Except, the “wilderness” Muir called Yosemite was already named—Ahwahnee, meaning gaping, mouth-like place—and beloved by the Ahwahneechee people who lived in the grand valley. Muir ...

Called Tutokanula by the Ahwahneechee people, El Capitan is one of the greatest areas in the world for climbing. Experienced rock climbers can often be seen clinging to the side of El Capitan at ...

He told me that his people — the Ahwahneechee — believe their ancestors still reside here. Lonnie even asks them for permission before he ascends cliffs like El Capitan. “I still say thank ...

Three classes of fourth-graders learned about hydrology, geology, ecology and the way the Ahwahnechee people lived during a visit to Yosemite that included hikes to Lower Yosemite Falls and Cook ...