Yosemite

Tuolumne Meadows and White Wolf Visitor Services to Open in Yosemite National Park

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., May 15, 2012 — Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, authorized concessioner for Yosemite National Park, announced today that Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, General Store, and Grill will open for the season on Friday, May 25, 2012. The Tuolumne Meadows Sport Shop and the Tuolumne-based Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service are scheduled to open Friday, June 1, 2012. White Wolf Lodge will open for the season on Friday, June 8, 2012 conditions permitting.

DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Announces Spring Openings for Lodging and Activities

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks & Resorts at Yosemite kicks off spring in Yosemite National Park with the re-opening of the historic Wawona Hotel, bike rentals at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and the Yosemite Mountaineering School. In spring, Yosemite National Park visitors will enjoy the park with fewer people compared to the summer season and the power of gushing waterfalls and blooming wildflowers of vibrant hues make it a great time to visit.

Delaware North Companies Leads the Way with Innovative Airport Retail & Dining Concepts

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 22, 2010) – Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, one of the world’s leading airport food and retail providers, has taken steps over the past 12 months to change the way people think about shopping and dining in the nation’s airports. 

Yosemite National Park Presents Special Book Signing of "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" at The Ahwahnee®

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

"The National Parks: America's Best Idea" at The Ahwahnee®

Author / Producer Dayton Duncan to Sign Companion Volume to Celebrated Ken Burns Film

Yosemite Mountaineering School Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Former Directors Return to YosemiteNational Park to Share Memories and Accomplishments

Author Shelton Johnson to Sign First Novel "Gloryland" at The Ahwahnee®

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Yosemite National Park Welcomes Return of Cedar Santa Artisans

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK HOSTS ROYAL ROBBINS FOR BOOK SIGNING

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Veteran Rock Climber's Autobiography Celebrates Pioneering Accomplishments

Yosemite National Park Highlights “Yosemite’s Best Idea” Lodging Package

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

New Discounted Offering by Concessioner Celebrates Airing of Veteran Filmmaker   Ken Burns’ PBS Documentary, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” 

Yosemite National Park 2010 High Sierra Camp Applications Now OnlineConvenient & Expedient Internet Access to Popular Lottery Available For the First Time

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Technology will afford prospective guests of Yosemite’s High Sierra Camps the opportunity to apply for the annual lodging lottery on the Internet for the upcoming 2010 season.

Yosemite Mountaineering School Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Former directors return to Yosemite National Park to share their memories and accomplishments.

Delaware North Sees Bright Spots in Travel Landscape

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies has good news to share on the travel front, despite the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression.

Delaware North Companies Helping National Park Visitors Save Money This Summer

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resort will help national park visitors save money this summer...

Yosemite National Park Celebrates Earth Day with Interactive Family Events

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Yosemite National Park will celebrate Earth Day with four days of special events geared to educate and enlighten young and old regarding environmental best practices, eco-friendly products, nature exhibits and interpretive programs.

Delaware North Sportservice Providing Catholic Baseball Fans Plenty of Meatless Options for Good Friday Games

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Baseball fans of the Catholic faith will have plenty of meatless menu options on Good Friday at ballparks where Delaware North Companies Sportservice provides concessions and premium dining.

Yosemite Celebrates Easter with Spectacular Brunch Buffets

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Families can immerse themselves this year in abundant nature, while enjoying Easter Sunday and a variety of culinary fare sure to whet the appetite of even the most discriminating palate. After all, it’s the unique Yosemite experience that draws visitation to the Park this spring. The waterfalls are in peak production, cascading from the granite cliffs into picturesque Yosemite Valley; and wildlife in the meadows is plentiful, with mule deer, coyotes and scores of birds singing the joys of the vernal equinox.

Yosemite National Park Hosts World War II Veterans Reunion

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Yosemite National Park recently hosted a World War II veterans reunion. The event featured presentations, meals, walking tours and live entertainment.

Temperatures Drop ~ So Do Rates at Yosemite National Park’s Curry Village

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Who would have thought you could save money on lodging by watching the mercury in your thermometer retreat into its glass bulb? It’s true ~ winter temperatures are translating into lower midweek rates for unheated tent cabins in Yosemite’s historic Curry Village.

Travel + Leisure Names Two Delaware North Properties in 500 World’s Best Hotels List

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts operates two of the top hotels in the world, according to popular travel magazine Travel + Leisure. The Ahwahnee in Yosemite National Park and The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in New Hampshire made the magazine’s list of the 500 best hotels in the world.

Culinary Greats and Consumer Enthusiasts Enjoy a Warm Welcome

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Winter in the High Sierra may carry a chill, but the culinary creations of the country’s hottest chefs will warm The Ahwahnee® hotel’s historic Great Lounge during the 24th annual Yosemite Chefs’ Holidays series.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Acquires Additional Lodging at Apple Tree Inn

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

As part of an overall strategic guest facility and conference center expansion plan, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has acquired the 53-unit Apple Tree Inn in Fish Camp, California.

Yosemite National Park Introduces Innovative GPS Experience to Engage Visitors in Outdoors

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

In an effort to further provide park customers with a complete, hands-on experience, Yosemite National Park concessionaire Delaware North Companies has partnered with MMG Worldwide to develop an integrated campaign focused on thoroughly exploring the outdoors. Through the "Take it All In" campaign, visitors are urged to step outside of their cars and use GPS technology to actively engage in biking, hiking and sightseeing.

Yosemite National Park Executive Chef Featured at James Beard House

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Percy Whatley, the executive chef of The Ahwahnee in Yosemite National Park, will prepare a unique multi-course dinner for distinguished guests and esteemed foundation members at the James Beard House on Saturday, September 6.

National Park Service Lauds Delaware North Recycling

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, an operating company under the umbrella of global hospitality and food service leader Delaware North Companies, has received one of the four environmental achievement awards given out by the National Park Service this year. Delaware North was chosen for its recycling efforts in Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks.

The Ahwahnee Chef de Cuisine Captures Silver Medal at American Culinary Federation National Convention

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ahwahnee Chef de Cuisine Ambarish Lulay earned a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Convention in Las Vegas last month, the first U.S. competition the Indian-born Lulay has ever participated in.

Delaware North Companies' The Ahwahnee

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park’s historic and grand hotel operated by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, has been named the best national park lodge by ShermansTravel.com, a travel Web site that routinely posts top-10 lists.

Tenaya Lodge Offers Free and Low Cost Interpretive Programs

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, the AAA Four-Diamond™ resort located just two miles south of Yosemite National Park, has expanded the interpretive programs available to its guests, introducing three new ones this season. Tenaya is located in the Sierra National Forest, offering a variety of ways to experience nature even before entering the Park. The Tenaya programs are free or at nominal cost. Operating throughout the summer, the activities include: 

Hospitality Provider Sees Reservations Increase Despite Higher Gas Prices

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Reservations for summer lodging at California's Yosemite National Park and seven other locations across North America at which global hospitality provider Delaware North Companies operates are up over last year despite higher gas prices.

Yosemite Vintners' Holidays 2008 Lineup of Winemakers Announced

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The celebrated wine tasting tradition of The Ahwahnee continues during the 27th annual Vintners' Holidays series from Nov. 2 through Dec. 4. Robert Mondavi, Silver Oak, Mumm and Grgich Hills Cellar are a few of the prominent names featured from the 33 participating California wineries.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Wins 15th Consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Designation

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Thomas McCann, (at left), general manager of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, accepts the Automobile Association of America (AAA) Four-Diamond Award from Jose Plascencia of the California State Automobile Association. This marks the 15^th consecutive year that Tenaya Lodge has received this coveted honor.

Celebrate Valentine's Day Amid Nature's Splendor Top 10 Ways to Be a Romantic in Yosemite National Park

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Looking for a unique way to say "I Love You" this Valentine's Day? Yosemite National Park makes it easy, with a variety of lodging packages, activities and pre-packaged dining available for the "romantically challenged." Below are ten ways to be a romantic in Yosemite National Park:

Yosemite National Park Concessioner Changes Reservation Phone Numbers

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

A bank of thirty telephone numbers used by Yosemite concessioner DNC Parks & Resorts’ Fresno, California reservations office changes today as part of a sweeping system modification that will benefit Yosemite guests. In swapping the “559” area code for the new “801” area code, DNC will be able to offer California residents a 12-cent-per-minute savings when they call the Fresno office for lodging reservations and activity information.

Delaware North Companies Hosts Fall Food and Beverage Summit at The Lodge at Yosemite National Park

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies hosted its third ever Food and Beverage Summit at the Lodge at Yosemite National Park. More than 45 food and beverage professionals were on hand from all areas of Delaware North Companies including Gaming & Entertainment, Parks & Resorts and Sportservice.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Annual Meeting Goes Green

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

When Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts leaders gather next week in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, they’ll focus on their important role in preserving Yosemite National Park and the other national treasures at which the company provides various hospitality services.

Sixth Annual Winemasters Weekend at Tenaya Lodge Paris Wine with Both Food and Jazz in March 2007

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, the four-diamond resort located two miles south of the National Park, once again will be the venue for the annual Winemaster’s Weekend, produced in cooperation with California State University at Fresno, home of the first university winery in the U.S. licensed to produce and sell wine. The weekend of workshops and wine and food experiences will take place March 2 through 4, 2007. 

Yosemite's Badger Pass Ski Area Opens for 2007-2008 Winter Season

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

California’s first ski resort, Yosemite's Badger Pass Ski Area, opened today for downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. The snow that arrived over the past 48 hours has given Yosemite skiers a new two to three-foot base for family enjoyment in the crown jewel of the national park system.

Endeavour Sends Former Teacher to Space with Sunset Launch

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST

A limited number of tickets are available to view the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour, mission STS-118, from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Endeavour is set to launch on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 7:02 p.m. EST.

All-Access Pass Allows Yosemite Visitors To Sample Winter Sports For Only $49 A Day, Including Lesson And Equipment Rentals

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST

osemite National Park is one of America’s favorite destinations for active summer vacations. Not as well known is Yosemite in winter, but this season offers its own breath-taking beauty and a different variety of activity options. 

Delaware North Companies' Special Destinations Provide Getaways For The Heart

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts will provide visitors with an extra-special Valentine's Day this February, thanks to an assortment of holiday deals and promotions. Giving couples the ultimate Valentine's Day experience, Delaware North provides the perfect setting to enjoy this special day.

Delaware North Companies' The Ahwahnee Named 26th Favorite Building In America

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies The Ahwahnee received special recognition as the 26^th most popular building in America according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive for the American Institute of Architects. Located in California's Yosemite Valley, The Ahwahnee's rank in the study gives it similar value to such architectural feats as the Brooklyn Bridge, Washington Monument and the White House.

Relax, Pamper, Enjoy...Delaware North Companies Offers Perfect Spa Getaways

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Harrison Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia, Canada and Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite, Calif. are two of Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts locations offering travelers the ultimate in spa experiences. In addition to each resort having full-service spa amenities, both Harrison Hot Springs and Tenaya Lodge are located in some of the most soothing landscapes nature can offer.