The Merced River includes Yosemite Valley, a flat bottomed, glacially carved valley with exposed 3000 foot cliff walls. This audio version lasts about one hour and 45 minutes, covering both sides of the original brochure, with each side broken down into smaller sections for your listening enjoyment and time availability. The two watersheds are roughly divided in upper and lower halves by the 59 mile Tioga Road, also known as Highway 120 East. Lukens Lake tactile, relief maps - A tactile map of Yosemite National Park is available out the back doors of the Indian Cultural Museum in Yosemite Valley. Website. Huckleberry Lake - Stanislaus NF The acorns are attached at their tops and are facing opposite each other. The flat, valley floor below is filled with forests, meadows and the Merced River, which meanders east to west. Further up the mountains , the trees shift to primarily firs and pines, and near 8,000 feet, the trees are a mix of pines and hemlocks, contorted and stunted from the deep snow in winter. Inside the park, the 17 miles of Highway 120 West that travels down to Highway 140 is also known as the Big Oak Flat Road. A second viewpoint at Glacier Point looks up the Merced Canyon, including a collection of noticeable features - Mount Broderick, Grizzly Peak, Liberty Cap, and Clark Point. Laurel Lake Non-residents Online/In-Person/Mail-in:Tuesday, August 22, 2023| 9:00 a.m. The Yosemite Valley Visitor's Center and theater is located in Yosemite Village, as well as a museum, food services, restrooms, gift shops, a wilderness permit station, and a post office. Museum&Schoolhouse Pioneer Yosemite History Center Miniature Golf The bird has a long, black, pointed bill. Johnson Lake To learn more visit www.wilderness.net. Eleanor Creek Summit Meadow Pleasant Valley Their trunks can reach over 25 feet thick. Click on the covers below to view a program guide. You are responsible for your safety. The image captioned, "Giant sequoias need fire so they can reproduce" and credited to Raymond Gehman / National Geographic, captures the bright glow of a fire on a forest floor at night. The start of the Tioga Road is at this junction. Restrooms. To learn more about parks and National Park Service programs in America's communities, visit w w w, dot, n p s, dot, g o v. For emergencies, call 9 1 1. These books are delivered seasonally to all residents of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Sentinel drive, a road that hangs left, connects to northside drive and is the most direct way to get to the visitor parking and the Valley Visitor Center in Yosemite Village. Activity Dates: September to January 2024. The Wawona District is on the south side of the park. ), Yosemite Valley Visitor Center and Theater wilderness permit station, (See Yosemite Basics map for more amenities in Yosemite Valley. Finely detailed topographic maps of discrete regions are available at all Yosemite wilderness permit stations. See Yosemite Guide for shuttle schedules and maps, plus important information on safety and accessibility, a programs and activities calendar, visitor center and museum hours, bookstores, galleries, other facilities and services, and general park information. Phone. His right knee is bent, pants rolled up below the knee and his ankle comfortably hanging in a loop of climbing gear. Its body is hunching downward as if in mid forage. A white spot on a furry black back is just barely visible. He wears a multi-pocketed vest over a long-sleeved, plaid, button-down shirt, and creased slacks. To the east is the Inyo National Forest. Chilnualna Creek JOHN MUIR. Merced Grove 8125 W 171st St National Forests and Wilderness/Natural Areas: The rocks' varied minerals make a colorful patchwork of grays, oranges, creams and browns along the cliff face. There are several hiking trails shown and the background of the map shows faint, light grey, topography. Everything is flowing, John Muir has written, going somewhere, animals and so-called lifeless rocks as well as water. Most of the year, the Merced River flows peacefully through Yosemite Valley. The rough fur on its body is mostly tannish-brown, with bits of black on its forehead and rib cage, as well as a black tipped tail. This section includes three, round images which make up a series of photos showing glacial impacts on the rocks of the High Sierra. The Bridalveil Fall trail, which is a short trail leading to the base of the fall from the parking lot, and the Four Mile Trail, a strenuous full day trail that leads to Glacier Point and beyond. Pacific Crest Trail, High Sierra Camps: Water Park Smedberg Lake There is a 4-way intersection where Southside Drive and Northside Drive intersect. "It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter." Above and to the right, North Dome stands exposed above the cliff walls, massive and bald. The bats colossal pink ears are the size of its body and stand straight up from its head. some fun in the sun. Buck Camp (Summer only) The challenge of these cliffs continues to beckon climbers from around the world. As the climate warmed, glaciers melted, leaving huge erratic boulders stranded and sometimes precariously perched. Mount Dana 13,057ft / 3,979m To the right of the tree, despite a darkened sky, the flat-faced, round-backed Half Dome is bathed in light. Every part of the plant - the stalks, leaves, and petals - are a uniform color of striking candy-apple red! There are two primary watersheds, the Tuolumne River to the north and the Merced River to the south. In the foreground, the yellow-green grass of an open meadow is dotted with random, round, green shrubs. Starting from about 2000 feet in the foothill community of El Portal at the western edge, the area is rocky and dry with grasses, shrubs and oak woodlands. Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Camp (Wilderness Permit Required) A black and white photo captioned, ""Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space." Just past the turn off to Half Dome Village lies Stoneman Meadow and another big view. A cream-colored granite expanse lies in the foreground with a solitary arrow-straight Jeffrey pine rising to the right with its reddish bark and stiff limbs covered in deep green needles. He appears to be bracing his foot on the rock, just out of the frame. Yosemite Valley is a deep, steep canyon, nearly all of which is exposed, granite rock features. Access Pass - A free, lifetime admission pass for permanent US residents with a permanent disability is available at all entrance stations and visitor centers. Download a folder of mp3 files to listen to . From the roundabout, Northside drive continues to visitor parking and the Yosemite Village area. Text reads, "Dark streaks are caused by lichens." The background of the map is off white, while the national forests are shown in light green with grey irregular borders, and the national parks are shown in a medium-color green with dark green borders. The cliffs, waterfalls, wildlife and beauty of this place continue to inspire people around the world. Alder Creek Grouse Creek Tuolumne Meadows, Ranger Stations: Wilderness is meant to protect forever the lands natural conditions, opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation, and scientific, educational, and historical values. It features a young adult, male climber, Tom Frost. Long Mountain 11,502ft / 3,506m Throughout the National Park System, thousands of rangers wear uniform belts and hatbands embossed with images of the cones and foliage of these significant trees. Countless others followed. Paiute Mountain 10,541ft / 3,213m Bunnell Point Below, the page is divided into four horizontal sections which cover key highlights of Yosemite: the High Sierra, granite cliffs, sequoia groves and Yosemite Valley. Amenities symbols include a. ranger station (symbol - building with flag on top), b. gas station (symbol - gas pump), c. food service and lodging (symbol - fork and knife), d. picnic area (symbol - picnic table), e. horseback riding (symbol - horse and rider), f. campground (symbol - tent on black background), g. High Sierra camp (by reservation only) (symbol - tent on green background), h. other public campground (symbol - tent on gray background). The East Bay Regional Park District has issued a rattlesnake advisory as the weather heats up and snakes become more active. Tioga Road, National Forests and Wilderness Areas: The massive cliffs of Yosemite and Hetch Hetchy valleys challenge the body and mind, especially the inquisitive nature of human beings. The entirety of the visible tree trunk is dotted with many round holes that have been drilled into the trunk over time, acting as storage for the woodpecker's acorn stash. Delaney Creek Its miniature face pokes out from under its ears as if it is wearing a headdress. It soars with its wings, about 18 inches wide, fully spread. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Hunters may use the park facilities for which the standard fee is charged. Accessibility features and resources which might be of special interest or concern to visitors who are blind or low-vision include: For more information about our services, please call the Yosemite Accessibility Line at 209-379-1035. Burrow Pass His left hand rests casually on the cluttered climbing rack of gear that dangle from his waist while his right hand steadies himself on the rock. Rock Island Pass The legend has two sections of symbols, one for "Visiting Yosemite Wilderness on Foot", and the other for "Visiting Yosemite National Park by Road." Koip Peak 12,962ft / 3,950m (Ansel Adams Wilderness?) (708) 342-4200, White Water Canyon Further right, the seasonal Lehamite Falls drops down Indian Canyon. It slopes up gently then steeply drops from right to left, showing the path the glaciers took. On the right, the father stands in a confident easy pose with his weight on his left leg and his right hand rising to grasp the saddle horn of his horse. You can drive your car in Yosemite, but we urge you to use the free shuttle buses in some areas. Fitness To the west, northwest and due north are the Stanislaus National Forest and Emigrant Wilderness. 3.7 miles to the west of El Portal is the Arch Rock Entrance Station. It is in the Mather District and lies along Highway 120 West, known within the park as the Big Oak Flat Road. The pioneer has near shoulder-length unkempt hair, and a scruffy beard and mustache that almost covers his mouth. Pacific Crest Trail, Campgrounds: Matterhorn Peak Bay City News. Its wingspan is somewhere between 2.5 and 4 feet. Ten Lakes There is a 4-way intersection where Southside Drive and Northside Drive intersect. The river runs through many meadows, the largest of which is Tuolumne Meadows. Lyell Fork Creek The deer is in a meadow with both green and brown grasses. Explore Yosemites many facets, take in its many moods, and enjoy its views, sounds, and smells. Roosevelt Lake Glacier Point Road (Closed November to May, east of Yosemite Ski Tuolumne River, Waterfalls: For campground reservations, visit the website at w w w, dot, recreation, dot, g o v or call 8 7 7, 4 4 4, 6 7 7 7. If you have an established account in our system but do not know your user name and password, dont hesitate to contact the Park District office at (708) 342-4200. Highway 140 ends in Yosemite Valley, the primary roads of which are Northside and Southside Drives which run in a loop around the edge of the seven mile long valley. Spring 2023. His climbing harness and the taut rope attached to it allow him to rest in a semi seated pose. On the tops of the stalks are perched the pointed tip of the green buds that have not bloomed yet. The Board of Commissioners of the Des Plaines Park District appreciates your interest in the operation of the Park District. This map is one of three maps on the Yosemite National Park Brochure. The silhouette of a towering Jeffrey pine stands arrow-straight in the foreground, bisecting the frame. (708) 342-4255, Vogt Visual The northern most road is the 120, via Groveland. The park is about 750,000 acres and is situated about 60 miles north of Fresno and about 170 miles east of San Francisco in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Take a hike and smell the sweet scent of the pines. Unicorn Peak Smoke and fire, like wind and waterfalls, are parts of this parks natural environment. It is wrapped around the rock - the fine brown skin and outline of its muscle and bone within its folded wing are curled toward the viewer and seeming close enough to touch. Tioga Pass 9,945ft / 3,031m The falcon's black-tipped yellow beak is slightly open and its steel-gray head and "sideburns" contrast starkly against its white neck and "cheeks". Pacific dogwoods need the filtered sunlight that can reach into a sequoia grove if periodic fire keeps its understory open. Two finger-like projections rise beside them to the east, the Cathedral Spires. Park District 847-945-0650 | deerfieldparks.org deerfieldparks Winter Program Guide 2021 REGISTRATION DATES 2021 Winter Program Registration Resident Registration Web Opens 7 am Monday, December 7 Walk-in Opens 9 am Monday, December 7 Reservations required until at least December 31 A green flag on the map shows the visitor center. Highway 140(to Merced) Three alien-looking plants burst through the forest floor in a tight clump in this small cut-out photograph. These resources include such important publications as The Park District Code, the Illinois Park District Law Handbook, and the Guide to the Open Meetings Act and FOIA. Soon after crossing the Pohono Bridge on the east end along Southside Drive, a small pullout leads to Fern Spring on the right. There is a north to south road, the 49, that connects these three roads beginning on the 120 near Groveland, connecting with the 1 40 in Mariposa, which connects with the 41 in Oakhurst. Yellow-bellied marmot, pika (middle), and Clarks nutcracker The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Alsip Park District is a proud member of SWSRA! Glen Aulin El Portal Mount Gibbs 12,764ft / 3,890m Extensive hiking trails indicated by dashed grey and olive green lines cover the Yosemite landscape in over 700 miles of trails. Poopenaut Valley, Canyons: 18 miles to the north of the South Entrance, a spur road on the left leads to a collection of homes known as Yosemite West. Tuolumne River Fairview Dome Highway 167 In the middle of the rock wall located to the right of the waterfall is a large blackened area. Captioned "granite cliffs," the photo is credited to Laurence Parent. Near Bridalveil Fall are three pointed peaks that fan out in a row, known as the Cathedral Rocks. Not far beyond, the pile of white boulders on the right side of the road show the area of the Three Brothers, a series of three, jointed peaks - the site the largest rockfall in Yosemite's recorded history. Rancheria Creek He is wearing a white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his biceps and hanging by a climbing rope on a rock wall. The Tuolumne River runs roughly east to west, fed by countless tributary creeks and lakes across the jagged, dramatic landscape of pines and exposed granite. The park is shown surrounded by national forest and wilderness lands in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. Grant Lakes The rest of the roads within the park either run along the western border, such as the Big Oak Flat Road and the Wawona Road, or are spur roads that travel eastward no farther than half way across the distance of the park. The gentle slopes of the lower two thirds of the mountain show the height of where the glacier traveled just below the jagged peak. Brochure Distribution The Hickory Hills Park District relies on the Bridgeview Post Of- fice for mail delivery of our seasonal brochures. At the bottom of the page lies the section entitled "Yosemite Basics." Johnson Peak White Mountain Kerrick Canyon Across the river to the north, a small road leaves from El Portal, parallels the river and runs west for about 4 miles. Frog Creek The major road, the Tioga Road, runs west from the entrance, roughly bisecting the park in north and south halves. Yosemite National Park is one of over 390 parks in the National Park System. Also seeming to be on alert, the soft-furred pika stares ahead, sitting on its haunches and pressing up off its tiny white, front feet. Barney Lake - Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Amenities will be listed by category, with locations given in order, counter-clockwise, starting from the entrance to Yosemite Valley from the west, then following the one-way road leading into eastern Yosemite Valley, looping around, and then following the one way road leading westward out of Yosemite Valley. Big Oak Flat Road (to tunnel) Ellery Lake Campground - Inyo NF It is in the Tuolumne Meadows district and lies along Highway 120 West, known within the park as the Tioga Road. SWSRA programs are designed to increase The image, captioned "black bear" (Ursus americanus) and credited to Benjamin R. Miller of Closerlook Photography, shows a front-facing bear that, in contradiction to its name, has reddish-brown fur. Keep bears wild by keeping your food from them, day and night. A second, smaller map located off to the right and between the two major sections, shows Yosemite's location in relation to major highways, as well as Sequoia, Kings and Death Valley National Parks. El Portal Proof of Park District residency is required by showing a valid Drivers License or State ID and one of the following. At higher elevations, such as Yosemite Valley, is a diversity of tree species with oaks, pines, cedars and firs. Matterhorn Canyon A primary feature of the Tuolumne River is the extensive Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne which travels through Pate Valley before spilling into the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir on the west side of the park. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Jack Main Canyon near Lake Vernon (Staffed intermittently) The cutout image captioned "acorn woodpecker" and credited to E.J. Twin Lakes - Humboldt-Toiyabe NF It is illegal to damage, deface, or remove any cultural or historic artifacts from federal lands. German general park information [4 MB PDF]. At the bottom of the map, between the 5 and the 99, there is text that reads, Yosemite Valley is 313 miles to Los Angeles. Cold Canyon The spurs include the Hetch Hetchy Road, The El Portal Road to Yosemite Valley, the Glacier Point Road and the Mariposa Grove Road. The reddish brown trunk is covered in a fiberous, vertically-furrowed bark so deep that the inner furrows are darkly shaded. Keep food within arms reach, or in a food locker, bear-resistant canister, or hard-sided hotel room. Welcome to the audio-described version of Yosemite's official print brochure. Use our convenient interactive brochure and register for classes as you browse! Merced Peak 11,726ft / 3,574m Styx Pass, Valleys: Kuna Crest In wilderness, people can sense being a part of the whole community of life on Earth. Feel the chilly mist of North America's tallest waterfall land on your upturned face. Five miles north of the South Entrance is the town of Wawona with two small spur roads leading up to a collection of homes. The Exhibit Hall has a variety of tactile exhibits. The park strives for full and equal participation for all visitors and we are trying to continually improve. Rancheria Creek The most southern road to Yosemite is the 41 via Fresno, Oakhurst, and Fish Camp. The Chicago Ridge Park District accepts Visa and MasterCard for credit card payments. Saddlebag Lake - Inyo NF Valley View, Mountains and Ridges: Pothole Dome, Passes: To the north, the recognizable exfoliation of Royal Arches is visible in the granite wall, showing where the rock has peeled away from the steep walls in concentric crescents. There are 4 major districts in Yosemite: Tuolumne, Wawona, Yosemite Valley and Mather, each of which is associated with a primary entrance road (or two, in Mather's case). Along the banks are trees and grasses with the fall hues of brown, orange and gold. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: As the overlying rock eroded away, the granites rose to their current exposed level. It is a close-up Paiute family photo of five posed in front of their horse or mule. It is unclear whether she is impatient or shy. Highway 120 (Closes in winter) Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park is in the southern half of the map and is partially surrounded by national forests, with Sequoia National Forest to its northwest and its south, Sierra National Forest to the northeast, and Inyo National Forest to the southeast. Rodgers Canyon Cathedral Lakes Across the street from the lodge is Camp 4 campground. Text reads: Free wilderness permits are required year round for all overnight trips into Yosemite Wilderness. Mundelein Park & Recreation District is highly valued by our community. Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area (Formerly Badger Pass, Winter Way finding symbols include a. Yosemite Valley shuttle route (symbol yellow thick line), b. visitor parking (symbol white P in brown box), c. John Muir Trail (symbol long thin dashed lines), d. other trails (symbol short thin dashed lines), e. paved bikeway and foot trail (symbol thin line), f. distance indicator (symbol black text with miles and kilometers). Volunteer Peak, Mountains and Ridges: Merced River Benson Lake Mount McClure Parker Pass Gale Peak 10,693ft / 3,259m Across the street is the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, formerly Le Conte Memorial Lodge, which offers a library, education exhibits, and family programs. Table Lake Centered in the black area is a noticeably light-colored patch of rock. This east-west-oriented valley is similar in size and shape to Yosemite Valley, but has the O'Shaughnessy Dam at the west end, creating a reservoir that is a shining lake surrounded by granite cliffs and waterfalls, the Crane Flat meadows often filled with wild flowers and frequented by bears, the Tuolumne and Merced Groves on the Big Oak Flat Road, the pullouts featuring Big Meadow and views of waterfalls and Half Dome, the park's largest giant sequoia grove, the Mariposa Grove, the preserved wooden structures, wagon collection and stagecoach rides in the Pioneer Yosemite History Center, the dramatic mountain road to Glacier Point, and the expansive view of the high country at Clark's Viewpoint. Sawtooth Ridge From here, the eight-mile Hetch Hetchy Road soon enters the park at the Hetch Hetchy Entrance and Permit Station. Many excellent views of the high country landscape are along the road: Many special areas in the Mather District include: The key features of Yosemite Valley are described in the Highlights section of the Services and Facilities in Yosemite Valley Map. Moist meadows give way to black oak trees that provide nutritious acorns to deer, bears, and woodpeckers, as they did for early Indian people. The maps include insets with pertinent safety, wildlife and other information. He has a loose white, long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Emeric Lake It clears away the competing firs and cedars and exposes bare mineral soil for the tiny seeds to take root. They are descendants of an ancient line of trees and can live for over two thousand years. To reach the park, take U.S. 180 from Breckenridge to Caddo then go north on Park Road 33 for 17 miles. From the Lembert Dome Parking Area in the Tuolumne Meadows District along the Tioga Road, a 1.5 mile round trip hike takes you to Soda Springs and Parsons Lodge. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails offer adventure, solitude, and inspiration for those wishing to explore this glacially carved landscape and experience ever-changing mountain ecosystems. There is a side note that says. This guide outlines a variety of accessible services, facilities, and activities available in Yosemite. Only the front two legs are shown, with its cushioned paws slightly turned inward. If for some reason you do not receive a brochure, please pick up one at Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Place or Krueger Park, 9100 S. 88th Ave. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: There are three major highway systems that run diagonally from north to south that have secondary roads branching off. Bridalveil Creek Within each area, it describes ways for people with sight, hearing and mobility impairments to enjoy Yosemite. To the left, two more sequoia trees stand tall and straight, their bases widening toward the ground. Givens Lake DGLC Birthday Party Reservation Form. For your convenience, we have dedicated a page on our website so you can easily access and download all our forms. Other icons identify a wilderness permit station, food services and lodging, restrooms, picnic areas, and campgrounds. The fire is a concentrated white color on the forest floor that transitions upward into yellow, orange, and red hues that contrast with the blackness of night. The seasonal Staircase Falls drops down its face. Their power shaped Lembert Dome, a roche moutonneFrench for sheep rock. Cathedral Peaks knobby top, known as a nunatak, stood above the glaciers, escaping their force. audio description - An audio described version of the park film, Spirit of Yosemite and an audio described walking tour of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Exhibit Hall are both available via headset system.
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