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Tours & Activities Calendar
September
2021
YOSEMITE FACE LIFT
Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing
YOSEMITE FLIGHT TOURS
Experience Yosemite from above with this once-in-
Association invite the public to participate in the a-lifetime flight over The Sierra Nevada wilderness.
16th Annual Yosemite Facelift, the largest volunteer Enjoy a rare view with unmatched photography
clean-up event held each fall to clean up trash and opportunities as you soar above the mountains.
debris from around the park after the busy summer Explore aerial views of Tuolumne Canyon, Cherry
season. Lake, The Emigrant Wilderness, and more!
Sept. 24th-30th, 2021 For more details, visit the Front Desk in Reception
8am-9am, $299 per person (all ages)
HALF DAY TOURS
Range of Light Yosemite Valley Tour
FULL DAY TOURS
May Lake & Mount Hoffman Naturalist Hike
Following the footsteps of John Muir, we visit the Valley’s Experience the geographic center of the park on this hiker's
most famous and impressive wonders as well as its hidden favorite. Enjoy 360-degree views and hike past one of the
secrets, with plenty of time to pause and relax while most stunning alpine lakes in the high country. Leave the
enjoying this delightful Yosemite Valley Tour. crowds behind while searching for prairie falcons and yellow-
9am-3pm, $150 per adult, $80 per youth (4-12 years) bellied marmots. From the summit of Mount Hoffman you
will get to take in dramatic and pristine views of the
Big Trees Hike & Swim Yosemite landscape.
This popular half day trip along the historic Old Big Oak Flat 8:30am-5pm, $175 per (12 years and older)
Road takes you into a grove of Yosemite’s famous Giant
Cloud's Rest Naturalist Hike
Sequoias and ends up at one of our favorite local swimming
The hike to Cloud’s Rest begins near Tenaya Lake,
holes for a swim and picnic lunch before heading back to the
considered to be the gateway to the high country, and
lodge.
continues south for over six miles to the exposed Cloud’s
9am-2:30pm, $150 per adult, $80 per youth (8-12 years)
Rest ridgeline. The highlight will be the exhilarating half mile
Valley Explorer Naturalist Hike up to the 9,900 foot granite summit. The panorama from the
Come explore the hidden trails of Yosemite Valley! Our top offers unobstructed views of Half Dome, the Cathedral
gentle to moderate 4 to 5 mile hike winds around many of range and Tenaya Canyon.
Yosemite’s iconic wonders and provides splendid views of 7am-7pm, $225 per person (12 years and older)
the valley's must-see sights! Glen Aulin Naturalist Hike
9:15am-3:45pm, $150 per adult, $80 per youth (8-12 years) Join us for an epic adventure in the very heart of the
EVENING TOUR
Yosemite High Country. This 10 mile (round trip) trail to
Tuolumne Fall takes you to a beautiful cascade waterfall,
Sunset Vista Happy Hour Tour granite cliffs, pristine meadows, and breathtaking alpine
On this popular two hour tour and Happy Hour to view the forests.
8:30am-5:30pm, $195 per person (12 years and older)
sun setting over the Tuolumne River Canyon we provide
chairs, a glass of wine (or soda) and snacks for you to enjoy Yosemite High Country Naturalist Tour
while you savor the serenity. This is one of the few Yosemite Discover the less traveled Yosemite High Country, where we
sunset tours with a Happy Hour element, courtesy of the visit scenic vistas, take short walks and relax among stunning
awesome guides at the Evergreen Lodge. alpine lakes, meadows, rivers, granite domes and peaks.
Start time varies, $55 per adult, $30 per youth (12 years & under) 8:30am-5pm, $175 per adult, $95 per youth (4-12 years)
OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING
Fully customizable private overnight backpacking trips in
Mono Pass Naturalist Hike
Explore the pristine heart of the Yosemite High Country on
this epic 7.4 mile hike. This trail will take you through
Yosemite National Park with our experienced naturalist
exquisite lodgepole pine forests and alpine meadows to the
guides range from 6-30 miles (over two days) and highlight
edge of the timberline while hiking to the top of Mono Pass.
some of the most iconic and the least visited areas of
This unforgettable trip takes you to the crest of the stunning
Yosemite!
Sierra Nevada.
May-Oct, $1050 one-two people; $350 each additional (4 max)
8:30am-5:30pm, $195 per person (12 years and older)
For more tour options, availability and reservations, visit the Recreation Desk in the Recreation Center,
EvergreenLodge.com, contact us at (209) 379-2606 x 3, or recreation@EvergreenLodge.com
LEARN SOMETHING NEW ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Fly Fishing Historical Scavenger Hunt
Our Private Fly Fishing trips allow every experience level to Our historical scavenger hunt is designed for adults and kids
find just what they need in order to obtain the upper hand in alike! You will hunt for clues leading you to different points
the Yosemite area. Our knowledgeable outfitters get you around property, gathering letters along the way that will
away from Yosemite’s main tourist attractions as you fly fish eventually spell out a fun fact. A prize will be given to those
in pristine locations around our beautiful park. who complete!
Full & half day trips available. Advance reservation required. Begin at the Recreation Desk
Photography Tours Yosemite Paint Party
Join professional nature photographer, biologist and Grab your friends and family and paint step-by-step iconic
naturalist Robb Hirsch on a private photography expedition Yosemite views with our experienced and enthusiastic local
in magical Yosemite National Park. After a short orientation artists. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind Yosemite creation to
to determine your experience and interest, he will design a take home and plenty of great memories. Includes: unique
customized trip to provide ample opportunity to learn and souvenir painting on canvas, everything to create the
practice a wide variety of field techniques to refine your painting and painting instruction.
own personal style and technical skills. Advance reservation required, $45 per person.
Full & half day trips available. Advance reservation required.
Stargazing
Glass Blowing Experience Experience the night sky like never before! Far from light
Join our expert glassblower for an exciting introduction to pollution, you’ll be up close to nature’s light show, gazing
the art of hot glass blowing. Make your own piece of glass through our Dobsonian telescope. Observe stars, planets,
art in this introductory level 45-minute class. constellations, and glimmering galaxies while listening to fun
Events held at Rush Creek Lodge. Advanced reservations required facts and mythology of the Yosemite sky.
$95 per person (8 years and older - children ages 8-16 require By request – Visit the Recreation Desk for current start times,
adult accompaniment) $35 per adult, $15 per youth (12 and under).
RUSH CREEK SPA
Imagine Yosemite’s magnificent waterfalls, granite formations,
glaciers, river rocks smoothed by the rushing river waters, hot
springs, fragrant wildflowers and the stirring sounds of
wildlife, all bundled up into one beautiful spa experience.
Inspiration has taken form with Warm Waterfall Coves,
Aromatherapy Steam Room and Himalayan Salt Sauna leading
to a Cool Mist Room and an innovative Sensory Room that will
genuinely transform you.
Try out these amenities with our Day Use pass for $60 OR a
variety of signature facials and massages.
Advance reservation required. Visit the Recreation Desk for details.
For more tour options, availability and reservations, visit the Recreation Desk in the Recreation Center,
EvergreenLodge.com, contact us at (209) 379-2606 x 3, or recreation@EvergreenLodge.com
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Day Time/ Location Activity Description
10am-3pm / Rec Center Sierra Critters ($5) Paint a wooden toy reptile, fish, or amphibian
3-5pm / Rec Center Compass Craft Learn about lodestones and make your very own compass
MON
7-9pm / Theater Room Historical Slideshow Enjoy images & stories of our area's past (shows every 15 min)
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores Roasted marshmallow, melted chocolate and graham crackers
10pm / Tavern Speakeasy Night Discover the secret password to participate
10am-3pm / Rec Center Monocular ($10) Make a magnifying device and use it to discover local wildlife
TUES
3-5pm / Rec Center Star Seeker Map Craft Build a planisphere to locate constellations in the night sky
7pm / Rec Center Property Tour The story of becoming the beautiful Lodge you visit today
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores A gooey marshmallow treat is sure to put a smile on your face
10am-3pm / Rec Center Owl Pellets ($10) Discover what owls eat while dissecting an owl pellet
3-5pm / Rec Center Postcard Activity Design your own postcard to send to a friend
WEDS
7pm / Rec Center Bingo! Test your luck at this game of chance (prizes awarded)
7-9pm / Theater Room Historical Slideshow Learn about our area's last 100 years (shows every 15 min)
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores A traditional western treat made with roasted marshmallows
10pm / Tavern Speakeasy Night Discover the secret password to participate
10am-3pm / Rec Center Animal Tracks ($10) Make a cast of your favorite Yosemite animal's paw print
THURS
3-5pm / Rec Center Sunprint Capture Yosemite nature with sun, water, and imagination
6pm / Rec Center Ranger Program Join National Forest Ranger, Amber, for a YNP wildlife talk
7pm / Rec Center Property Tour Learn about the Evergreen's storied 100 year history
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores No better way to end the day than with this fire roasted treat
10am-3pm / Rec Center Nature Journal Create a journal to record your wildlife sightings
3-5pm / Rec Center Tie Dye $20 Create a centennial souvenir you can wear all year
FRI
7-9pm / Theater Room Historical Slideshow Enjoy images & stories of our area's past (shows every 15 min)
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores Gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate & graham crackers.
10pm / Tavern Speakeasy Night Discover the secret password to participate
10am-3pm / Rec Center Trilobites ($10) Be a paleontologist for the day while excavating a trilobite
3-5pm / Rec Center Bookmark Craft Use found objects from nature to make a bookmark
SAT
7pm / Rec Center Property Tour The story of becoming the beautiful Lodge you visit today
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores A campfire treat that will leave you wanting "some more"
10am-3pm / Rec Center Geodes ($10) Discover the beauty and hidden crystals within a geode
3-5pm / Rec Center Clay Impressions Use clay to create your own nature imprint
SUN
7-9pm / Theater Room Historical Slideshow Learn about our area's last 100 years (shows every 15 min)
7-9pm / Outdoor Fireplace S'mores 1. Roasted Marshmallow 2. Chocolate 3. Graham Cracker
8pm / Rec Center Story Time Join us by the fireside as we share family-friendly camp stories
Activities are subject to weather conditions. Visit the Recreation Desk for details and availability.
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