TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE PARK. There are two transportation lines operated under franchises from the Department of the Interior, but every person is at liberty to provide his own means of transportation, subject to the regulations beginning on page 69. The authorized rates are as follows: BETWEEN EL PORTAL AND YOSEMITE VALLEY. Authorized rates of the Yosemite National Park Co.
Twenty-passenger automobiles are used in this service. Seven passenger touring cars are available for this service for a small additional charge. BETWEEN MERCED AND YOSEMITE VALLEY VIA MARIPOSA AND WAWONA. Authorized rates of Yosemite Stage & Turnpike Co.1
SIGHT-SEEING AUTOMOBILE TRIPS. The following service will be maintained by the Yosemite National Park Co., starting from the Sentinel Hotel or any of the permanent camps, on floor of valley, minimum four passengers, service morning and afternoon. Ten and twenty passenger automobiles are used in this service. Special private seven-passenger touring cars are also available for these trips, providing exclusive service and independent schedule for small additional charge. Authorized rates for sight-seeing automobile trips.
AUTOMOBILE TOURS. The following automobile tour rates will apply from Yosemite Valley to points named: Authorized rates for automobile tours.
Stages operate on daily schedule between Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, beginning May 1 (earlier if road conditions permit), and continue until such time in the fall as road may be closed for the winter by snow, usually until December 1, and not infrequently up to January 1. From June 15, road conditions permitting, this daily service is extended to include Glacier Point. Stages operate twice weekly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Valley, beginning about July 1 (depending on condition of roads) to September 1. Arrangements must be made on the evening previous to day of departure to insure seats for the journey. Children 5 years of age and under, if held in lap, will be carried free; if occupying seat, one-half fare will be collected; children over 5 years, full fare. Special private 7-passenger touring cars are also available for these trips, providing exclusive service and independent schedule for a small additional charge. DAY AUTOMOBILE BUS SERVICE BETWEEN CAMPS, LODGES, AND HOTELS IN YOSEMITE VALLEY. Automobile bus service is maintained between hotels, lodges and camps on the floor of Yosemite Valley and is operated daily on regular schedules from May 15 to August 15.
Automobile bus service between Yosemite Village and hotels, lodges and camps on the floor of Yosemite Valley to Happy Isles, and foot of following trails: Vernal and Nevada Falls, Long Trail to Glacier Point; Cloud's Rest; Half Dome; Merced Lake, Little Yosemite, Yosemite Falls, Eagle Peak, and Short trail to Glacier Point.
ALL-EXPENSE LIMITED TOURS. SIDE TRIPS FROM MERCED, OAKDALE, OR TRUCKEE, CALIF., ON THE LINES OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC, AND ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILROADS. These tours are designed for those who desire to see the most important points of interest at a minimum of time and expense. These tours are subject to adjustment to suit individual wishes. Fares are based on regular stage service. Special private seven-passenger touring cars are also available for these trips, providing exclusive service and independent schedule, for a small additional charge. TOUR NO. 1ONE DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR IN YOSEMITE VALLEYCOST, $17.50. First day.Leave Merced 2 p. m., via El Portal; arriving Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast; train from Merced to El Portal, auto stage El Portal to Yosemite Valley; including Merced Canyon, new Government Highway, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Three Brothers, Sentinel Rock, and Yosemite Falls, on the floor of Yosemite Valley. Second day.Returning after breakfast, leave for Merced, arriving at noon. TOUR NO. 2.TWO DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR, YOSEMITE VALLEY, BIG TREES, AND GLACIER POINTCOST, $31. First day.Leave Merced at 2 p. m., arriving at Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. (See first day, Tour No. 1.) Second day.After breakfast, leave by auto stage for the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, via Artist and Inspiration Points; lunch at the Big Trees; returning via Wawona and Glacier Point to Yosemite Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Third day.Leave after breakfast, arriving at Merced at noon. TOUR NO. 3.TWO DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR TO YOSEMITE VALLEY, THE TUOLUMNE GROVE OF BIG TREES, AND HETCH HETCHY VALLEY. IN ONE WAY, OUT AN OTHERCOST, $35.80. First day.Leave Merced 2 p. m., arriving at Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. (See first day, Tour No. 1.) Second day.After breakfast, by auto stage, via the Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees, to Hetch Hetchy Lodge for lunch; then by rail motor to Hetch Hetchy Valley and Dam-Site; then by auto stage to Lake Eleanor, returning to Hetch Hetchy Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Third day.After breakfast, by rail motor and train to Oakdale, via Garrotte, Groveland, and Big Oak Flat, Priest, and Jacksonville (all famous places in the early days and written of by Bret Harte), arriving at noon. TOUR NO. 4.THREE DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR TO YOSEMITE VALLEY, THE MARIPOSA GROVE OF BIG TREES, GLACIER POINT, HETCH HETCHY, AND LAKE ELEANOR. IN ONE WAY; OUT ANOTHER.COST, $50.80. First day.Leave Merced at 2 p. m., arriving at Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. (See first day, Tour No. 1.) Second day.After breakfast, by auto stage to the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, Glacier Point, returning to Yosemite Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. (See second day, Tour No. 2.) Third day.After breakfast, by auto stage to the Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees and Lake Eleanor, returning to Hetch Hetchy Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. (See second day, Tour No. 3.) Fourth day.After breakfast, by rail motor to Oakdale, arriving at noon. (See third day, Tour No. 3.) TOUR NO. 5.THREE AND ONE-HALF DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR TO YOSEMITE VALLEY, TUOLUMNE GROVE OF BIG TREES, TENAYA LAKE, TIOGA PASS, LEEVINING CREEK, MONO LAKE, MINDEN INN, LAKE TAHOE, TO TRUCKER. IN ONE WAY AND OUT ANOTHER. COST, $65.25. First day (same as Tour No. 1)Leave Merced 2 p. m., arriving at Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Second day.After breakfast a drive through the upper end of the valley, returning to the lodge for luncheon, and including Royal Arches, Washington Column, Mirror Lake, Half Dome, Happy Isles, and base of Glacier Point; after luncheon, by auto stage via Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees, for Lake Tenaya, arriving at Lake Tenaya Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Third day.After breakfast, by auto stage, via Tuolumne Meadows, Sierra Club Lodge, Tioga Pass, Leevining Canyon, Mono Lake, Bridgeport, and Minden, Nev., arriving for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Fourth day.After breakfast, by auto stage to Lake Tahoe, arriving at Tahoe Tavern for luncheon and dinner; after dinner, leave by train for Truckee, arriving 8 p. m. TOUR NO. 6.FOUR DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR TO YOSEMITE VALLEY, ARTIST AND INSPIRATION POINTS, MARIPOSA GROVE OF BIG TREES, GLACIER POINT, AND LAKE MERCED.COST, $49.50. First day (same as Tour No. 1)Leave Merced at 2 p. m., arriving at Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Second day (same as second day, Tour No. 2).After breakfast, by auto Stage to the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees via Artist and Inspiration Points, for luncheon; returning via Wawona and Glacier Point and Yosemite for dinner, lodging, and breakfast at Yosemite Lodge. Third day.After breakfast, by saddle animals to Lake Merced Lodge, Lake Merced, taking about five hours for the ride, and passing Vernal and Nevada Falls, arriving at Merced Lodge for luncheon, remaining until after luncheon next day. (Excellent trout fishing is to be had at Lake Merced Lodge and at Lake Washburn, an hour's ride away.) Fourth day.After luncheon, return to Yosemite Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. After breakfast, return to Merced via El Portal, arriving at noon. One-half day return same as Tour No. 1. TOUR NO. 7.FIVE AND ONE-HALF DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR TO YOSEMITE VALLEY, TUOLUMNE GROVE OF BIG TREES, TENAYA LAKE, TIOGA PASS, LEEVINING CREEK, MONO LAKE, MINDEN INN, LAKE TAHOE TO TRUCKER. IN ONE WAY AND OUT ANOTHER.COST, $82.25. First day (same as Tour No. 1)Leave Merced 2 p. m., arriving at Yosemite Lodge, Yosemite Valley, for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Second day.After breakfast, by saddle animals to Lake Merced, arriving for luncheon, dinner, lodging, breakfast, and luncheon. Second and third days same as second and third days, Tour No. 6. Third day.After luncheon, return to Yosemite Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Fourth day (same as first day, Tour No. 5)After breakfast, drive through upper end of valley and return to Yosemite Lodge for luncheon; after luncheon, by auto stage via Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees for Lake Tenaya, arriving at Lake Tenaya Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Fifth day (same as second day, Tour No. 5).After breakfast, by auto stage for Minden, Nev., arriving for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Sixth day (same as third day, Tour No. 5).After breakfast, by auto stage for Lake Tahoe, arriving at Tahoe Tavern for luncheon and dinner; after dinner, leave by train for Truckee, arriving 8 p. m. TOUR NO. 8.SIX AND ONE-HALF DAY ALL-EXPENSE TOUR TO YOSEMITE VALLEY, MARIPOSA GROVE OF BIG TREES, ARTIST AND INSPIRATION POINTS, GLACIER POINT, LAKE MERCED, TUOLUMNE GROVE OR BIG TREES, TENAYA LAKE, TIOGA PASS, LEEVINING CREEK, MONO LAKE, MINDEN INN, LAKE TAHOE TO TRUCKER. IN ONE WAY AND OUT ANOTHER.COST, $97.25. First day (same as Tour No. 1).Leave Merced 2 p. m. via El Portal, arriving Yosemite Valley for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Second day (same as second day, Tour No. 2).After breakfast, leave by auto stage for the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees via Artist and Inspiration Points; luncheon at the Big Trees; returning via Wawona and Glacier Point to Yosemite Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Third day (same as second day, tour No. 6).After breakfast, by saddle animals to Lake Merced Lodge, Lake Merced, taking about five hours for the ride, and passing Vernal and Nevada Falls, arriving at Merced Lodge for luncheon, remaining until after luncheon next day. (Excellent trout fishing is to be had at Lake Merced and Lake Washburn, an hour's ride away.) Fourth day (same as third day, Tour No. 6).After luncheon, return to Yosemite Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Fifth day (same as first day, Tour No. 5).After breakfast, a drive through the upper end of the valley, returning to Lodge for luncheon; after luncheon, by auto stage via Tuolumne Grove of Big Trees for Lake Tenaya, arriving at Lake Tenaya Lodge for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Sixth day (same as second day, Tour No. 5).After breakfast, by auto stage via Tuolumne Meadows, Sierra Club Lodge, Tioga Pass, Leevining Canyon, Mono Lake, Bridgeport and Minden, Nev., arriving for dinner, lodging, and breakfast. Seventh day (same as third day, Tour No. 6).After breakfast, by auto stage to Lake Tahoe, arriving at Tahoe Tavern for luncheon and dinner; after dinner, leave by train for Truckee, arriving 8 p. m. Stages leave Yosemite Valley for Lake Tahoe twice a week, on Monday and Friday. It is, therefore, necessary on planning for
These trips may be made in the opposite directions from the schedule shown. The Yosemite National Park Co. will furnish details to those interested. GARAGE AND STORAGE SERVICE. The Yosemite National Park Co. operates and maintains a garage for the convenience of automobile tourists. Skilled mechanics are in charge of this garage, which is equipped with such machinery as will facilitate prompt service in repairs. No storage fee is charged while repairs are being made. A large storage room is also available for storing cars belonging to tourists. RATES.
Rates for shop mechanics' time.
The above scale of labor is effective between 8 a. m. and 5 p. m., Sundays and holidays excepted. All labor outside of these hours and for Sundays and holidays is designated as overtime and charged for accordingly. Rates for washing cars.
The management is not responsible for articles left in cars in our charge. Articles may be checked at garage. Free parking space for cars is provided at all hotels, camps, and lodges. BAGGAGE. Express charges for checked baggage are as follows: Authorized baggage rates.
Baggage service to Merced Lake is by pack horse only. Dunnage bags and suit cases not to exceed 20 pounds in weight will be carried for rate given. Baggage transported over mountain trails will be accepted only at owner's risk. SADDLE ANIMALS FOR RIDING ON FLOOR OF VALLEY.
Full day shall consist of eight hours. The first half day to terminate not later than 12 o'clock noon; the second half day to terminate not later than 6 p. m.; each half to consist of a period of four hours or less. STABLE AND BLACKSMITHING CHARGES.
HORSEBACK TOURS FROM YOSEMITE VALLEY. The following service will be maintained by the Yosemite National Park Co., and the rates given apply to trips beginning or ending at hotels or camps in Yosemite National Park: Schedule and charges for trips with or without guides, by saddle or pack animals. The whole day starts usually between 7 and 7.30 a. m. Afternoon trips start about 1.30 p. m.
In addition to the scheduled trips shown, the Yosemite National Park Co. will furnish complete equipment for independent camping trips, including transportation by motor or horse (or afoot), or by combining any of the three, at moderate rates. Special guides, stock, and equipment may be secured for making trips, providing exclusive service and independent schedules through special arrangement. HIKERS' TOURS. Most of the hotels, lodges, and camps in the Yosemite National Park are within a day's walking distance of one another for those accustomed to that means of traveling so that many of the foregoing horseback tours may be taken afoot if desired. Baggage will be transported. (For details, see under heading of "Baggage," page 37.) For seasoned hikers economical trips may be made afoot to many interesting places in Yosemite National Park inaccessible from any of the hotels, lodges, or camps, and a delightful vacation may be had at an approximate cost of $1 to $2 per day per person, including all expense. However, as carrying heavy equipment on a walking trip is likely to rob it of most of its pleasures, pack animals are desirable for carrying at least a part of the outfit. CAMPING TOURS. For those wishing to visit some of the many beauty spots of the Yosemite National Park inaccessible from any of the hotels, lodges, or camps, or desiring to have exclusive service independent of any schedule, or preferring to live entirely out of doors, camping out may be enjoyed under most ideal conditions. The Yosemite Valley and its immediate surroundings are but a very small portion of the park. Farther afield in the higher mountains are splendid forest, beautiful lakes, and streams where excellent camping places and trout fishing will be found. Many rugged peaks of the high Sierra command magnificent views and invite the mountain climber, while trails lead in all directions to points of interest and beauty. During the summer and fall months the freedom from rain makes for ideal camping conditions rarely found in the mountains combined with such beauty and grandeur. The matter of proper clothing and personal effects is an important one, as a lack of necessities tends to discomfort, while the common mistake of bringing too many or unnecessary articles proves a serious annoyance and often robs an outing of much of its pleasure. The following list is suggested as being suitable for a month's trip:
Very lightweight raincoat for possible storm and bathing suit are sometimes desirable. Sundry effects which will be found useful are toilet articles (essential ones only), tinted glasses, adhesive tape, small electric flash lamp, map, compass, matches, knife, fishing tackle and fishing license, and camera and plenty of films. The prospective camper may be fully equipped after arrival in Yosemite. Tents, bedding, cooking utensils, outing clothes, fishing tackle; in fact, everything essential to camping may be purchased or rented from the general merchandise store or other departments of the Yosemite National Park Co. at reasonable rates regulated by the National Park Service. Provisions may be obtained at any of the supply depots throughout the park. SADDLE TOURS. PRIVATE PARTY CAMPING TOURS. For those desiring animals for a camping trip, the stock and attendants as well as equipment, may be secured providing exclusive service and independent schedules. Authorized rates for saddle and pack animals, and guide service.
When campers secure the service of guides, packers, or cooks they are required to furnish meals to such employees as accompany them. If guides do not accompany saddle or pack animals, parties hiring same will be accountable for loss or damage to stock or equipment. Campers should pack their clothing and personal effects in dunnage bags rather than in suit cases or grips, which are likely to be damaged while a trail trip is in progress. Dunnage bags may be rented in the park at a nominal rate. A deposit is required on rented equipment and refunded upon its return. ALL-EXPENSE CAMPING TOURS. Many parties desire exclusive service and independent itineraries and yet prefer to have all the many details of preparation and management of a camping trip arranged for them. The following rates for complete outfits for trips of a week or more include the guides, packers, cooks, saddle animals, pack animals, provisions, canvas shelter, cooking utensils, bedding, etc., necessary for a comfortable camping trip: Authorized rates for all-expense camping tours.
A good trail cook will accompany these parties but a more accomplished cook may be had, if desired, for an additional charge. Folding cots, chairs and tables, individual tents, and hammocks may be had also for an additional charge. Special reference is made to the list of clothing and personal effects previously suggested for camping tours. A very ample allowance of 25 pounds for such baggage (in addition to the clothing being worn) is included in the above rates, an additional charge being made should this weight be exceeded. The camping tours department of the Yosemite National Park Co. will gladly assist parties in arranging their itineraries or schedules should such assistance be desired. For those not having parties of their own, but who wish to join organized parties, there will be the following definitely scheduled all-expense camping tours:
SCHEDULED ALL-EXPENSE CAMPING TOURS. Tour No. 1.Two days, June 15 and 16. Pohono Trail along South Rim of Yosemite Valley, including Fort Monroe and Glacier Point, with over-night camp on Bridalveil Creek. Tour No. 2.Two days, June 18 and 19. North Rim Trail including Mirror Lake, Snow Creek, North Dome, Yosemite Point, Top of Yosemite Falls and Eagle Peak, with over-night camp on Indian Greek. Tour No. 3.2 days, June 21 and 22. Cloud's Rest (and Half Dome for qualified walkers), including Glacier Point, Illilouette Creek, Nevada and Vernal Falls, with over-night camp at Little Yosemite. Tours 1, 2, and 3 will be repeated throughout the season as often as the demand warrants. Those desiring to take these trips should notify one of the transportation offices in the valley not later than noon of the day preceding the trip, that the necessary arrangements may be made. The charge for each is $14 if taken on horseback, and $8. if taken afoot, the charge including dinner, breakfast, and bedding at the over-night camp and two box lunches for the trail. The camps are out-of-doors in the forest, the sleeping bags or blankets being spread on the ground under the trees. These trips, somewhat abbreviated, may be taken in one day instead of two, if preferred, as shown under horseback tours. The following tours are all saddle trips, and the charges are as shown in the above table of authorized rates per day per person: Tour No. 4.4 days, June 29 to July 2 (inclusive). Tenaya Lake, Ten Lakes Basin (2 nights), Colby Mountain, and Top of Yosemite Falls. Tour No. 5.10 days, July 5 to 14 (inclusive). Tenaya Lake, White Cascade, Waterwheel Fall, Mount Conness or Mount Lyell, Tuolumne Meadows, Washburn Lake, Merced Lake, and Little Yosemite. Tour No. 6.14 days, July 17 to 30 (inclusive). Little Yosemite, Merced Lake, Mount Lyell, Thousand Island Lake, Devil's Postpile, Gem Lake, Parker Pass, Tuolumne Meadows, Waterwheel Fails, and Tenaya Lake. Tour No. 7.15 days, Aug. 3 to 17 (inclusive). Tenaya Lake, Waterwheel Falls, Matterhorn Canyon, Benson Lake, Rodgers Lake, Young Lake, Mount Conness, Tuolumne Meadows, and Merced Lake. These itineraries are subject to slight modifications when snow or trail conditions made it advisable. The Camping Tours Department of the Yosemite National Park Co. should be notified at least 48 hours before the starting time by any one intending to take one of these tours, in order that the necessary arrangements may be made. HIKERS' AND PACKERS' OUTFITS. The following outfits have been planned for those who wish to hike or travel with pack animals, camping in primitive fashion. The equipment will be in compact shape in dunnage bags at the Housekeeping Camps office. Deposits in proportion to the value of equipment arc required and refunded upon its return. Deposit of $2.50 is required on reservations. This is applied on rental. If necessary to cancel reservation, the Yosemite National Park Co., Yosemite National Park, Calif., should be notified at least 24 hours before the date for which reservation is made. A reservation will be held until 6 p. m. of the date of reservation. Autoists may notify the Housekeeping Camps of delays in the park by telephoning from the rangers' checking stations. It is very important that checked baggage be tagged with owner's name and address: "Care of Housekeeping Camps." Reservations should be made in advance. HIKERS' EQUIPMENT. Hikers' outfit consists of one each of the following articles: Canteen, can opener, butcher knife. There will be as many of the following articles as there are members in the party: Sierra Club style pack harness and dunnage bag (or knapsack in place of this harness and dunnage bag); United States Army aluminum mess kit, consisting of knife, fork, spoon, mess pan and cup, and sleeping bag (woolen blanket may be substituted for sleeping bag). Authorized rates for hikers' equipment.
PACKERS' EQUIPMENT. Packers' outfit consists of one each of the following articles: Dairy pan, saucepan, coffeepot, bucket, can opener, butcher knife, hatchet, and long spoon. There will be as many of the following articles as there are people in the party: Plates, cups, knives, forks, spoons, dunnage bags, sleeping bags, Boy Scout tents, 72 inches long by 36 inches high. Authorized rates for packers' equipment.
Yosemite is an ideal location for outdoor living. There is a general store and meat market, a post office, telegraph, and express office. Fresh milk, vegetables, bread, and bakery supplies are to be had. Complete equipment for camping may be rented. It is advisable in every instance that those desiring to camp in the park should reserve the necessary equipment before arrival, especially during the months of June and July. Please state whether coming by train or automobile. A reservation will be held until 6 p. m. of the day of arrival. If campers have made reservation and equipment is set up, they will be shown their camp up to 8 p. m. A deposit of $2.50 is required on reservations, which is applied on rental. If necessary to cancel reservation, the Yosemite National Park Co., Yosemite National Park, Calif., should be notified at least 24 hours before date reservation is effective, otherwise deposit is subject to forfeiture. Autoists may notify the housekeeping camps of delays in the park by telephoning from the rangers' checking stations. It is very important that checked baggage be tagged with owner's name and address: "Care of Housekeeping Camps, Yosemite National Park, Calif." If no reservation has been made, and campers arrive at the house keeping camp office not later than 4 p. m., they will be taken care of for the night, providing equipment is available. If campers should arrive after 4 p. m., it will be necessary for them to stay at one of the hotels, lodges, or camps for the night, making arrangements for housekeeping outfit to be set up the following day if equipment is available. Camp sites are assigned by the superintendent of the park without charge. Authorized rates for rental of regular
outfits.
Articles furnished with regular outfits at above prices.
Rates on articles rented separately by the week and month. TABLE 1.
Authorized rates on articles rented separately by the day. TABLE 2.
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