Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite Announces Fall Program & Packages

Evergreen's Guided Recreation Program Offers Tours into the Real Yosemite

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. October 14, 2008

GROVELAND, CA, August 17, 2006. Evergreen Lodge, a classic Yosemite destination with unsurpassed recreation and activities for all seasons, announces its fall recreation program and packages for couples, families and groups. Located on the western border of Yosemite off Highway 120, near Hetch Hetchy Valley, the historic Evergreen Lodge offers convenient access to all of Yosemite's attractions.

"Fall is considered the best season to enjoy Yosemite for those 'in the know.' The summer crowds have gone home, the weather is ideal and gorgeous warm colors dominate the landscape," said owner Lee Zimmerman. "Guests of Evergreen quickly learn that there is more to Yosemite than El Capitan and Half Dome. Our on-site professional guide service provides guided trips and expert advice that enable our guests to explore the park's little-known wonders, in addition to the more popular spots."

The Evergreen's fall packages are available starting September 8 and include accommodations, breakfast and other select meals, coordinated recreation options and complimentary on-site activities.

The Fall Bike to Waterfalls package includes two nights' lodging in a new cedar cabin, breakfast, a full-day guided bike trip to waterfalls (bike rental included), a box lunch, and a happy hour beverage. Rates for couples are $225 per night on weekdays and $245 per night on weekends, and family packages are $320 per night and $340 per night, respectively.

The Fall Ultimate Yosemite Getaway, at $345-380 per night for two people, includes two nights' lodging, breakfast both mornings, a happy hour beverage both nights, a full-day guided naturalist hike or bike trip (complete with box lunches, trail snacks and Evergreen water bottles), followed by two one-hour, full-body massages and a three-course dinner, and a special memento: either two Evergreen Lodge t-shirts or a framed historic photo of Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley before construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam.

The Fall Romance package features a two-night stay in a cabin with gas fireplace, welcome basket and champagne or sparkling cider, full breakfast each morning, box lunches for an afternoon getaway, a happy hour beverage, a three-course dinner, and guaranteed late checkout. Package rates are $199 to $239 per night. The enhanced package includes two one-hour, full-body massages in-room for an additional $75 per night.

Room upgrades are available and packages are subject to availability of guided trips at the time of booking. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Prices do not include tax or gratuity. All package details are available at www.evergreenlodge.com/fallpackages.html.

The Evergreen, the only property in Yosemite with an on-site professional guide service, offers a wide range of outdoor recreation throughout the year. The resort's expansive recreation program includes:

• Yosemite Valley Naturalist Van Tours (with optional self-guided hike down the famous Four-Mile Trail)

• Bike Trips to Waterfalls

• Half & Full Day Fly Fishing Adventures

• GPS/Geocaching Excursions

• High Country Guided Hikes and Van Tours, including Hikes to North Dome and High Country Naturalist Hikes to Polly Dome Lakes

• Nightly Sunset Happy Hour Vista Tours

• Snowshoeing

Evergreen's recreation program also provides complimentary materials for self-guided outings and associated activities for guests, including campfires, lectures, clinics, and an array of rental equipment that includes mountain bikes, GPS devices and snowshoes. When the day is done, guests can schedule a relaxing massage.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the Lodge's restaurant and outdoor plaza, tavern, general store with soda fountain, and recreation building, whose combination living room and rec center features a fireplace, sofas, tables and chairs, board games, books, and maps, along with free Internet and free long-distance phone service. Also located on-site is a spacious meeting/event hall that can be booked for meetings, weddings and retreats for up to 150 people.

The Lodge offers cabins of varying sizes and layouts, providing families, couples and groups many of the comforts of home. Another option that opened this summer is the Evergreen's custom camping program, where tents and all the furnishings are set up in advance of the guest's arrival. Custom camping is available select days through October at rates of $45-75 per night.

To make reservations, call (800) 93-LODGE or 209-379-2606, or [email protected]. For additional information about Evergreen Lodge's accommodations and activities or to make an online reservation request, visit www.evergreenlodge.com http://www.evergreenlodge.com.