John Muir Lodge Rear Side - Grant Grove Village, Grant Grove Village

Another view of the John Muir Lodge from the back (uphill) side showing the lobby on the left and parking lot. The building's a bit more plain from this angle, but few people see it from this uphill side. Probably could have used an off-set of the room wing to break up that long straight side. I know it adds a bit to the construction costs, but it would have been worth it visually. Not a big crowd here in late October, that's my silver pickup truck on the right. Great time of year to visit, weather is typically good (cool days, cold nights, bring a jacket) and you have the place pretty much to yourself!

To the left of this photo, out of view, are several other historic buildings that are used for concession support facilities. The building housing the concession housekeeping offices was built in 1923. The warehouse building was built in 1935. Two cabins used for housing were built in 1929, both have substantial additions that make the original structure hard to identify. I'll take photos of them next time I'm up there.