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| Above, a view of Half Dome from North Pines Campground. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It seems that everywhere you go, there's a Starbucks just around the corner. Except when you really are desperate for a cup of brew, especially when one is out in the wilderness.
But have no fear, Starbucks will soon be coming to Yosemite National Park.
The Fresno Bee reported:
Fairly soon you will be able to enjoy viewing the majesty of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park while also sipping on your favorite Starbucks drink. But not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
The park’s concessionaire, Yosemite Hospitality, a division of Aramark, is working with Starbucks to sell its brew in the Food Court at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
Although this won’t be a free-standing Starbucks store, some Yosemite supporters don’t like the idea of a multinational corporation like Starbucks gaining a foothold in the national park.
Freddy Brewster, who lives in the area, worries that the inclusion of Starbucks will lead to more national retailers.
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