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Yosemite stage routes, 1870s. Before wagon roads, reaching Yosemite Valley required a grueling journey on foot or horseback. In the 1870s, growing interest in Yosemite's natural wonders spurred competition among three rival companies to build toll roads into the valley, aiming to profit from the increasing number of visitors.
The Yosemite Museum was largely converted to office space for non museum functions after the new Valley Visitor Center opened in 1966. The vast majority of the collection is in storage, although some objects are exhibited in the Indian Cultural Exhibit (opened in 1976), the Museum Gallery (opened in 1988), the Pioneer Yosemite History Center ...
Park officials are directing visitors to leave their cars in the Yosemite Falls parking lot just west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and walk about 1 1/2 half miles to the viewing area near the El ...
The natural and cultural history of Yosemite Valley is presented at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, the adjoining Yosemite Museum, and the Nature Center at Happy Isles. The parks' two National Historic Landmarks are the Sierra Club 's LeConte Memorial Lodge (Yosemite's first public visitor center), and the Ahwahnee Hotel.
Yosemite Valley will then reopen fully come 7 a.m. Monday. Park services still advises those who visit to be mindful of the river’s dangers still, with its water flow running fast and high.
Weekends from Feb. 10 to 25: 24 hours Washington's Birthday (Monday, Feb. 19). Weekends from April 13 to June 30: From 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT on Saturdays, Sundays, and on holidays (May 27 and June ...
The Yosemite Village Historic District encompasses the primary built-up section of the Yosemite Valley as it was developed by the National Park Service for Yosemite National Park. The district includes visitor services areas, park personnel residences and administrative facilities. It is located to the north of the Merced River.
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