Evergreen Lodge -- on the western border of California's Yosemite National Park-- offers Great Outdoors recreation, historic lodge that dates back to the 1920's, cabins and a nifty option called "cushy camping". (Campsite is all set up with tent, airbeds, sleeping bags with liners, pillows, towels, lantern, camping chairs; campers use the Evergreen's bathhouse and can access all facilities and activities.)
Rates for cabins start at $99 and go up to $259 for large family cabins. "Cushy camping" rates run from $50 to $80/night for up to four people (May to October, select dates.)
Recreation includes: GPS/Geocaching Adventure, guided hikes, rafting on the Tuolumne and Merced Rivers. Guests can hike on their own, making use of free handouts, a library of guide books, and complimentary lectures and slide shows by expert guides. Also, guests can rent mountain bikes, mountain strollers, trekking poles, and GPS units.
Complimentary activities include: kids crafts, campfires, horseshoe tournaments, etc. Massages (extra charge) are available too.
Evergreen Lodge is open year-round and has seasonal packages--such as this summer option, below.
Two-Night 'Bike to Waterfalls' Package
- Available May 13th - September 6th 2007
- includes two nights lodging, breakfast each morning, full-day guided bike trip (bike rental included), fresh trail lunch, happy hour refresher. Expect to do some hiking.
- "Family Package" is available for two adults and 1 or 2 kids, and includes a 2-bedroom family cabin; price is $750 ($60 extra for a third child.)
Reserve in advance, and expect to do some hiking. Read more about this package; a similar one is offered in the fall.
