2010 yosemite sierra visitors bureau visitors guide
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Visitors Guide for Madera CountyTRANSCRIPT
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Operating in the Sierra National Forestat Yosemite’s South Gate
HWY 41 • Fish Camp • CA • 93623
(559) 683-7273www.yosemitesteamtrains.com
Founded By The Family In 1965
“Moonlight Special”Train, Barbeque & Entertainment
• Model-A Powered Railcars • Museum • Gift Shops • Sandwich Shop • Gold Panning
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Authentic Steam Powered Locomotives
Welcome to Madera County,
California's Gateway to Yosemite
Whether you are reading this from the comfort of your home as�you�plan�your�next�vacati�on,�or from your hotel room as you decide what adventure to take part� in,� welcome� to� madera�County:� California’s� Gateway�to�Yosemite.
As you read through these pages,� you’ll� learn� about� the�region’s�biggest�draw,�Yosemite�Nati�onal� Park.� the� majesty� of�the� monolithic� granite� cliff�s,�the awe inspiring views of the valley and the power of the� waterfalls� have� att�racted�millions�of�people�every�year.�
Conti�nue� on� however,� and�you’ll�fi�nd�that�madera�County�has� much� more� to� off�er� as�well.�the�fi�ne�wines�along� the�madera�Wine�trail,�the�window�into a prehistoric world at the Fossil� Discovery� Center� in�Chowchilla,�the�festi�vals�at�the�Coarsegold�Historic�Village,�the�art museums in Oakhurst and the�wealth�of�recreati�on�at�Bass�Lake�are�all�tremendous�draws�that�make�madera�County�such�a�popular�desti�nati�on.�
We invite you to explore all our region�has�to�off�er.�inside�these�pages�you’ll�fi�nd�an�abundance�of knowledge to help you plan your�vacati�on.�of�course,�if�you�have� more� questi�ons,� please�feel free to contact us online at� www.YosemitethisYear.com�or� call� us� at� (559)� 683-4636.�You� can� also� become� a� fan� at�facebook.com/yosemitesierra.
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Christophe Testi © - Top of Nevada Fall,Yosemite Nati onal Park
Hwy 41 just north of Fresno in Coarsegold
1-866-7-WIN-WIN (946-946) | www.chukchansigold.com
VEGASSIERRAS
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Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is the most flawless combination of gaming, luxury, and nature that
you will ever find. Mere minutes from Yosemite’s south entrance and featuring over 400 luxurious
rooms and spacious suites, over 1,800 slots and 46 table games, 7 award-winning restaurants, a full
service spa and salon, an indoor/outdoor pool and poolside bar and world-class entertainment.
Supervisor's Messageon�behalf�of�the�madera�County�Board�of�supervisors,�it�is�my�pleasure�to�welcome�you�to�madera�County.�Located�in�the�heart�of�California�and�the�Central�sierra�mountains,�madera�County�has�every�possible�att�racti�on�ranging�from�delectable�restaurants�to�local�historical�treasures�to�one�of�america's�favorite�Nati�onal�Parks,�Yosemite.
as�the�gateway�to�Yosemite�Nati�onal�Park,�the�sierra�Nati�onal�Forest�and�Bass�Lake,�we�urge�you�to�experience�their�breathtakingly�scenic� beauty.�We� invite� you� to� learn� about� our� history,�which� is� preserved� in� the� numerous�museums� across� the� County.�We�recommend�you�travel�the�world-renowned�madera�County�Wine�trail�and�try�your�luck�at�gaming�at�the�Chukchansi�Gold�&�resort�
Casino.�if�you're�more�interested�in�leisure�acti�viti�es,�we�off�er�an�array�of�beauti�fully�landscaped�golf�courses�that�can�challenge�both�the�beginner�and�the�seasoned�veteran.
We� strongly� believe� that�madera� County� has� every� accommodati�on� you�will� need� for� a� fun,�memorable� and� truly� enjoyable� visit.� rest� assured� your� visit� will� leave� you� relaxed� as� well�as�rejuvenated.
Very�truly�Yours,
tom�Wheeler,�Chairman�madera�County�Board�of�supervisors
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Nancy Robbins©Barn in Raymond
Madera County Land of DiversityFew�places�boast�as�much�variety�as�madera�County.�From�the�ferti�le�valleys�of�the�western�regions�to�the�forested�foothills�to�the�east,�madera�County�has�a�bounty�of�att�racti�ons�as�varied�as�the�scenery.
the�valley�is�known�as�a�rich�agricultural�area,�where�much�of�the�produce�enjoyed�by�the�country�and�world�is�grown.�Here�you’ll�fi�nd�the�communiti�es�of�madera,�the�county’s�seat,�Chowchilla,�home�to�a�historic�discovery,�and�madera�ranchos,�a�small�community�with�Hollywood�connecti�ons.
the�agrarian�culture�can�be�felt�in�many�facets�of�these�communiti�es,�like�the�tractor�Parade�of�Lights�each�December�in�madera,�or�the�Chowchilla�stampede�every�april,�which�includes�a�catt� le�drive�down�the�city’s�main�thoroughfare.�Fairgrounds�in�both�madera�and�Chowchilla�host�numerous�exciti�ng�events,�and�stock�car�racing�as�well.�
one�of� the�most� signifi�cant�Pleistocene�period� fossil� beds� in� all� of� the� country� is� located� just� south�of�Chowchilla.� Fossils� from�numerous�animals�are�on�display�at�the�Fossil�Discovery�Center,�located�at�the�dig�site�where�they�were�fi�rst�discovered.�more�than�14,000�fossils�have�been�unearthed�already,�belonging�to�37�diff�erent�species,�including�mammoths�and�saber-toothed�cats.�
madera�ranchos�is�a�small�community�with�a�big�Hollywood�connecti�on,�as�two�of�the�town’s�pioneers�were�Jack�Haley,�most�famous�for�his�role�as�the�tin�man�in�Wizard�of�oz�and�Jackie�Gleason.�their�infl�uence�is�felt�throughout�the�community�as�streets�are�named�aft�er�other�Hollywood�royalty.
madera�County�also�has�a�long�history�as�a�wine�producing�region.�there�are�more�than�a�dozen�wineries�throughout�the�county�that�make�up�the�madera�Wine�trail.�most�of�these�wineries�also�have�public�tasti�ng�rooms,�giving�enthusiasts�an�inti�mate�setti��ng�in�which�to�sample�the�delicate�creati�ons.�
as�you�make�your�way�up�to�the�foothills,�you’ll�noti�ce�the�scenery�quickly�changes�from�the�ferti�le�fl�atlands�of�the�valley�to�gracefully�rolling�hills�covered�in�swaying�grasses�and�then�verdant�forests�of�towering�pines,�incense�Cedars,�Giant�sequoias�and�other�majesti�c�trees.�Here�you’ll�fi�nd�the�foothills�communiti�es�of�ahwahnee,�Bass�Lake,�Coarsegold,�North�Fork,�o’Neals,�oakhurst�and�raymond.�
OAKHURST LODGE
40302 Hwy. 41, OakhurstOnline Reservations at www.oakhurstlodge.com
559-683-4417or 800-OKLODGE
60 Non-Smoking Pet-Free Double Queen Rooms with In-room Mr. Coffee, Cable
TV, Guest Pool, Picnic Area, Laundry and Free Internet
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only 15 miles from Yosemite
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Franka Gabler© - Sierra Foothills
rhonda�salisburyYosemite�sierra�Visitors�Bureau�President
Welcome�.................................................3
supervisor's�message�..............................5
madera�County:�Land�of�Diversity�.................................. 6,�7
Beyond�Yosemite�.....................................9
Yosemite�sierra�Calendar�of�events�........................... 10,�11
Hit�the�madera�Wine�trail�.....................13
Local�agriculture�....................................15
Visit�Bass�Lake�.......................................17
explore�Bass�Lake�(map)�........................19tribal�Culture�.........................................21scenic�Beauty�.................................. 22,�23sierra�Vista�Nati�onal�scenic�Byway�(map)�...............................25area�map�for�madera�County�/�southern�Yosemite�.......................... 26,�27illustrated:�the�road�to�Heaven�............28Where to Stay?�......................................29Flora�&�Fauna�.................................. 30,�31
Lifestyle�sports�................................ 32,�33
arti�sti�c�expressions�.......................... 34,�35
Vacati�on�Fun�..........................................37
Wedding�Backdrop�................................39
Lodging�...................................... 41,�43,�45
Camping�................................................46
Wilderness�Permits,�Campfi�re�Permits,�Public�showers,�rV�Parks�.......................47
Dining�Choices�.......................................49
2010 Yosemite Sierra Visitors Guide - Table of Contents
Bass�Lake�was�named�by�sunset�magazine�as�one�of�the�West’s�Best�Lakes.�upon�arriving,�you’ll�immediately�see�why.�unparalleled�scenic�beauty�matched�with�abundant�recreati�on�acti�viti�es�both�on�and�off��the�water�makes�for�a�world�class�desti�nati�on.�Various�lodging�opti�ons�are�along�the�shores,�from�rusti�c�cabins�to�luxurious�resorts�and�vacati�on�home�rentals.�
oakhurst�lies�just�14�miles�below�the�entrance�to�Yosemite,�making�it�a�popular�lodging�stop�for�the�park.�However,�it�att�racts�many�visitors�on�its�own�as�it�boasts�a�vibrant�arts�community,�with�galleries,�an�historic�theatre,�children’s�museum�and�more.�its�locati�on�makes�it�an�excellent�choice�for�visitors�looking�for�somewhere�to�stay�and�explore�the�region.�
in�Coarsegold�you’ll�fi�nd�hints�of�California’s�past�during�the�gold�rush�that�began�in�1849.�Gold�panning�is�sti�ll�a�common�past�ti�me�here.�Fun�can�be�found�at�the�Coarsegold�Historic�Village,�as�numerous�events,�festi�vals�and�swap�meets�are�held�throughout�the�year.�the�region�has�a�rich�tribal�culture�as�well,�which�is�on�display�early�each�october�as�the�Chukchansi�tribe�hosts�a�large�Pow�Wow.
in�the�middle�of�it�all�is�North�Fork,�located�in�the�exact�geographic�center�of�California.�this�region�is�steeped�in�tribal�culture�as�well,�as�it�is�home�to�the�North�Fork�rancheria�band�of�mono�indians.�You�can�experience�their�history�at�the�sierra�mono�museum.�
While�many�of�the�communiti�es�saw�boom-ti�mes�thanks�to�gold�or�ti�mber�operati�ons,�o’Neals�always�remained�a�quiet�retreat�from�the�hustle�and�bustle.�today�o’Neals�is�surrounded�by�farm�and�rangeland�and�boasts�a�popular�stop�along�the�madera�Wine�trail.�
madera� County� truly� is� an� amazing� desti�nati�on� with� so� much� to� see� and� do.� From� excellent�lodging� opti�ons� to� restaurants� that� will� tempt� the� taste� buds� to� unique� att�racti�ons� like� the�Yosemite�mountain�sugar�Pine�rail�road�in�Fish�Camp,�the�county�off�ers�a�wealth�of�recreati�onal�opportuniti�es.� read� through� this� magazine� to� see� even� more� of� our� treasures� that� await.�Welcome�to�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite.
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Beyond Yosemite
many� people� come� to� California’s� Gateway�to�Yosemite�to�visit�the�icon�that�is�Yosemite�Nati�onal� Park.� While� driving� through� the�region,�many�visitors�are�oft�en�surprised�by�the amount of things there are to see and do�outside�of�the�park.
madera� County� is� a� rich� and� diverse� region.�From� the� ferti�le� valleys� around�madera� and� Chowchilla,� to� the�verdant�mountains�of�the�eastern�county�communiti�es�like�ahwahnee,�Bass�Lake,�Coarsegold�and�oakhurst,�there�are�ample�recreati�on�opportuniti�es.�
While� on� your�way� to� Yosemite,� take� some�ti�me� to� explore� the� surroundings.�You’ll�fi�nd�welcoming�communiti�es�with�unique�restaurants,�fun�events,�exciti�ng�att�racti�ons�and�great�lodging�opti�ons.�
You�can�hop�aboard�the�historic�logger�train�at�the�sugar�Pine�railroad�north�of�oakhurst,�catch�one�of�the�great�events�at�the�madera�District�Fairgrounds�in�the�city�of�madera,�fi�sh�for�trout,�bass�and�more�in�the�many�lakes�and�rivers,�or�dine�at�our�world�class�restaurants.�
as� you� explore�madera� County,� you’ll� see� that� in� additi�on� to� the�majesty� of�Yosemite,�madera�County�has�so�much�to�off�er.�
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Brian Wilhite© - Horse in meadow off Hwy 41
Lisa Baker© - Old Madera County Courthouse, now a museum
Franka Gabler© - Hills around Millerton Lake
Yosemite Sierra Calender of Events
July Light Up the Sky Annual Fireworks ShowBass�Lake�-�basslakechamber.com�(559)642-3676
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers JamboreeNorth�Fork�-�(559)877-7700
May Flatlander Day Parademadera�ranchos�-�(559)645-4001
Chowchilla-Madera County FairChowchilla�-�(559)665-3728
Home & Garden Show - Oakhurstoakhurstchamber.com�-�(559)683-7766�
Memorial Day Weekend Peddlers FairCoarsegold�-�(559)683-3900�
Spring Wine Trail Adventure/Madera Wine Trailmaderavintners.com�-�(800)613-0709
30th Annual Bass Lake Fishing DerbyBass�Lake�-�www.basslakechamber.com�-�(559)642-3676
20th Annual Anti que and Classic Wooden Boat ShowBass�Lake��acbs-tahoe.org�-�(559)733-8379
Rock the Dock begins�15-week�session�-�Bass�Lake�-�basslake.com�-�(559)642-3121
CIE Wakeboard ChampionshipBass�Lake/Pines�resort�-�www.basslake.com�-�(559)642-3121�
58th Annual Coarsegold RodeoCoarsegold�-�thecoarsegoldrodeo.com�-�(559)683-1952
Iron Gate Arts ShowChowchilla/Parkview�Plaza�-�(559)665-3135
Chowchilla Spring Festi val Parade & BBQChowchilla�-�(559)665-4501
June Classic V-Drive Boat ShowBass�Lake�v-driveboats.com�(559)322-9340
Art, Music and Dinner in the MeadowCoarsegold�-�(559)642-4448�
34th Annual Bass Lake Arts and Craft s FairPines�Village/Bass�Lake�-�thecraft�fair.org�-�(559)877-3474
April Woodcarvers Rendezvousoakhurst�-�oakhurstchamber.com�(559)658-2405�or�(562)425-0732
Western StampedeChowchilla�stampede�Catt�le�Drive�Chowchilla�-�(559)665-1496
4th Annual Spring Bass Lake Arts and Craft s FairPines�Village/Bass�Lake�thecraft�fair.org�(559)877-3474
February Fresno Flats Ragti me & Vintage Music Festi valoakhurst�-�(559)683-6570
Wine & Chocolate Weekend/Madera Wine Trailmaderavintners.com�-�(800)613-0709
February's Valenti ne Wine ExpressChowchilla/District�Chamber�of�Commerce�-�(559)665-5603
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Michael Simonian©
Handcraft ed North Fork Signpost
Susanne Updike-Waite© - Sugar Pine Railroad
Donn Hoyer© - Fireworks at Bass Lake
Victoria Hughes©
Madera Speedway
Brian Wilhite© - Wakeboard Tournament at Bass Lake
Compliments of the City of Chowchilla©
Chowchilla Stampede Catt le Drive
Victoria Hughes©
Loggers Jamboree,
North Fork
Donn Hoyer© - Springti me Field
December Coff ee Cats & Chowchilla Art Guild Christmas Bouti queChowchilla/Parkview�Palms�-�(559)665-3135
42nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighti ngChowchilla�-�(559)665-8640
Annual Christmas Tree Lighti ngmadera�ranchos�-�(559)645-4001
Tractor Parade of Lightsmadera�-�(559)673-5951�
Christmas Tree Lighti ngoakhurst�-�(559)683-7653
Christmas BazaarNorth�Fork�-�(559)877-4554
Annual Children's ParadeNorth�Fork�-�(559)877-7590
Wine Strollmadera�-�(559)673-5951
November Holiday Spirit Wine Trail Weekend/Madera Wine Trailmaderavintners.com�-�(800)613-0709�
10th Annual Bass Lake Tree Lighti ng CeremonyBass�Lake/Pines�Village�-�basslake.com�-�(559)692-8868
September Rock the Dock Season FinaleBass�Lake�-�basslake.com�-�(559)642-3121
Madera District Fairmadera�Fair�Grounds�-�maderafair.com�-�(559)674-8511
Labor Day Weekend Peddlers FairCoarsegold�-�(559)683-3900�
8th Annual Run for the Gold Car Showoakhurst�-�(559)877-6500
14th Annual Mountain Heritage Days @ Fresno Flats�oakhurst�-�(559)683-6570
Yosemite Flute & Art Festi val - Oakhurstyosemitefl�utefest.com�-�(559)641-5980
Old Timer's Day Parade & Celebrati onmadera�-�(559)675-7071�
Old Timer's 'Day in the Park'madera�-�(559)673-0291�
23rd Annual Smokey Bear 10K and 2 Mile Run / Walk smokeybearrun.com�-�(559)683-1770
These are just some of the events happening in the area, to see dates and additi onal events visit htt p://www.yosemitethisyear.com/calendar
August Annual Sierra Mono Museum Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow North�Fork�-�(559)877-2115
Mountain Classic Car ShowNorth�Fork�-�(559)877-4597
October Picayune Rancheria Pow WowCoarsegold�-�(559)683-6633�
Fall Chocolate & Wine Festi valoakhurst�-�oakhurstchamber.com�(559)683-7766
8th Annual Sierra Art Trailssierraartt�rails.org�-�(559)658-8844
Tarantula Festi valCoarsegold�-�(559)683-3900��
Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Centuryfresnocycling.com�-�(559)299-0175
Annual Grizzly Century Bike RideNorth�Fork�-�grizzlycentury.org
North Fork Fall Festi valNorth�Fork�-�(559)877-4806�or�(559)877-2282
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Susanne Updike-Waite©Coarsegold Rodeo
Susanne Updike-Waite©Sugar Pine Singers
Joanne Freemire©
Tenaya Sleigh
Horse and Riders
Nancy Robbins©
AMGEN Tour of California
Victoria Hughes© - Grub Gulch dancers
Ron Hendershott © Didgeridoo, North Fork
Doug Scott ©Lance Armstrong
Susanne Updike-Waite© - 4th of July at Bass Lake Jarrod Lyman©Tractor Parade of Lights, Madera
Lisa Baker© - Landmark barn,
Madera County near Hwy 145 & Hwy41
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Hit the Madera Wine TrailWhile�California�is�known�for�its�rich�off�erings�of�various�wines,�many�are�surprised�to�fi�nd�that�madera�County,�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite,�off�ers�many�world�class�wines�as�well.
the�madera�Wine�trail� stretches� from�the�valley�fl�oor�near�madera� to� the� foothills�of� the�sierra�Nevada,�just� south� of� the� entrance� to� Yosemite.� a� dozen�wineries�make� up� the� trail,� each� one� off�ering�everything�from�locally�grown�Cabernets�sauvignon�and�riesling�to�sumptuous�desert�wines.�
madera� County� is� actually� one� of� the� oldest� wine�producing� areas� of� California,� with� homesteaders�growing wine grapes throughout the area since the�late�1800s.�since�that�ti�me,�families�have�come�to� the� region,� bringing� with� them� the� traditi�on�of� their� homelands,� such� as� France,� italy� and�armenia.� these� traditi�ons,� when� combined�with the new wineries and the ideal climate conditi�ons,� have� created� numerous�award�winning�wines.
as�you�explore�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite,�be�sure�to�traverse�the�madera�Wine�trail.�You�just�may�fi�nd�a�favorite new wine to add to your collecti�on.
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Art in the Garden ◆ Didgeridoo Fest ◆ Fall Follies Christmas Bazaar, Parade & Art Show ◆ Fall Festival & Art Show
Derby Spring Fling ◆ Squirrel Cage Theatre ◆ Sidewalk Arts Festival Grizzly Bike Ride ◆ Indian Fair Days Pow Wow ◆ Kids Fishing
Loggers Jamboree ◆ Mountain Classic Car Show
The North Fork Rancheria Resort Project
• 4,000+ jobs
$5 million a year in public funding•
$45-50 million a year in vendor purchases•
$100 million a year in economic benefi ts•
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For more information about these events, contact these local businesses
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North Fork Arts Council
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Supporting the Visual & Performing
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the�valley�fl�oor�of�madera�County�is�home�to�some�of�the�most�ferti�le�and�producti�ve�farmland�in�the�country,�producing�crops�that�feed�the�nati�on.�While�numerous�staples�are�grown�here,�most�common�are�pistachios,�almonds�and�other�nuts,�as�well�as�numerous�fruits�and�vegetables.�
a�visit�to�madera�County�wouldn’t�be�complete�without�touring�the�farmlands�in�the�valley.�the�sheer�volume�of�the�nati�on’s�food�produced�here�is�awe�inspiring.�the�best�part�of�the�experience,�however,�will�be�sampling�the�local�produce�at�one�of�the�many�farmer’s�markets�found�throughout�the�county.�Produce�never�tasted�so�good�as�when�it�was�picked�the�day�it�was�eaten.��
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outdoor�and�water�lovers�alike�have�been�fl�ocking�to�this�paradise�for�decades.�However,�it’s�the�naming�by�sunset�magazine�as�"one�of�the�best�lakes�in�the�west"�that�has�cemented�Bass�Lake’s�reputati�on�as�a�top�ti�er�vacati�on�desti�nati�on.�With�ample�recreati�onal�acti�viti�es�as�well�as�lodging�and�dining�ameniti�es,�Bass�Lake�is�certain�to�maintain�that�status�as�a�favorite�spot�for�vacati�oners�looking�for�a�great�getaway�long�into�the�future.
While�the�scenery�alone�is�almost�enough�to�capture�one’s�heart,�the�fun�acti�viti�es�are�abundant.�Boati�ng,�fi�shing,�wakeboarding,�skiing�and� just�about�any�other�water�acti�vity�one�could� think�of�are�a�popular�pasti�me�on�Bass� Lake.� Large�mouth�Bass,�Kokanee,�salmon,�rainbow�and�Brown�trout�can�all�be�caught�either�by�boat,�or�from�the�shore.�if�you�fi�nd�yourself�at�Bass�Lake�without�a�boat,�you�can�sti�ll�have�a�great�ti�me�as�rental�companies�off�er�everything�from�row�boats�to�party�barges�to�ski�
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staying�at�Bass�Lake�is�easy�as�well,�as�accommodati�ons�include�everything�from� campgrounds� to� rusti�c� cabins,� a� luxurious� hotel� and� numerous�vacati�on� rental� homes,� allowing� you� to� customize� your� vacati�on� any�way�you� see� fi�t.� all� properti�es� are� located� moments� away� from� the� water’s�edge,�so�you’re�always�close�to�the�acti�on.�and�the�views�are�unparalleled.Bass�Lake�is�also�home�to�numerous�special�events�throughout�the�year.�events�such�as�the�annual�Bass�Lake�Fishing�Derby�or�the�anti�que�Wooden�Boat� show� each� may,� the� Classic� V-Drive� Boat� show� each� June� and�numerous�craft�s�fairs�and�farmers�markets�throughout�the�year�make�for�great�excuses�to�plan�a�trip.�Perhaps�the�largest�event,�however,�would�be�the�annual�Light�up�the�sky�annual�fi�reworks�show�each�independence�Day.� this� incredible� pyrotechnic� display� ignites� the� sky� in� a� blaze� of�patrioti�c�color,�refl�ected�in�the�waters�of�the�lake�below.�
Bass� Lakes� proximity� to� area� att�racti�ons,� the� abundant� lodging�opti�ons,�wildlife�and�recreati�onal�acti�viti�es�make�it�a�perfect�vacati�on�
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Tribal Culturemadera�County:�a�land�of�diverse�culture
��many�are�familiar�with�the�region’s�rich�history.�the�creati�on�of�the�Yosemite�Land�Grant� by� President� abraham� Lincoln� paved� the�way� for� the� current�Nati�onal�Park�system,�and�mining�in�the�area�was�quite�lucrati�ve�during�the�1849�gold�rush�and�logging�brought�people�and�prosperity�throughout�much�of� the� county.� the� history� goes� back�much� further� than� that,� however,� as�several�nati�ve�tribe�s�called�this�area�home.
the�mono� indians�fi�rst�came�to� the�valley�someti�me�between�800�and�900�a.D.� in�search�of�an�area�not�aff�ected�by�drought�conditi�ons�north�and�east�of�the�sierra�Nevada.�a�semi-nomadic�tribe,�they�would�follow�game�and�other�food�sources�to�sustain�their�families.�
their�history�can�be�experienced�fi�rst�hand�as�the�tribe�operates�a�museum�in�North�Fork�that�has�an�extensive�collecti�on�of�arti�facts�including�baskets,�weapons,�games,�craft�s,�hunti�ng�materials�and�ceremonial�items.�the�tribe�holds�a�festi�val�and�Pow-Wow�the�fi�rst�week�of�august�that�is�an�inspirati�onal�glimpse�into�the�rich�traditi�ons�of�the�mono�tribe.
the�Chukchansi�indians�history�report�that�they�have�lived�in�the�valley�since�“ti�me�immemorial.”�Like�the�mono,�they�were�hunters�and�gathers,�living�off��of�the�land�with�staples�such�as�acorns,�nuts�and�seeds�as�well�as�deer�and�rabbit.�the�Picayune�rancheria�of�Chukchansi�indians�now�operate�the�Chukchansi�Gold�resort�and�Casino�in�Coarsegold.�one�of�the�largest�faciliti�es�in�all�of�California,�it�is�a�major�economic�generator�for�the�region.�
the� beginning� of� each�october,� the� tribe� holds� the� Chukchansi� Pow-Wow.�the�event� features�nati�ve� foods,�nati�ve�art�and�colorful�dance�ceremonies�that�are�reminders�of�what�tribal� life�for�the�Chukchansi�was�like�for�hundreds�of�years.�
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Scenic Beauty
From�the�classic�architecture�of�the�old�madera�County�Courthouse,�now�the�madera�County�museum,�to�the�stately�pines�of�the�sierra�Nati�onal�Forest,�everywhere�you�look�in�madera�County,�beauty�is�there.�
As you travel through the region,� be� sure� to� stop�and� admire� the� scenery.�Few� places� off�er� such�diverse views in such a small� area.� one�moment�you�can�be�driving�amidst�a scenic grove of pistachio trees or endless rows of lush grapevines and within half an hour you are steering down a sun dappled road in a forest of towering evergreens and mighty�oaks.�
that’s�what�makes�madera�County� such� a� special desti�nati�on:�variety.�Visitors�can� experience� the� best� of�California� within� an� hours�drive from any point in the county.�the�ferti�le�farmlands�don’t� just� feed� the� country,�but� they� feed� your� soul� as�
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the� healthy� fi�elds� created� a� sweeping� panorama� of�verdant�land.�
Further� to� the� east,� the� land� starts� to� change� into�gently rolling hills covered in tall grasses with the occasional oak tree strategically placed for a perfect photo�op.�the�rangeland�is�again�beauti�ful,�as�miles�of�green�hills�are�reminiscent�of�the�scotti��sh�highlands.�In the spring these hills can explode with color as countless�wildfl�owers� bloom.� it’s� hard� to� imagine� a�more peaceful image than a sun drenched hillside covered�in�grasses�as�a�hummingbird�fl�its�from�fl�ower�to�fl�ower�in�search�of�nectar.
Conti�nue�east�and�you�will�fi�nd�yourself�surrounded�by�forest�in�the�foothills�of�the�sierra�Nevada.�From�the� impressive� Giant� sequoias� of� Nelder� Grove,� to�the�sparkling�blue�waters�of�Bass�Lake,�the�scenery�here� is� inspirati�onal� and� stunning.� Here� we� see�that� mother� Nature� is� the� world’s� most� talented�architect,�as�one�can’t�help�but�be�awestruck�by�the�granite�cliff�s�and�thundering�waterfalls�of�Yosemite�Nati�onal�Park.�
madera�County�is�also�an�area�rich�in�history,�which�is�displayed�in� its�buildings.�the�madera�County�museum�was�built�in�1900�as�the�county’s�courthouse.�the�structure�stands�today�as�noble�as�the�day�it�was�built,�an�icon�from�a�previous�ti�me�and�a�beauti�ful�window�to�the�past.
Further�east�the�historic�buildings�take�on�a�more�rusti�c�style.�uti�litarian�yet�sti�ll�beauti�ful,�they�are�a�refl�ecti�on�of�the�region’s�mining�and�logging�history�of�over�a�century�ago.��the�wooden�dwellings�and�storefronts�fi�t�
harmoniously� in� with� the� forested� surroundings,�a� setti��ng� that� is� calm�
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Beauty� abounds�in� madera� County.�Just� make� sure�you� bring� enough�batt�eries� for� your�camera�to�capture�it�all.�
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Illustrated: The Road to Heaven
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Where to Stay?
the�family�has�decided:�the�next�vacati�on�will�be�in�madera�County:�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite.�the�next�decision�now�is�where�to�stay.
You�are�presented�with�a�wealth�of�opti�ons�on�where� to� stay�during� your� visit.� From� full� service�resorts�to�private�bed�and�breakfasts,�and�everything�in�between,�madera�County�has�you�covered.�
Hotels� are� always� popular� opti�ons.� they�off�er� the� convenience�of�many� ameniti�es� on� site,� they�generally�have�a�full�staff��who’s�goal�is�to�make�your�stay�as�enjoyable�as�possible�and�they�are�well�versed�in�making�a�visit�perfect.�madera�County�has�no�shortage�of�hotels,�from�the�valley�fl�oor�to�the�foothills,�there�is�a�bounty�of�hotels�waiti�ng.
many� others� opt� for� the� unique� experience� off�ered� by� inns� and�bed�and�breakfasts.�this�opti�on�is�popular�among�people�looking�for� a� private,� romanti�c� getaway.� oft�en� ti�mes� nestled� amidst�
scenic�vistas,�they�off�er�guests�a�chance�to�really�connect�with�the�desti�nati�on.�the�one�on�one�contact�with�guests�and�the�inti�mate�atmosphere�allows�
guests�to�have�a�custom�tailored�experience,�a�popular�goal�for�many�vacati�ons�today.
For� all� the� comforts� of� home,� while� sti�ll� enjoying� all� a� new� area� has� to� off�er,� vacati�on� home�rentals� have� become� another� popular� choice.� these� well� appointed� residences� have� all� the�creature�comforts�of�home,�and�many�ti�mes�more,�to�help�create�the�perfect�vacati�on.�they�also�make�for�great�opti�ons�when�large�families�look�to�take�a�vacati�on�together,�or�perhaps�hold�a�family�reunion.�
With�so�many�opti�ons,�the�Yosemite�sierra�Visitors�Bureau�is�here�to�help.�explore�the�lodging�guide.�the�properti�es�are�arranged�by�the�community�in�which�they�are�located�and�by�type.�the�grid�also�shows�which�of�the�most�commonly�sought�aft�er�ameniti�es�each�property�off�ers,�helping�you�to�fi�nd� the� ideal� soluti�on� for�your� trip.�there� is�much�to�see�and�do� in�madera�County,�and�your�best�vacati�on�will�start�with�the�perfect�lodging�opti�on.�
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Nancy Robbins© - Hite Cove
Nancy Robbins© - Poppy
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Susanne Updike-Waite© Carved bear
Flora & FaunaWhile�madera�County� is�known�for� its�diverse�and�varied�att�racti�ons,�nature�lovers�know�that�the�region�is�also�home�to�numerous�species�of�plants�and�animals.�
someone�could�spend�a�lifeti�me�cataloging�the�diff�erent�trees�and�other�plants�that�grow�in�madera�County.�the�most�common�are�the�noble�Ponderosa�Pine.�a�close�relati�ve�is�the�sugar�Pine,�which�has�the�largest�cones�of�all�the�conifers�measuring�up�to�18�inches�long.�another�common�tree�is�the�incense�Cedar,�a�magnifi�cent�tree�with�a�sweet�scent�that�waft�s�through�the�areas�they�grow.�Numerous�species�of�oak�also� grow� throughout� the� county,� as�well� as�maples,�aspens� and�other�deciduous�trees,�making�for�beauti�ful�autumns�as�the�leaves�take�on�vibrant�hues�and�splash�the�forests�with�color.�
Perhaps�the�most�famous�of�all�the�trees�would�be�the�Giant�sequoia.�the� largest�tree�on�the�planet,� these�massive�sentries�can� stand� as� tall� as� 280� feet,�with diameters of more than 20� feet� at� the� base.� these�impressive giants only exist
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Nancy Robbins© - Lady slippers
Nancy Robbins© - Yosemite TreesFranka Gabler© - Marmot
in� a� few�groves� in� the� sierra�Nevada,� including�mariposa�Grove�at� the� southern�entrance� to�Yosemite�Nati�onal�Park�and�Nelder�Grove�north�of�oakhurst.�
Various� animals� also� thrive� here,� such� as� the� state’s�mascot,�the�Black�Bear.�also�common�are�mule�deer,�Big�Horn�sheep,�ringtail� cats,� raccoons,� numerous� species� of� squirrels,�porcupines�and�even�coyotes�and�gray�foxes.�Bobcats�and�mountain�lions�also�live�in�the�area,�but�tend�to�stay�far�away�from�inhabited�areas.�
Bird� lovers� fl�ock� to� the� area� as� well,� as�several�dozen�species�of�birds�can�be� found�throughout�the�county,�and�the�sierra�Nevada�region.�some�of�the�most�beauti�ful�include�the�stellar�Jay,�american�robin,�Western�tanager,�Belted�Kingfi�sher�and�rufous�hummingbird.�Bass�Lake�is�home�to�a�mati�ng�pair�of�Bald�eagles�that�return�each�year�to�raise�young.�they�have�been� an� annual� fi�xture� at� the� lake� since� 1999� to� the� delight� of�residents�and�visitors�alike.�
This is only a sample of the� treasures� madera�County�has� to�off�er.�For�more� informati�on,� our�Visitor�Center�at�41969�Hwy� 41� in� oakhurst,�has various guides and resources to help you learn even more about� the� vibrant�array of plant and animal life found in madera�County.
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Jeff Grandy© - Horsetail
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Nancy Robbins© - Snow plant
Nancy Robbins© - Buck
Nancy Robbins©
Bear cubs
Brent Paull©Red-tailed hawk
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Franka Gabler© - Squirrel
Franka Gabler© - Coyote
Lifestyle SportsWhile�some�prefer� to�use�their�vacati�on�ti�me�as�a�chance�to�relax,�others�view�their�ti�me�away�as�a�chance�to�get�the�heart�pumping�and�the�adrenaline�fl�owing.�there�is�plenty�of�opportunity�to�do�just�that�in�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite.
the�steep�granite�cliff�s�of�Yosemite�Nati�onal�Park�have�been�att�racti�ng�rock�climbers�for�decades.�the�excitement�of�scaling�the�rock�paired�with�the�breathtaking�views�as�the�climber�over�looks�Yosemite�Valley�are�life�changing�experiences.�
For�someone�who�looks�for�excitement�closer�to�the�ground,�white�water�raft�ing�may�be�their�acti�vity�of�choice.�exciti�ng�trips�down�the�merced�river,�only�minutes�from� Yosemite� Nati�onal� Park,� off�er� a� thrilling� ride� and�memories� that�will� last�a�lifeti�me.�
sti�ll�others�believe�that�feeling�the�tug�of�a�trophy�fi�sh�on�the�other�end�of�the�line�is�the�most�alive�they�will�ever�feel.�Fishing�is�in�easy�supply�in�madera�County,�as�
Bass LakeRecReation aRea
To reserve your site, call
1-877-444-6777www.recreation.gov Other camping areas on the
Sierra National Forest are also available
The Bass Lake Recreation Area is operated byCalifornia Land Management, a professional recreation
management company operating under aSpecial Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service.
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Sierra National ForestBeautiful campsites along
the shore of Bass Lake
Group camping available
Paved day-use picnic areas
Boat ramp
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Karl Bralich© - Crest Jewel route on North Dome with Half Dome in the background
numerous�lakes�and�rivers�off�er�the�chance�to�land�a�memorable�catch.�Bass� Lake,� eastman� Lake,� Hensley�Lake,� millerton� Lake� as� well� and�several other smaller lakes are all popular�spots�to�try�to�reel� the�big�one�in.
For�those�who�enjoy�the�excitement�of� a� good� race,� the� place� to� be�are� the� madera� and� Chowchilla�speedways.�these�sister�tracks�host�some� of� the� hott�est� racing� acti�on�around,� with� numerous� classes�vying for trophies throughout the racing� season.� in� additi�on,� special�events� such� as� demoliti�on� derbies�and� fi�reworks� shows� make�them� a� great� opti�on� for� the�fun�loving�family.
as� you� explore� all� madera�County,�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite�has�to�off�er,�you�may� fi�nd� even� more� ways�to� spend� your� ti�me.� one�thing� is� certain,� you’ll� fi�nd�yourself� wanti�ng� to� come�back�for�more.�
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Roger Robinett e© - White water raft ing on the Merced River
Tracey Anthonijsz©
Rock Climbers at Church Bowl
Nancy Robbins© - Young rock climber
Karl Bralich© East Butt ress of El Capitan with
the Cathedral rocks in the background
Artistic ExpressionsYosemite�Nati�onal�Park�is�one�of�the�most�photographed�locales�in�the�world.�the�sweeping�panoramas,�the�monolithic�granite�cliff�s�and�the�towering�trees�all�att�ract�the�casual�shutt�erbug�to�the�most�ardent�and�even�world�famous�photographers.�Professionals�like�ansel�adams�captured�the�park’s�beauty�and�a�country’s�imaginati�on.�many�have�come�to�this�region�to�try�to�recreate�the�magic�he�saw.�the�following�ti�ps�will�help�turn�your�snapshots�into�art.
1) Seize the opportunity:�When�you� see� something�great,�whether� it’s�wildfl�owers,� snow-covered�pines�or�a� storm� lift�ing� from�Yosemite�Valley,�get�out�of�the�car�and�shoot�it.�Don’t�wait�for�a�return�trip,�don’t�wait�for�warmer�weather�and�don’t�think�there�is�something�bett�er�further�down�the�road.��most�the�ti�me�there�is�not.�take�the�ti�me�to�get�out�of�the�car�and�get�the�photograph.
2) Stability:�a�sturdy�tripod�is�paramount�to�good�photography.�a�good�tripod�can�make�the�diff�erence�between�a�work�of�art�and�a�snapshot.��a�tripod�works�best�if�it�has�a�quick-release�type�head�and�stands�about�chin�high�when�fully�extended�with�the�camera�att�ached.�other�features�would�include�a�short�center�column�and�legs�that�can�be�canti�levered�out�so�that�you�can�get�very�low�to�the�ground.
3) Camera setti ngs: the�use�of� the�camera’s�aperture�Priority�mode,�which� is� the� ‘a’�mode�for�a�Nikon�and�the� ‘av’�mode�on�a�Canon�-�two�of�the�most�popular�brands�of�cameras�on�the�market�today.�the�most�important�exposure�setti��ng�on�your�camera�is�the�aperture�or�F-stop�because�it�controls�the�look�and�feel�of�the�photograph.�
the�aperture�is�the�diaphragm�opening�located�on�the�lens�and�by�controlling�this�opening,�you�have�greater�control�over�the�shot.�Lens�F-stops�range�from�2.8�(big�diaphragm�opening)�to�22�(small�opening).�a�small�F-stop�choice�like�F22�creates�a�greater�depth-of-fi�eld�and�slows�the�shutt�er�speed�down,�thus�adding�moti�on�to�water�if�it’s�in�the�image.�Conversely,�a�large�F-stop�provides�a�shallow�depth-of-fi�eld�that�isolates�the�subject�from�the�background�and�stops�acti�on�with�higher�shutt�er�speed.
4) Pick specifi c subject:�With�so�much�scenic�beauty� in�the�area,�photographers�can�oft�en�feel�that�they�need�to�fi�t� it�all� in�to�a�shot.�Doing� the�opposite�will� result� in�more�compelling�photographs.�the�more�you� try� to� include� in�an� image,� the�weaker� the�image�becomes.
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Nancy Robbins© - Painter at Tunnel View - Yosemite
Brent Paull©
American Kestrel
5) Criti cal eye:�use�a�criti�cal�eye�to�determine�what�the�most� important�part�of�the�scene� is.� is� it� the�waterfall,� the�autumn�colors,�the�river,�the�vineyard�or�some�other�focal�point?�use�that�as�the�subject.�
6) Good positi oning:� By� getti��ng� at� the� level� of� the� subject,� bett�er�photographs�are�composed.�if�you�are�shooti�ng�wildfl�owers,�get�down�on�the�ground.�if�you�are�shooti�ng�wildlife,�have�your�tripod�set�at�the�animal’s�eye�level.�if�you’re�shooti�ng�landscapes,�fi�nd�a�viewpoint�that�best�centers�your�subject�
7) Lighti ng: the�positi�on�of�the�lighti�ng�is�also�important,�as�improper�lighti�ng�will�cause�the�colors�to�be�less�vivid�and�dramati�c.�Get�the�light�behind�you.�unless�you�want�the�images�in�silhouett�e,�shoot�your�subject�when�the�sun�is�behind�you�giving�you�the�best�color�and�natural�contrast�in�the�scene.�avoid�shooti�ng�when�the�sun�is�directly�overhead.�ideal�lighti�ng�is�in�the�early�morning�and�late�aft�ernoon.��
8) Verti cal shots:� remember� your� camera� can� be� turned� verti�cally.� Don’t� get� locked� in� to� shooti�ng�only� horizontals.� some� subjects� cry� out� to� be� photographed� with� a� verti�cal� format� because� they� are�verti�cal�subjects.�
By�keeping�these�in�mind,�you’ll�come�home�with�more�than�pictures,�but�true�arti�sti�c�photographs�that�will�amaze�your�friends�and�help�you�to�treasure�your�memories�of�your�vacati�on.�
Special thanks to Brent Paull for contributi ng to this arti cle. Brent is a professional nature photographer whose images have been widely published. He also teaches photography seminars and leads photo workshops and safaris throughout the American west.
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Brent Paull©
Ron Hendershott © - Photographer in Yosemite
Donn Hoyer© - Tioga Pass
Consortium of Southern Yosemite Museums
www.southernyosemitemuseums.org
CAPTURE . EXPLORE . MARVEL . INVESTIGATE . REMINISCE
Children’s Museum of the Sierra
“A world of hands-on
exploration awaits you.”
Tues - Sat: 10a.m. - 4p.m. Sun: 1p.m. - 4p.m.Call for extended summer hourswww.childrensmuseumofthesierra.org
49269 Golden Oak Drive, Oakhurst, 559-658-5656
Explore butterfl ies, fossils& fl uorescent rocks. Be a fi reman or take a ride on the pirate ship!
Find Real GoldFind Real GoldPlus, fantastic
gem and mineral
specimens.
Re-live the Gold Rush Days
in our mine tunnel.Kids Activities
Gift & Jewelry ShopAdults: $4 • 12 & under: Free
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds30 minutes north of Oakhurst on Hwy 49
209-742-7625
at the
Located at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
www.ymsprr.com 559-683-7273
A Glance at Life at the Turn of the Century
THE THORNBERRY HOUSE
Fish CampCA
Visit the Thornberry Family Log
Cabin
Over 100 years old!
Explore the History of Coarsegold & Eastern Madera County
559-642-4448www.coarsegoldhistoricmuseum.net
Road 600 • Raymond • (559) 689-1886www.southernyosemitemuseums.org/rm
Built in 1886• Listed • on the California Registry of Historic PlacesLearn the of secret of why between 1886 • and 1946 “all roads led to Raymond”
Restored • buildings Artifacts• Research • Library
Hours vary by season • Call for information or to schedule an appointment
Capture the fl avor of family life in the mountains a century ago
Phone: 559-683-657049777 School Road
www.FresnoFlatsMuseum.org
Daily: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
EST. 1894
Completely RestoredBeautiful Stained Glass Windows Replicated from Original Glass Fragments.
Open most weekdays
during normal business hours
Oakhill Cemetery - Hwy 41 OakhurstFor Info: Madera Cemetery Offi ce
P.O. Box 477, Madera, CA 93639
FAMILY ORIENTED, FUN
FILLED AND EDUCATIONAL!Take a journey into
the past and discover the many treasures
of the regionwww.southernyosemitemuseums.org
Fresno Flats Historic Village
and Park
Fresno Flats Historic Village
and Park
See our various exhibits, including:
1790 Ballroom Slippers• The Corset Display• Civil War Memorabilia• Men’s & • Children’s Sections Plus Much More!
Fostering an Awareness of History and Appreciation of
Vintage Fashion
Museum: 559-658-6999 www.kingvintagemuseum.org40680 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Tours available by appointment for individuals, groups, clubs and schools
Call for Museum HoursAdmission/Donation $3Tours available by appointment for individuals, groups, clubs and schools
Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum
Hosts
ABRAHAM LINCOLN: SELF MADE IN AMERICA
LEARNING EXHIBIT
March 6, 2010 to April 1, 2010
Watch for the Dates of Exciting Upcoming
Lincoln Events
Raymond Museum: The Charles Miller House
559-658-6999www.kingvintagemuseum.org
January 31: • Gone with the Wind at the Met Cinema
February 12: • Abraham Lincoln Gala Birthday Celebration
February 14: • Valentine Chocolate Extraordinaire Dinner at ECCO
March 5: • Opening Night Preview of the “Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America Learning Station Exhibit”
March – • every Friday & Saturday at 7pm Sundays at 2 pm: “Abraham Lincoln Assassination” at the Golden Chain Theatre.
March 12 & 13:• Ragtime Festival
March 19 – 21:• Civil War Living History at Oakhurst Community Park
March 21:• Oakhurst Community Band Spring Concert presents “Remembering Linclon”
And so much more – • visit our web site often for updates!
Provided by Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in collaboration with the American Library Association and with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, We the People program
Vacation Funin�the�hustle�and�bustle�of�today’s�world,�a�vacati�on�is�a�welcome�respite�from�the�stress�of�day�to�day�life.�all�too�oft�en,�however,�we�let�the�habits�of�work�aff�ect�our�behavior�on�vacati�on,�and�forget�to�have�fun.
of�course�when�visiti�ng,�you�will�want�to�fi�t�in�everything�you�can.�there’s�Bass�Lake,�the�madera�Wine�trail,�museums,�art�galleries�and�of�course,�Yosemite�
Nati�onal�Park.�and�that’s�just�the�very�short�list.�it’s�natural�to�want�to�fi�t�in�as�much�as�you�can�in�your�limited�
ti�me.� Don’t� pack� the� schedule� too� full,� however,� and� don’t�forget�to�have�fun.�
Health� experts� all� agree� that� vacati�ons� aren’t� just� fun,�they’re�a�necessary�part�of�staying�healthy.�Vacati�ons�help�you�recharge�your�batt�eries,�inspire�you�and�help�you�get�the�creati�ve�juices�fl�owing�again�so�not�only�do�you�come�back�to�work�refreshed,�you’ll�be�a�bett�er�worker.
some�ti�ps� for� ensuring� you�enjoy�your� ti�me� in� madera� County�seem�simple,�but�they�really�can�make�all�the�diff�erence.
Don’t� create� too� strict� of� a�schedule.�Yes,�it’s�smart�to�have�a� game� plan,� but� when� has�
“schedule”� and� “fun”� ever�really�been�synonymous?
Leave�work�at�home.�Nothing�spoils� a� good� ti�me� like� pulling�out� the� Blackberry� to� check� on�the�status�of�a�report.�Put�it�away,�and� make� some� memories� with� your� family.� No� one�will� remember�the�report� in�a�few�months.�the�family�vacati�on�memories�will�last�a�lifeti�me.
Laugh.� it� sounds� simple,� but� some� good,� old�fashioned silliness can do more to recharge the batt�eries� than� anything� else.� so� go� ahead,� cut�
loose�and�have�some�fun.�Be�a�litt� le�silly�even.�We�won’t�tell.
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Doug Scott ©
Photoshop fun with Half Dome
Paul Mullins©Millerton Lake
Christophe Testi © - Sunset at the
top of Senti nel Dome
Donn Hoyer©
Yosemite Valley
Donn Hoyer© - Snow Play
Laura Norman© - Enjoy the
County Fairs in Chowchilla and Madera
Susanne Updike-Waite©
4th of July at Bass Lake
Victoria Hughes©
North Fork swimming hole
Victoria Hughes© Horseplay
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Wedding Backdropthe� unrivaled� beauty� of� Yosemite� Nati�onal�Park� and� the� surrounding� sierra� Nati�onal�Forest�evokes�deep�emoti�onal�responses�from�many�people.�the�power�of�mother�Nature�is�on�display�adjacent�to�examples�of�her�soft�,�loving�touch.�Because�of�this,�many�people�fall�in�love�with�the�area�and�in�turn,�choose�it�for�the�locati�on�of�a�ceremony�celebrati�ng�
the�love�of�their�life.
� “there�are� two�big� reasons�people�want� to�get�married� in� the�park,”�said� Kari� Cobb� with� Yosemite� Nati�onal� Park.� “the� fi�rst� one� is� obvious:�because�of�the�beauty.�they�want�to�have�half�dome�or�the�waterfalls�in�the�background�of�their�wedding�photos.�then�you�have�special�ti�mes�of�the�year�like�in�the�fall�when�the�colors�are�beauti�ful�and�look�amazing�in�photographs,”�she�said.�
the�beauty�is�certainly�a�major�draw,�as�Cobb�said�the�park�averages�as�many�as�300�weddings�a�year.�sti�ll,�there�is�another�reason�people�choose�the�park�for�their�nupti�als,�one�that�Cobb�says�is�caused�by�the�park’s�ability�to�move�people.�“a�lot�of�people�get�married�here�because�they�have�a�personal�connecti�on.�a�lot�of�visitors�have�been�coming�here�since�they�were�small�children,�or�this�is�the�fi�rst�place�they�went�camping,�or�grandma�and�grandma�used�to�take�them�here.� it’s�some�place�special;� it’s�some�place�they�really�feel�connected�to,”�she�said.�“they’re�not�only�rekindling�their�love,�they’re�rekindling�their�passion�and�love�for�Yosemite.”�
other�areas�are�quite�popular�locati�ons�for�wedding�ceremonies�as�well.�Paradise�springs,�located�north�of�oakhurst�in�the�sierra�Nati�onal�Forest,�has�quickly�become�one�of�the�most�popular�wedding�desti�nati�ons�in�the�region.� �“the�Brides�&�Grooms�that� i�talk�to�are� looking�for�a�mountain�setti��ng�with� a� lake�or� trees,� cooler�weather� and� a� desti�nati�on�wedding�spot,”� said�rhonda�salisbury,� the�Director�of� sales� for�Paradise�springs.�“People�are�looking�for�somewhere�friends�and�family�come�to�stay�so�that�they�have�more�of�a�wedding�weekend�than�a�wedding�day.”
While� Paradise� springs� has� become� one� of� the� busiest� wedding�desti�nati�ons,� salisbury� said� the� enti�re� California� Gateway� region� off�ers�ample� locati�ons� for�a�memorable�wedding.� “the�mountains�have�many�special�wedding�spots.�the�shores�of�beauti�ful�Bass�Lake,�the�elegance�of�Chateau�Du�sureau,�the�rolling�hills�of�sierra�meadows�Golf�Course,�the�natural�setti��ng�of�Paradise�springs,�the�beauty�of�a�private�bed�&�breakfast�and�many�more,”�she�said.�the�enti�re�region�makes�for�an�ideal�backdrop�
to�a�storybook�wedding.
Numerous� opti�ons� are� available�for a couple looking for some place�special�for�their�big�day.�the�Yosemite�sierra�Visitors�Bureau�can�help�make�the�dream�a�reality.�Call�at (559) 683-4636 or visit online at www.yosemitethisyear.com.�
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The Four-Diamond Tenaya Lodge features multiple dining options, spa services and all-season recreation for the entire family.
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Texas Flat Groups�&�Horses 4 60-90 No Yes 5400
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Country Living Mobile Home and RV Parkmadera�•�(559)�674-5343
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Barbara Ezell© - Yosemite Valley highlight map from Glacier Point
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