Yosemite

Yosemite Celebrates the Re-Opening of the Village Store Following an Eco-Friendly Remodel

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks & Resorts at Yosemite President Dan Jensen led a community event and ribbon cutting ceremony today, April 3, to celebrate the completion of a $1.15 million dollar eco-friendly remodel of the Village Store, which serves millions of park visitors annually. 

Delaware North Companies Receives National Park Service Environmental Award for Yosemite Composting Program

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., September 15, 2011– Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has received a top 2011 environmental achievement award from the National Park Service (NPS) for initiating a comprehensive composting program for Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as the “Greenest Place on Earth”

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Irish won’t have a monopoly on “green” next week.  When March 17th rolls around, guests visiting the crown jewel of the national park system will be able to both “experience” green and “taste” green at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, and at the principle retail outlet, the Yosemite Village Store. 

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.

Yosemite National Park Redesigns Christmas at The Ahwahnee®

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Striving to adopt environmentally-friendly lighting and native decor into the holiday spirit, The Ahwahnee®, Yosemite’s Four-Diamond, national historic landmark hotel, has replaced all incandescent bulbs on its holiday trees with energy efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) varieties, while honoring the hotel’s spectacular setting and heritage with ornamentation made from a variety of materials grown locally in California.

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.

Delaware North Companies Hosting Earth Day Events at Company Properties across the Country

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies will hold events at its properties around the country in recognition of Earth Day. Delaware North became a forerunner in the hospitality and food service industry when it established GreenPath®, an award winning sustainability and environmental management system in its parks and resorts division in 2000.

Delaware North Companies Receives Environmental Award for Operation of Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies has received a Star of the Industry Award in Good Earthkeeping from the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) for environmental efforts at The Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park.

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.

"Green" gifts from The Ahwahnee at Yosemite National Park among those available online from Delaware North Companies

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Several fashionable, environmentally sustainable gifts from The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park’s National Historic Landmark hotel, are being offered online this holiday season by global hospitality provider Delaware North Companies.

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Wins International Award For Hosting Green Meeting

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts recently accepted the IMEX Green Meetings Award for its efforts in environmental responsibility and stewardship.