RESORTS, SPAS & RETREATS

Activities at Tenaya Lodge

Morning Nature Hike
Take a walk on the wild side and discover the flora and fauna of the Sierra.

Flashlight Hike
This guided flashlight hike into the forest includes a miniature flashlight to keep as a souvenir.

Waterfall Hike
Take a guided hike to a waterfall. This three-hour, 5.5-mile hike includes a picnic lunch and bottled water.

Snow Shoe Hike
Winter at Tenaya Lodge offers some of the most spectacular views of the year. See snow-draped mountains and powder-covered trees on a guided hike through the stunning landscape. Day and evening hikes available.

Geocaching
Geocaching is the new adventure game utilizing high-tech GPS technology. By using a hand-held GPS, Tenaya guests search for hidden treasure in the national forest surrounding the hotel. The caches are located along trails that wind through towering trees, grantie groves, whispering creeks and mountain meadows.

Lead Horse Corral
Youngsters under seven will enjoy a 30-minute ride around the 'ol corral on a gentle lead horse.

Challenging Ride in the Forest
For the rider seeking adventure this is a two-hour ride complete with creek crossings and switchbacks.

Easy Ride in the Forest
A one-hour ride through the Sierra National Forest is available for riders of all levels.

Horseback Ride in the Mariposa Grove of the Giant Sequoias
Ride to the Giant Sequoias inside Yosemite. The afternoon's high riding adventure includes four hours of scenic trail riding.

Fly Fishing
Take a trip to area creeks, rivers and lakes. There are excursions available for all levels, from the beginner to the seasoned expert. Expert guides offer daily classes and fishing equipment can be rented. Rods, poles, tackle and maps are available at the Activities Desk.

Adventure Club
Kids Adventure Club is the lodge's "edu-tainment" program for kids ages 5 to 12. It's an adventure in rock climbing and archery, nature walks, movies and more. From 9am-1pm with lunch included in this program. Advance registration is a must.

Personalized Baby Sitting Service
The Events Staff can recommend babysitters for infants and children. Advance notice is needed.

Jamboree Cookout
Experience a taste of the old west with a Jamboree Cookout, including a wagon ride, BBQ dinner, campfire singing and marshmallow roasting with the cowboys of Yosemite.

Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad
Take a one-hour narrated trip along the tracks of logging history on an old-fashioned shay locomotive. Rides scheduled daily in summer.

Moonlight Special
Train ride under the Sierra moon and a plated western BBQ. Entertainment by the Sugar Pine Trio. Offered on a limited basis.

Gold Panning
Pan for gold, listen to a storyteller, spin golden tales and take a self guided tour through a replica of a miner's cabin.

Rafting
Whitewater thrill seekers can make a day of running rapids on the Merced River. Included in the fee is a wet suit and helmet rental, life jackets, refreshments, lunch and spectacular scenery on a wild ride.

Rock Climbing

Novice Climbers
Tenaya's contracted climbing experts offer a one-day introductory class covering the basics in tackling big walls with an end of the day 80-foot vertical climb. The outfitter will lead you to your climbing destination from the lodge. Climbing is available in Yosemite and at Fresno Dome.

Scale A Granite Dome
A strenuous customized workout, teaching "jam cracking" and other lofty techniques in a teamed climb of up to 500 vertical feet up the face of Fresno Dome. The outfitter will lead you to your climbing destination from the lodge. Climbing is available in Yosemite and at Fresno Dome.

Get a Foot-Hold on Willow Creek Wall
Experience belaying, nuts, runners, technical hand and foot-hold combinations and rappelling on a scenic slab overlooking Bass Lake.

Mountain Biking

Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Spa

Photo Walk