Yosemite Stories, Theater and Attractions

Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir in Yosemite

Any place with as grand a tradition as Yosemite National Park is filled with stories about how it came to be, who lived here, and what they did. Although we could never capture all of the Yosemite stories, we’ve begun a modest collection of stories to share with you here.

To hear these stories in full, as the magic of Yosemite surrounds you, attend one of our Interpretive Programs. Some of our programs are created with younger children in mind, while others will appeal to both the young and the young at heart. For example, after a day spent exploring Yosemite attractions, you could attend our live Yosemite theater performances in the evening, and relax and be entertained by John Muir, rock climbers and a vintage musician.

Geology of Yosemite
History of the People of Yosemite
Nature and History Programs
Fun with Kids
Evening Presentations

Podcast: It's Good To Be a Zero - The High Sierra Camps' Zero Waste Initiative.

Explore with Alex Lin, UC Merced intern, the developing initiative to make the famous High Sierra Camps in Yosemite "zero waste". This podcast was produced by Andrew West, with special assistance from Debora Sanches and Emily Jacobs, all ith DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite.

Listen to the Podcast

Take a moment and learn what it takes to keep bears wild in this short podcast. Podcast was written and developed by Veronica Hernandez, and produced by Cory Goehring, both with the Interpretive Services Department.

Play Podcast (mp3 format)

Read the downloadable script

Files are copyright of DNC Parks and Resorts @ Yosemite.

(available in English and Spanish)

Take a moment and listen about a distinctive place that many stumble upon but few know about. Podcast was written and developed by Veronica Arias, and produced by Andrew West, both with the Interpretive Services Department.

English Version (Read the downloadable script)

Tome un momento y escuchar acerca de un lugar distintivo que tropiezan muchas condiciones, sin que pocos conocen. Podcast fue escrito y desarrollado por Verónica Arias, y producido por Andrew West, ambos con el Departamento de Servicios de Interpretación.

Versión En Español (Lea la escritura)

Files are copyright of DNC Parks and Resorts @ Yosemite.

Vintners' Holidays

Join us for Vintners’ Holidays each year in November and December as we celebrate winemakers' fall harvests with our enlightening Yosemite wine tastings and seminars.

Bracebridge Dinner

Bracebridge Dinner at The Ahwahnee

Select days December 13 - 25th - Come enjoy the tradition that is Bracebridge where The Ahwahnee into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth.

Chef's Holidays

Chefs Holiday

Yosemite’s Chefs' Holidays, held each January and February at The Ahwahnee, highlights acclaimed chefs and styles, personalities and trends characterizing the American culinary scene.

Yosemite Stories, Theater and Attractions

Podcast: It's Good To Be a Zero - The High Sierra Camps' Zero Waste Initiative.

Podcast: "Protecting Wildness: Bears and Food Storage in Yosemite"

Podcast: "A Special Place for Everyone: The Fen"/ "Un Lugar Maravilloso Para Todos: El Fen"

(available in English and Spanish)