<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Featured News | Yosemite</title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com</link><description>Featured News</description><copyright>Copyright 2013</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Yosemite</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Announces 2013 Spring Season Openings]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/yosemite-dnc-announces-spring-openings.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., April 24, 2013 &mdash;</strong> With spring&rsquo;s arrival, Yosemite is experiencing beautiful weather and gushing waterfalls, and Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks &amp; Resorts at Yosemite is pleased to announce the reopening of Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite Valley Stable and the open-air Valley Floor Tours.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/yosemite-dnc-announces-spring-openings.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., April 9, 2013 &ndash;</strong> DNC Parks &amp; Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. celebrates Earth Day and National Park Week in Yosemite National Park beginning on Saturday, April 20, through Sunday, April 28, 2013. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by DNC, the National Park Service (NPS), Yosemite Conservancy, and The Ansel Adams Gallery.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Receives 2012 Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/dnc-parks-resorts-yosemite-receives-mariposa-county-chamber-commerce-business-award.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
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	<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., January 31, 2013 &ndash;</strong> Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks &amp; Resorts at Yosemite was honored as the 2012 &ldquo;Business of the Year&rdquo; at the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce installation and awards dinner on January 24, 2013. The western themed awards dinner honored individuals and organizations that have made an impact on the community of Mariposa.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/dnc-parks-resorts-yosemite-receives-mariposa-county-chamber-commerce-business-award.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Badger Pass Ski Area Webcam Offers a Picturesque View of Winter Sports in Yosemite]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/attractions/badger-pass-ski-area-launches-new-webcam.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., December 20, 2012 </strong>&mdash; California&rsquo;s original ski area Badger Pass, now offers a high-definition webcam offering skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to check current conditions and watch the action on the slopes even if they are thousands of miles away.<br>
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<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., December 19, 2012 &ndash; </strong>Yosemite National Park&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass_RentalPricing.aspx">Badger Pass Ski Area</a>&nbsp;will open its downhill operations on Friday, December 21, 2012. Yosemite&rsquo;s recent snow storms provided a base depth of 24&rdquo; at Badger Pass as of December 18. The free shuttle to Badger Pass from Yosemite National Park lodges will begin service on opening date. The Nordic Center offering snowshoeing and cross-country skiing opened for the season on December 15, 2012. Badger Pass Ski Area&rsquo;s Tubing Hill and Terrain Park will open at a later date as more snow is needed for those winter activities.<br>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/badger-pass-ski-area-downhill-to-open-december-21-2012.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badger Pass Ski Area's Nordic Center to Open Saturday, December 15]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/badger-pass-ski-area-nordic-center-open-saturday-december-15.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., December 14, 2012 &ndash;&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass.aspx">Badger Pass Ski Area</a>&nbsp;begins its cross-country ski and snowshoe services this Saturday, December 15 after recent snow storms dropped more than 12 inches of snow; making excellent terrain conditions for skiers and snowshoers. The rental shop will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and light snacks and drinks will be available. Badger Pass is awaiting additional snow to open the downhill and tubing section of the ski area, but more storms are on the way.&nbsp;<br>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/badger-pass-ski-area-nordic-center-open-saturday-december-15.htm</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yosemite's Badger Pass Ski Area Announces Special Pricing for Season Passes and Ski Packages]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/yosemite-badger-pass-ski-area-announces-special-offers-season-passes-ski-packages.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., December 13, 2012 &ndash; </strong>Yosemite National Park&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.yosemitepark.com/BadgerPass_RentalPricing.aspx">Badger Pass Ski Area</a>&nbsp;announces new <a href="http://yosemitegifts.com/seasonpass.html">season pass pricing</a>&nbsp;for the 2012-13 season. From now through December 23, 2012, skiers/riders can purchase adult season passes online for $149, which is more than 65 percent off regular rate. Discounted season passes for children are available at $129 for youth (ages 13-17) and $69 for children (ages 7-12). These season pass offers will also be available at Badger Pass starting opening day, which is scheduled for Friday, December 14, 2012 or when conditions permit. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/yosemite-badger-pass-ski-area-announces-special-offers-season-passes-ski-packages.htm</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yosemite National Park's Curry Village Ice Rink is Now Open for the 2012-13 Season]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/yosemite-national-parks-curry-village-ice-rink-is-now-open-for-the-season.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., November 20, 2012 &ndash;</strong>The Curry Village Ice Rink is now open for the season through March 6. Located in the heart of Yosemite Valley, the Curry Village Ice Rink has become a winter tradition and a holiday favorite for the entire family.&nbsp;]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/yosemite-national-parks-curry-village-ice-rink-is-now-open-for-the-season.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ahwahnee in Yosemite National Park Selected for the 2012 Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards Honoring the Best Hotels Around the World]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/the-ahwahnee-in-yosemite-national-park-ed-for-the-2012-fodors-100-hotel-awards-honoring-the-best-hotels-around-the-world.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.&mdash; November 14, 2012&mdash;</strong> <a href="http://www.fodors.com/">Fodor&rsquo;s</a>, the leading name in travel guides, today announced that The Ahwahnee has been recognized as a 2012 <strong><em>Fodor&rsquo;s 100 Hotel Award </em></strong>winner. This distinction designates The Ahwahnee as an outstanding hotel as selected by Fodor&rsquo;s editors in the <a href="http://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/local-experience/the-ahwahnee-hotel">&ldquo;Local Experience&rdquo;</a>category, designating it as one of the 100 most distinctive hotels in the world this year.<br>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/the-ahwahnee-in-yosemite-national-park-ed-for-the-2012-fodors-100-hotel-awards-honoring-the-best-hotels-around-the-world.htm</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ahwahnee Presents the 86th Season of  the Bracebridge Dinner at Yosemite]]></title><link>http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/the-ahwahnee-presents-the-86th-season-of-the-bracebridge-dinner-at-yosemite.htm</link><description><![CDATA[<strong>YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., October 16, 2012&mdash;</strong>The Ahwahnee, a historic AAA Four-Diamond hotel nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, today announces the schedule for The Bracebridge Dinner at Yosemite, celebrating its 86th season. This American theatrical tradition transforms the hotel into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth for eight performances, held from December 13-25. Reduced advance booking rates are available now for overnight packages and single tickets. Visitors are also invited to attend complimentary concerts featuring world-class artists singing holiday, pops and Broadway standards in the hotel&rsquo;s Great Lounge on nights alternating with The Bracebridge Dinner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://media.yosemitepark.com/yosemite/news/the-ahwahnee-presents-the-86th-season-of-the-bracebridge-dinner-at-yosemite.htm</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss> 