Despite the ungainly acronym this is the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Rail Road, and I got to ride the Lil' logger. A diesel steam engine. The number ten runs on a four mile track that loops out to the picnic grounds and then back. All the while the Conductor, dressed in Train attire complete with cap and overalls, tells you about the Yosemite mountain Sugar Pine RR. And how much lumber it cut for how many years and all the specifications of the little number ten train.
The ride is fun, but I recommend the seat directly behind the engine only for the very brave and very deaf. It is loud, and hot, with as much heat as that little engine puts off as it chuggs away up the hill, I was amazed at the fact that the fireman in the cab was in long sleeves and leather gloves. While I realize that must be a requirement of the job, it must have been hot.
The area they take you though is amazing, all sorts of wildlife abound from grey squirrels and butterflies almost the size of your palms, to deer and other wildlife. You also get a lesson on the flora and fauna of the area.
Afterword you can stop at the general store, we had chili cheese dogs and rootbeer floats. A good meal, but they also have veggie sandwiches, and PBandJ for the kids. At the bottom of the hill are the museum and gift shop. Hold on to your wallets.... it's dangerous country there.
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