OMC joins GGG for Yosemite National Park Ride

Golden Gate Guards (GGG) Springtime 38th Yosemite National Park (YNP) Weekend Ride

FRI-SUN20-22MAY2022

FOR CURRENT INFORMATION go to GGG @:

https://ggguards.org/events/yosemite.htm

Description:

Annual 38^th Golden Gate Guards (GGG) Springtime in Yosemite National Park (YNP) ride in springtime beauty. Weather & waterfalls generally spectacular in mid-May, depending on winter snowfall, most, to all areas of the park should be open. Avoid summer crowd experiences to visit Bridal Veil Falls, Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, Hetch Hetchy, Tuolumne Meadows or Wawona. Visit an area of YNP this year and plan a different adventure next. For beginners to experienced motorcycle riders.

Location:

Yosemite National Park (YNP), CA State Hwy 140 East for entry into Park, 290-372-0200 / https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

Registration: 

One person in each auto/motorcycle MUST register with YNP to enter: (preferably driver but any other occupant w/ ID to match   YNP registration)

1. CREATE Yosemite reservation account NOW at Recreation.gov
2. LOGIN before 0800 on 23MARCH2022.
3. IMMEDIATELY after 0800, complete reservation for FRI20MAY2022 which covers 3 days, cost $2. (Number of YNP registrations for each day are limited, imperative to RESERVE promptly after 0800 on 23MARCH2022 or not able to enter YNP on weekend of 20MAY2022)
4. COMPLETE GGG Registration Form, pay via PayPal or mail check to participate in GGG hosted activities. Registration is REQUIRED.
5. BOOK LODGING for FRI-SAT @ Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal CA on the Merced River, ask for Golden Gate Guards discount.  Yosemite View Lodge, 11136 CA-140, El Portal 95318, 209-379-2681 / https://www.yosemiteresorts.com/yosemite-view-lodge/

Cost (TBA) INCLUDES:

-Continental Breakfast Saturday & Sunday mornings

-Cocktails on Friday & Saturday evenings

-BBQ Steak Dinner on Saturday evening

-Commemorative pin

REGISTRATION MANDATORY, Covid Vaccinations & Mask when required.

Cost does NOT Include:

-Entrance Fee to Yosemite National Park (7-days covers weekend), any person in entering vehicle with America The Beautiful Annual Pass, Senior Pass or Military/Veteran (admission to park FREE for vehicle).

YNP Entrance Passes, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm

Veterans / Gold Star Families Pass FREE, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm

-Friday Night Dinner

-Optional gourmet Sunday Brunch @ Ahwahnee Hotel, 1 Ahwahnee Dr, Yosemite Valley CA 95389, 209-372-1407 / https://www.yosemite.com/lodging/hotels/the-ahwahnee-hotel/