
the valley. Evening programs are offered each night.
For more information on this park-wide celebration and
a schedule of events, contact ejacobs@dncinc.com
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| EarthDance Film Festival this Friday |
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On Friday, April 20th at 7:00 pm, check out the
EarthDance Environmental Film Festival at the
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center
Theater.
Presented by the National Park
Service, Yosemite Association, and Yosemite Institute,
in association with the Oakland Museum of California,
the EarthDance Short Attention Span Environmental
Film Festival heralds sustainability with its juried
compilation of short comedies, documentaries,
mockumentaries, animations, thrillers, and
family-friendly films that invite you to celebrate your
relationship to the natural world.
The festival is free of charge, but a $5 suggested
donation is appreciated.
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| When is that Road Going to Open? |
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With summer just around the corner, the National Park
Service has recently activated their website for
Tioga and Glacier Point Roads plowing progress. Visit
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm for
details
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| Curry Village Tent Cabin Midweek Stays for $29! |
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From now through May 17, 2007, Yosemite Association
members can stay in an unheated Curry Village tent
cabin for just $29 per night! This offer is valid for
Sunday through Thursday night stays from April 19,
2007 through
May 17, 2007, for lodging only. The discount will be
provided at the time of check-in when you present a
printout of this e-newsletter and your valid YA
membership card. You can make your lodging
reservations at
www.yosemitepark.com or by calling 559-253-
5684.
The dogwood is blooming in Yosemite Valley, and
Curry Village is the place to see them! We hope you
can make a trip to the park soon to enjoy the spectacle.
We thank DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite for
extending this valuable offer to our members.
Not a member yet? It's easy to join! You can
do so online at
http://www.yosemite.org/member/special.htm. If
you
are joining to take advantage of this terrific lodging rate,
please call the YA office at 209-379-2317 Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. so that we can rush
your new member card to you in time for your trip.
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Believe it or not - It's Spring! |
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A sure sign that spring is here, despite the sudden
drop in temperature and falling snow, is the annual
dogwood bloom in Yosemite Valley.
Though we spent some time recently hiking above
snow line, it's hard not to enjoy the mountain
dogwoods in full bloom throughout the valley. Despite
their appearance, the striking 'flowers' are actually
petaloid bracts covering the branch tips.
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