You walk over this little bridge to get to the El Portal Lobby. As you first walk in, there is an information booth. Towards the far end ( back ) of the lobby these steps lead you up to the next level where events are set up. There is a waterfall on either side of the steps. You can also go up by ramp. Shown below.

PRESENTLY OPEN..

VISIT THE GATEWAY TOWN OF PALMER TO DRIVE UP RD.191..

Handicap access ramp to be used instead of the stairs.

The El Portal Visitors Center closes to the public about 4:30 or 5 PM. People actually get married and have their reception after El Portal closes to the public. It would have to end around 9 PM as employees want to go home then. They told me 10 PM at the latest, everyone has to be out, but you never know what you can work out.