Yosemite

Badger Pass Ski Area to Open Thursday, January 26

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., January 24, 2012 – The 77^th winter season at Badger Pass Ski Area begins Thursday, January 26 after recent snow storms dropped more than 24 inches of snow; making now the perfect time for riders and skiers of every level to plan a Northern California snowboarding or ski trip to Yosemite National Park.  

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Launches New Website Design

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., January 18, 2012 – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is pleased to unveil the redesigned YosemitePark.com with a look that complements the distinct natural beauty of Yosemite National Park. The YosemitePark.com redesign features captivating photography in addition to a more streamlined layout and navigation that allows users to browse through different sections of the website with ease.

The Curry Village Ice Rink at Yosemite National Park is Open for the 2011-12 Season

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., December 1, 2011 – Winter fun has officially arrived at Yosemite Valley with the opening of the Curry Village Ice Rink.

Yosemite National Park’s Badger Pass Ski Area Announces Schedule for the Popular Oakhurst Shuttle

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., November 8, 2011 – Itching to hit the slopes this winter? Skiers, boarders and snowshoers can relax and revel in the snow-blanketed Yosemite scenery with the return of the Oakhurst shuttle to Yosemite National Park’s Badger Pass Ski Area.  

Delaware North Companies Resorts Recognized By Conde Nast Traveler

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2011)- Three hotels and resorts owned and/or operated by Delaware North Companies have been selected for Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. The luxury travel magazine ranked the hotels based on more than 8 million votes cast in the annual survey. The awards reflect the combined opinions of 28,876 Conde Nast Traveler readers who rated the world’s best cities, islands and hotels visited in the past year.

Badger Pass Ski Area at Yosemite National Park Scheduled to Open Mid-December with Great Deals

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., October 24, 2011 – DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite announces the anticipated opening day for Badger Pass Ski Area for Friday, December 16, 2011, with conditions permitting. Eager Northern California skiing enthusiasts will be able to enjoy an array of activities for beginner to intermediate and advanced levels, all while taking advantage of unbeatable ski lessons and deals on lift tickets and season passes.

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.

The Ahwahnee Presents the 85th Season of The Bracebridge Dinner

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., August 25, 2011 – The Ahwahnee, a recently renovated, full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel nestled amongst the snow-capped mountains and majestic cedars of Yosemite National Park, is the ideal setting for the holiday magic and splendor of The Bracebridge Dinner, celebrating its 85th season this December. This remarkable 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.

Discover Your Inner “Ansel Adams” with Photography Classes and Workshops in Yosemite National Park

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 21, 2011 – DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite is pleased to partner with The Ansel Adams Gallery to offer photography classes and workshops with world-renowned photographers.

Stanley Cup Explores Yosemite National Park

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 7, 2011 – Yosemite waterfalls were booming and the hiking trails greeted thousands of Park visitors, but a rare sight to see this past weekend in Yosemite National Park was the Stanley Cup. The celebrated trophy made its first trip to Yosemite and its surrounds courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs, the owner of the champion Boston Bruins and Delaware North Companies, authorized concessioner for Yosemite National Park.

The Ahwahnee Announces 30th Annual Vintners’ Holidays Lineup with 33 World-Class California Wineries

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.—June 22, 2011—The Ahwahnee, a recently refurbished, full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in scenic Yosemite Valley, Calif., will welcome 33 of California’s best vintners for its 30th annual Vintners’ Holidays event series starting this November.

Chef from Yosemite’s Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Wins American Culinary Federation Regional Pastry Competition

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (May 11, 2011) – The executive pastry chef of The Ahwahnee hotel at Yosemite National Park was honored as Western Regional Pastry Chef of the Year by The American Culinary Federation (ACF) after winning a competition at the regional conference May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Announces Brett Archer as General Manager for The Ahwahnee

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., April 13, 2011—DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, an authorized National Park Service concessioner providing stewardship and hospitality in Yosemite, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Archer as General Manager for The Ahwahnee, a full-service, AAA Four-Diamond property that opened in 1927. 

The Ahwahnee Reopens on March 17 After Multiple Renovation Projects

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., March 17, 2011—The Ahwahnee, a full-service, AAA Four-Diamond property that opened in 1927, will reopen today after completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade to the fire, life and safety systems and a remodel of its guest rooms, public spaces and exterior areas. 

Amazing Northern California Ski Deals & Fresh, New Snow at Yosemite’s Badger Pass Ski Area

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Skiers still have time in the season to enjoy an extended getaway to Yosemite, complete with value-packed ski offers and the best California skiing and snowshoeing available.

Media Alert - Live Music at Badger Pass

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Badger Pass, California’s original ski area, is a favorite among locals and visitors alike offering a relaxed, friendly atmosphere as famous as its splendid location. On select weekends, skiers and boarders can kick back and relax at the Day Lodge just steps from the slopes to enjoy live music. 

Yosemite’s Curry Village Offers a Hot Deal on Cold Nights

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., December 23, 2010 – Not too keen on the cold but like to save money? Adventurous and hardy travelers can save a bundle with the Celsius Special at Curry Village, where the rate for tent cabins reflects the previous night’s low temperature measured in Celsius.  

 

Back By Popular Demand: Yosemite National Park's Badger Pass Ski Area Offers Shuttle Service From Oakhurst

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST

Itching to hit the slopes this winter? Skiers, boarders and snowshoers can relax and revel in the snow-blanketed Yosemite scenery with the return of the Oakhurst shuttle. 

Yosemite National Park's Badger Pass Ski Area to Open 13 Days Early: Saturday, December 4

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Badger Pass Ski Area, California’s first ski resort, is pleased to announce it will open ahead of schedule due to recent snowfall and prime ski conditions.

The Curry Village Ice Rink at Yosemite National Park to Open Thanksgiving Day

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Curry Village Ice Rink at Yosemite National Park will open on Thursday, November 25 ushering in the 2010-11 winter season.  

The Curry Village Ice Rink was established in 1928 when the Yosemite Winter Club flooded an unused parking lot.  Now a permanent fixture, the rink is located in the western part of Curry Village, nestled below Glacier Point with views of snow-capped Yosemite icons such as Half Dome.  The opening marks the beginning of Yosemite’s winter activities leading up to the opening of Badger Pass Ski Area.

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 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.

Yosemite Celebrates Easter with Spectacular Brunch Buffets and Magnificent Display of Waterfalls and Wildlife

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and Wawona Hotel offer superb culinary fare. 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.

Yosemite National Park Celebrates End of 2008-2009 Ski Season with SpringFest

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Annual Festivities Feature Winter Family Fun and Activities. Yosemite National Park’s Badger Pass Ski Area will celebrate another successful season with its annual SpringFest Carnival, complete with music, food, costumes and crazy contests!

Yosemite Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as the “Greenest Place on Earth” Environmental Achievements Showcased Alongside Traditional Culinary Fare

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Yosemite National Park Hosts World War II Veterans Reunion

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Ahwahnee’s Heritage Holidays Special Event Features Return of Naval Personnel

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 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.

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.

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.

Yosemite National Park’s Outdoor Ice Rink Opens for Winter Season

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Curry Village ice rink in Yosemite National Park is one of the last remaining outdoor ice skating venues still operating in California.  After much anticipation, it opened Thursday, November 27, on Thanksgiving Day, for the holidays and the 2008 -2009 winter season.

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.

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.

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.

“Artisans At The Ahwahnee” Hosts Alison Grove In Yosemite National Park

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The ongoing Yosemite art series which showcases a variety of creative mediums continues this weekend at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley’s grand, historic national landmark hotel. Designed to share the wealth of regional artistic talent with park guests, the fifth monthly exhibition of “Artisans at The Ahwahnee” commences Friday with a showing of Yosemite watercolor paintings by Alison Grove. Her works will be on display and available for purchase from 1pm to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, concluding the same hours on Sunday, April 20. 

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.

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.

Yosemite’s Badger Pass Ski Area Celebrates SpringFest with Ski Contests, Costumes and Revelry

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST