Be a Romantic in Yosemite National Park; Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day Amid Nature's Splendor.News Editors/Travel Writers YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Yosemite National Park (yōsĕm`ĭtē), 761,266 acres (308,205 hectares), E central Calif.; est. 1890 as a result of the efforts of conservationist John Muir. Located in the Sierra Nevada, it is a glacier-scoured area of great beauty; Mt. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2003 Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. that special something to share an unforgettable Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. with your sweetie? Here are the Top 10 Ways to say "I Love You" in Yosemite National Park: 1. Work up an appetite by skiing out to the intimate Glacier Point Ski Hut, situated 3,200 feet above Yosemite Valley Yo·sem·i·te Valley A valley of east-central California along the Merced River. It is surrounded by Yosemite National Park and has many waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, with a total drop of 739.6 m (2,425 ft). in the majestic High Sierra The first CD-ROM file system, named for an area near Lake Tahoe where it was developed in 1985. See ISO 9660. Range. 2. Why not pop the question in a way she'll never forget in the elegant candle-lit Ahwahnee Dining Room or the cozy Mountain Room Restaurant? 3. Snuggle up on a chairlift ride at Badger Pass Ski Area. 4. Make your own heat in a Curry Village tent cabin, available for only $25 per night. 5. Experience Victorian-style romance at the Wawona Hotel, which offers a stellar wine list, exquisite dining service and a bed-and-breakfast special. 6. Hold hands while viewing the wonders of the park during a two-hour Valley Floor Tour, departing Yosemite Lodge twice daily. 7. Dedicate a love song to your Valentine in the Wawona Hotel Lounge. Song stylist Tom Bopp performs an amazing repertoire of vintage Yosemite songs and popular music from the first 50 years of the 20th century. 8. Ice skate under a moonlit moon·lit adj. Lighted by moonlight. moonlit Adjective illuminated by the moon Adj. 1. Half Dome and sip hot cocoa by the fire pit at the Curry Village Ice Rink. 9. Experience the ultimate in romance with The Ahwahnee "Romance Package," available through April 30, featuring two-night deluxe accommodations with luxurious satin sheets strewn strew tr.v. strewed, strewn or strewed, strew·ing, strews 1. To spread here and there; scatter: strewing flowers down the aisle. 2. with rose petals, a welcome bottle of sparkling wine and keepsake glasses, dinner for two in the Ahwahnee Dining Room plus a late checkout of 1 p.m. 10. Celebrate Valentine's Day the whole month long in Nature's Cathedral. Special discounts and package rates are available during ski season, combining lifts, rentals or instruction with a variety of accommodations. For recreation, couples can enjoy a wide variety of activities ranging from hiking, sightseeing tours, interpretive programs and photography walks to snowshoeing snow·shoe n. A racket-shaped frame containing interlaced strips, as of leather, that can be attached to the foot to facilitate walking on deep snow. intr.v. , snowtubing, snowboarding and skiing. For more information on winter recreation, lodging packages or to make hotel reservations, call 559/252-4848 or visit online at www.YosemitePark.com. An authorized concessioner for the National Park Service, Yosemite Concession Services Corp. operates all lodging, dining, guest recreation and transportation in Yosemite. |
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