Yosemite Valley Railroad
[This marker is composed of two panels.] Panel #1 Gateway to Yosemite The arrival of the Yosemite Valley Railroad in El Portal, Spanish for the Gateway, represented a great accomplishment... hmdb.org
Yosemite Valley's First Visit By White Men
From the crest of the ridge of a few hundred feet behind this point members of the Mariposa Battalion under the leadership of Major James D. Savage looked into Yosemite Valley on March 27... hmdb.org
Site Of Savages Trading Post
Here in 1849, James D. Savage, established a store built of logs. He engaged in trading and mining and married several squaws for protection and influence. In spring of 1850, fearing Indi... hmdb.org
Ahwahnee, The
This resort hotel at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley is named with a local Indian word meaning "deep, grassy meadow." The epitome of rustic monumentality and luxury, with rough granite p... cr.nps
Parsons Memorial Lodge
Built in 1915, this structure is characteristic of contemporary architecture in the San Francisco Bay area. The use of highly expressive basic forms and simple, natural materials was prompt... cr.nps
Rangers' Club
This structure is representative of the commitment of Stephen T. Mather, first Director of the National Park Service, to an architectural aesthetic appropriate for the National Park lands. ... cr.nps
Bridalveil Fall
Bridalveil Fall (620 feet) flows all year, with peak flow in May. This is often the first waterfall visitors see when entering Yosemite Valley. In spring, it thunders; during the rest... trekaroo.com