Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite Announces New Autumn Adventures

Experience Fall in Yosemite with Area's Only In-House Guided Outdoor Recreation Program Now Complemented by Lodge's New Massage Services

YOSEMITE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - Evergreen Lodge announces it is adding three new guided fall tours of Yosemite to its already expansive recreation program. In addition, guests heading to the historic lodge to experience Yosemite through the Evergreen's guided outdoor recreation programs-the most expansive in the area-or to enjoy it from an armchair by the fire now have expanded spa services available to them to completely unwind. 

Located on the western border of Yosemite Park near the Hetch Hetchy Valley, the Evergreen is a serene Yosemite destination that blends the modern comforts of a resort, the relaxed approach and activities of a dude ranch and the timeless warmth of a historic 1920s lodge. 

Evergreen's Recreation Program

The Evergreen is the only Yosemite lodge with its own guide service and a recreation program that has expanded to be the most comprehensive in the area since new owners took over the lodge in 2002. Co-owner Dan Braun, a Yosemite expert with over 30 years of wilderness experience and 10,000 trail miles logged, developed the outdoor adventure activities. Given its moderate elevation, the Evergreen offers a variety of activities well into the winter season. The lodge's fall and winter activities offer guests a rare opportunity to experience the famous valley and surrounding peaks in their seasonal splendor. New tours include:

• Private Guided Photography Workshop and Tour is led by renowned Yosemite photographer and naturalist Rob Hirsch in half- or full-day sessions for up to three people.
• Half Dome Journey, one of Yosemite's ultimate adventures, is a challenging, one-of-a-kind 17-mile hike to the top of Half Dome and back. Offered September to October.
• Cloud's Rest by way of Sunset Trail is the featured October hike and takes guests to the high country to one of John Muir's favorite places in Yosemite.

Returning this fall and winter is a full calendar of trips and activities, including:

• Fall Bike & Hike to Rainbow Pools or Granite Gorge takes bike riders along Yosemite back roads then on a gentle hike along the pristine Tuolumne River to Granite Gorge or the historic Rainbow Pools. Offered October to November.
• Range of Light Yosemite Valley Naturalist Tour is a sightseeing van tour of the unforgettable Sierra Nevadas John Muir called the "Range of Light." Offered October to December.
• Sierra Sunset Hike or Snowshoe leaves right from the lodge to view wildlife, old-growth forest and vistas down the Tuolumne River Canyon. Offered October to May.
• Wonders of Yosemite Naturalist Tour features both Yosemite Valley and the giant sequoias in a combination van tour and hike/snowshoe. Offered October to May.
• Fall Valley Explorer Hike & Tour is Evergreen's most in-depth and intimate look at Yosemite Valley via an old stagecoach route. Offered October to December.

The Evergreen's experienced recreation staff provides advice and guidance for planning customized adventures. [Back to Press Releases Main]