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ROOSEVELT RIDE – A STORYTELLING ADVENTURE

2HR STORYTELLING STEAM TRAIN EVENT WITH NY BESTSELLER, CHRIS EPTING

Quick Details

  • Ages: All ages, 2 and under ride for free!
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible

Join New York Times bestselling author Chris Epting for an evening of storytelling about Theodore Roosevelt’s landmark trip to Yosemite, the role of John Muir, Abraham Lincoln’s influence on protecting Yosemite, early photography in the park, and the contributions of Black soldiers who patrolled and protected the area. The program takes place at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and features a fire pit amphitheater along the scenic train trail, offering a memorable outdoor setting that connects guests with conservation history.

Schedule:

3:30pm to 4:00pm – Check In

4:00pm – Train Departs to Start the Event

4:25 to 5:35pm – Campfire Storytelling at Lewis Creek Canyon

6:00pm – Train Arrives Back at Station to Conclude the Event

Adults

Ages 13+

$ 47.70

Children

Ages 3-12

$ 26.50

Infants

Ages 2 and under (lap seat)

First Class Caboose

An Intimate First Class Experience with Chris Epting

$ 74.20

First Class Cupola

An Intimate First Class Experience with Chris Epting

$ 90.10

Prices include all taxes and fees