This beautifully produced book tells the story of the conception, construction, and occupation of the Ahwahnee, one of the finest lodges in the national park system. Meticulously researched and illustrated with over one hundred photographs, the volume includes images of the majestic hotel, details of its unforgettable design, and juicy tales about its many celebrity guests, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, John F. Kennedy, and movie stars like Mel Gibson and Brad Pitt.