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Lower Yosemite Fall Tour - James Hutchings

A wayside exhibit with a bronze tactile relief of a man stands near a path.

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James Hutchings
After bringing the first tourists to Yosemite Valley, James Mason Hutchings established Hutchings House in 1864. Using the boardinghouse know-how of his mother-in-law, he and his wife launched a career as Yosemite inn-keepers. Hutchings was a gracious host, whose charm made up for the lack of amenities in his hotel.

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Last updated: October 20, 2023