2010 Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide

Madera CountyCalifornia's Gateway to Yosemite

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Michael Ambrose©Yosemite Valley Twilight

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

Yosemite Mtn

Sugar Pine RailroadALL ABOARD!

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

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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


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.


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.�


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


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


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,

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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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Brent Paull©Grapes on the Vine

Experience the Luxury of Quaint River View Lodging

Minutes away from the south entrance to Yosemite National Park!

41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst, Ca 93644 u Tel: 559.683.4354

WINE BAR & BEER GARDEN

Relax in the modern luxury of your room or take a stroll on our landscaped pathway and enjoy the views leading to the river. Visit our wine bar for a taste of over ninety fine wines and a selection of imported beers.

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Visit Oakhurst’s First Winery and Taste our Handcrafted WinesWe use sustainably grown grapes and make the wine gently, using gravity flow and other traditional methods. We produce Viognier, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Bass Lake, North Fork, O’Neals and

surrounding area

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•

Environmentally sound development•

...for Madera County, Oakhurst, and the San Joaquin Valley

Coming Soon. Support us at www.NorthForkRancheria.com

For more information about these events, contact these local businesses

Drive-thru ATMLocated next to the post offi ce

at Road 225 & Road 222Member FDIC Insured

103 Years of History,

Food & Fun!

365 DAYS A YEAR

BuckhornSaloon.net

(559) 877-8700

www.HomesInNorthFork.com

Would you love to live in the Sierras?

Call Buyer Specialist & Realtor Kirsten Englund (559)676-1901

Find the ideal Mountain Home with Expert Assistance!

www.chawanakee.k12.ca.us

(559)877-6209

PO Box 40033030 Road 228

North ForkCA 93643

North Fork Arts Council

www.northforkartscouncil.org

Supporting the Visual & Performing

Arts in Eastern Madera County with Shows &

Art Festivals

www.burningbrushartstudio.com

PLEASE CALL FOR APPT. (559) 760-3969

Something for Everyone!

www.ktleeranchalpacas.com

(559) 877-4195

BURNING BRUSHART STUDIO

• Mural Wall Art • Painting • Classes• Joan Constable • Sculpture • Studio • Fine & Green Art

JANET WHEELER

559 [email protected]

Homes, Ranches, Commercial & Lake Property


Local Agriculturethe�agrarian�lifestyle�is�alive�and�well�in�madera�County.

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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Visit Bass LakeWith�cool�blue�waters�surrounded�by�whispering�pines,�it�is�easy�to�see�why�Bass�Lake�is�such�a�popular�desti�nati�on.

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�

boats�to�waverunners�for�a�full�day�of�fun.�

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�

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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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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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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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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�

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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.�


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.


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.


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

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Find Real GoldFind Real GoldPlus, fantastic

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California State Mining & Mineral Museum

California State Mining & Mineral Museum

at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds30 minutes north of Oakhurst on Hwy 49

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A Glance at Life at the Turn of the Century

THE THORNBERRY HOUSE

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Over 100 years old!

Explore the History of Coarsegold & Eastern Madera County

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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

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Capture the fl avor of family life in the mountains a century ago

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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

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March 21:• Oakhurst Community Band Spring Concert presents “Remembering Linclon”

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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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Paul Mullins©Millerton Lake

Christophe Testi © - Sunset at the

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Donn Hoyer©

Yosemite Valley

Donn Hoyer© - Snow Play

Laura Norman© - Enjoy the

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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�

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� “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.”

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Paul Mullins©Kaiser wilderness area

Sierra National Forestsee�map�on�page�25�for�locati�on.

C�� Units Fees/$ Water reservable elevati�on�(ft�.)

Big Sandy 18 16 No No 5800

Bowler�Groups�&�Horses 12 0 No No 7000

Chilkoot 14 16 No Yes 4600

China Bar Hike/Boat�in 6 0 No No 3300

Clover Meadow 7 0 Yes No 7000

Fish Creek 7 16 No Yes 4600

Fresno Dome 15 16 No No 6400

Gaggs Camp 12 16 No No 5700

Granite Creek Horse�Corral

20 0 No No 7000

Greys Mountain 26 16 No No 5400

Jerseydale 8 0 Yes No 3600

Kelty Meadow Horse�Camp

11 16 No Yes 5800

Litt le Jackass 5 0 No No 4800

Lower Chiquito 7 16 No No 4900

Mammoth Pool 47 17-34 Yes Yes 3400

Nelder Grove 7 0 No No 5500

Placer 8 16 No Yes 4100

Rock Creek 18 17-34 Yes Yes 4300

Soda Springs 18 16 No No 4300

Soquel 11 17-32 No Yes 5400

Summit 6 0 No No 5800

Summerdale 30 19 Yes Yes 5000

Sweetwater 10 14 No Yes 3800

Texas Flat Groups�&�Horses 4 60-90 No Yes 5400

Upper Chiquito 20 0 No No 6800

Whiskers 8 16 No No 5300

Whisky Falls 14 0 No No 5800

Bass Lake Recreation Areasee�map�on�page�19�for�locati�on.�

all�are�single-family�units�except�for�Wishon�and�Lupine-Cedar�Bluff�,�which�off�er�double-family�spaces.�Fees�subject�to�change.


open�Year-round

Lupine-Cedar Bluff 113 21 Yes Yes� 3500

open�may�15�-�september�11

Forks 31 21 Yes Yes 3500

Spring Cove 63 21 Yes Yes 3500

Wishon Point 47 21 Yes Yes 3500

Bass Lake Recreation Areasee�map�on�page�19�for�locati�on.�

all�are�single-family�units�except�for�Wishon�and�Lupine-Cedar�Bluff�,�which�off�er�double-family�spaces.�Fees�subject�to�change.


open�Year-round

Lupine-Cedar Bluff 113 21 Yes Yes� 3500

open�may�15�-�september�11

Forks 31 21 Yes Yes 3500

Spring Cove 63 21 Yes Yes 3500

Wishon Point 47 21 Yes Yes 3500

Sierra National Forestsee�map�on�page�25�for�locati�on.


Big Sandy 18 16 No No 5800

Bowler�Groups�&�Horses 12 0 No No 7000

Chilkoot 14 16 No Yes 4600

China Bar Hike/Boat�in 6 0 No No 3300

Clover Meadow 7 0 Yes No 7000

Fish Creek 7 16 No Yes 4600

Fresno Dome 15 16 No No 6400

Gaggs Camp 12 16 No No 5700

Granite Creek Horse�Corral

20 0 No No 7000

Greys Mountain 26 16 No No 5400

Jerseydale 8 0 Yes No 3600

Kelty Meadow Horse�Camp

11 16 No Yes 5800

Litt le Jackass 5 0 No No 4800

Lower Chiquito 7 16 No No 4900

Mammoth Pool 47 17-34 Yes Yes 3400

Nelder Grove 7 0 No No 5500

Placer 8 16 No Yes 4100

Rock Creek 18 17-34 Yes Yes 4300

Soda Springs 18 16 No No 4300

Soquel 11 17-32 No Yes 5400

Summit 6 0 No No 5800

Summerdale 30 19 Yes Yes 5000

Sweetwater 10 14 No Yes 3800

Texas Flat Groups�&�Horses 4 60-90 No Yes 5400

Upper Chiquito 20 0 No No 6800

Whiskers 8 16 No No 5300

Whisky Falls 14 0 No No 5800

Stay Outdoors

Pack it in - Pack it outmany�campgrounds�do�not�have�garbage�pickup,�

so�campers�need�to�pack�out�all�trash.�


Nancy Robbins© Walk in the meadow, Yosemite Valley

Wilderness permitsThese are required for overnight stays in wilderness

areas.�Contact�the�agencies�listed�below.

sierra�Nati�onal�Forest,�ansel�adams�Wilderness,�Bass�Lake�ranger�District

North�Fork�...........................................(559)�877-2218

Oakhurst�..............................................(559)�658-7588

Yosemite�Backcountry/Wilderness�...........................................(209)�372-0740

RV ParksArena RV ParkChowchilla�•�(559)�665-1752

Bass Lake Recreati on ResortBass�Lake�•�(559)�642-3145

Country Living Mobile Home and RV Parkmadera�•�(559)�674-5343

Elks Lodgeoakhurst�•�(559)�683-2717

High Sierra RV and Mobile Home Parkoakhurst�•�(559)�683-7662�

Lakes RV & Golf ResortChowchilla�•�(559)�665-6980

Yosemite South KOACoarsegold�•�(559)�683-7855

Campfire permitsThese are required outside

designated campgrounds in all areas� of� the� Nati�onal� Forest.� Free�permits�may�be�obtained�from�the�Forest� service� or� the� California�Department�of�Forestry.�

RV parksYou’ve come to the right place.

if� you� love�meeti�ng� life-long� friends� and� enjoy� having� a� diff�erent�backyard� every� so� oft�en,� as� most� rV� enthusiasts� do,� we� have� you�covered.

madera� County� has� more� than� a� half-dozen� rV� parks� that� off�er�everything� from�sparkling� swimming�pools� to�gift�� shops� featuring�wild�huckleberry�bark�and�strawberry�rhubarb�jam.�step�outside�your�rV�with�a�fresh�cup�of�coff�ee�and�savor�the�breathtaking�views.

Public showersthere� are� none� at� the� campgrounds.� For� a� fee,�

public� showers� are� available� at� miller’s� Landing� at�Bass�Lake,�High�sierra�rV�in�oakhurst,�and�Jones�store�at�Beasore�meadows.


Susanne Updike-Waite© - Yosemite Shutt le

Barbara Ezell© - Yosemite Valley highlight map from Glacier Point

Ron Hendershott © - Campfi re meal

Mountain SettingSpa • Exercise RoomHigh-Speed InternetPhones • HBO • OutdoorPool • Family UnitsIndoor Pool.

Best Rest Stop in the Yosemite Area!

15 MILES FROM YOSEMITE’S SOUTH ENTRANCE

40530 HWY. 41 • OAKHURST, CALIFORNIA • yosemitegatewayinn.comThe Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn is nestled among the live oak, high on a hill with beautiful mountain views.

Its parklike setting is secluded, quiet and peaceful, with a barbecue area and a children’s playground. 122 units, many equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Two room family units will sleep six. All rooms have high-speed Internet access.

559-683-2378 1-800-545-5462Call forReservations

YOSEMITE GATEWAY INNYOSEMITE GATEWAY INNOn site restaurant serves:

Hearty Breakfasts &Mouth Watering Dinner

Full Service Bar


Dining ChoicesAHWAHNEEHitching�Post�sports�Bar�and�Grill�Family�restaurant�.......................................... (559)683-7917the�river�Creek�Café�......................................(559)683-5600

BASS LAKECasa�Velasco�mexican�restaurant�................. (559)683-2272Ducey's�on�the�Lake�....................................... (559)642-3121the�Forks�resort�restaurant�.......................... (559)642-3737miller's�Landing�resort�restaurant�............... (559)642-3633

CHOWCHILLACoffee�Cats�.................................................... (559)665-3135Farnesi's�steakhouse�.....................................(559)665-2258mcDonald's�restaurant�................................. (559)665-7305Pedro's�Place�................................................. (559)665-3552Perko's�Café�...................................................(559)665-2090Pizza�Factory�..................................................(559)665-4000Tea Garden Restaurant�.................................. (559)665-1141

COARSEGOLDalfonso's�Hideaway�mexican�restaurant�....... (559)642-6656Blue�Heron�restaurant�..................................(559)658-6969Chukchansi�Gold�resort�&�Casino��................. (866)794-6946Gold�mine�Pizza�............................................. (559)683-4653Grizzley�Bear�restaurant�............................... (559)641-2909rose's�Frosty�restaurant�............................... (559)683-5022subway�sandwiches�......................................(559)658-2500Zanders�Coffee�..............................................(559)642-2180

FISH CAMPNarrow Gauge Inn Restaurant�.......................(559)683-6446tenaya�Lodge�at�Yosemite��............................. (559)683-6555White�Chief�mountain�Lodge�restaurant�...... (559)683-5444

MADERABlack�Bear�Diner�............................................ (559)675-1332Burrito�King�................................................... (559)674-7596Cool�Hand�Luke's�...........................................(559)661-2100DiCicco's�italian�restaurant�........................... (559)674-2435Edgar's Italian Restaurant�..............................(559)661-0306Farnesi's�restaurant�and�Cocktail�Lounge�..... (559)673-9164international�House�of�Pancakes�...................(559)675-5179Las�Brisas�Del�mar�.........................................(559)674-4510madera�asian�Buffet�......................................(559)675-3999madera�Valley�inn�Coffee�shop�..................... (559)664-0101madera�Clubhouse�restaurant�&�Bar�............ (559)675-3553the�meat�&�Greet�Deli�@�the�tackle�Box�too�........................................ (559)673-6612

MADERA (conti nued)Papa�murphy's�Pizza�......................................(559)661-1800Pizza�Hut�........................................................(559)675-1000round�table�Pizza�.......................................... (559)673-7043sal's�mexican�restaurant�............................... (559)673-7257the�Vineyard�restaurant�&�Bar�..................... (559)674-0923Win�Chinese�Gourmet�................................... (559)673-2919

NORTH FORKBuckhorn�restaurant�and�saloon�..................(559)877-8700La�Cabaña�mexican�restaurant�..................... (559)877-3311Pizza�Factory�.................................................. (559)877-7777

OAKHURSTBranding�iron�at�sierra�sky�ranch�................. (559)658-2644Carl's�Jr.�.......................................................... (559)658-8878Casa�Vallarta�mexican�restaurant�................. (559)683-4606Cool�Bean,�the�(coffee�&�expresso)�.............. (559)683-7575Crab�Cakes�restaurant�................................... (559)641-7667DiCicco's�italian�restaurant�...........................(559)641-5588el�Cid�mexican�Cuisine�...................................(559)683-6668erna's�elderberry�House�................................(559)683-6800Five�star�Chinese�restaurant�.........................(559)641-5888Jack�in�the�Box�............................................... (559)658-6061Jade�Gazebo�Chinese�restaurant�...................(559)683-8600Jamba�Juice�................................................... (559)658-8555Katie's�Country�Kitchen�.................................(559)683-8418Kyoto�Kafe......................................................(559)692-2400mcDonald's�restaurant�................................. (559)683-3344me-N-ed's�Pizza�.............................................(559)642-2929mountain�House�restaurant�......................... (559)683-5191oka�Japanese�restaurant�..............................(559)642-4850ol'�Kettle�restaurant�..................................... (559)683-7505old�mexico�taqueria�...................................... (559)683-2777Pete's�Place�................................................... (559)683-0772Pizza�Factory�..................................................(559)683-2700Quizno's��........................................................ (559)658-5442round�table�Pizza�.......................................... (559)683-7472starbuck's�Coffee�........................................... (559)658-8101subway�sandwiches�...................................... (559)683-3066Sweetwater Steakhouse�................................ (559)658-5252taco�Bell�......................................................... (559)683-8226taste�of�China�................................................ (559)683-7618time�For�tea�.................................................. (559)683-4535todd's�Cookhouse�BBQ�..................................(559)642-4900Woody's New Orleans West�.......................... (559)683-4414Yosemite�Coffee�roasting�.............................. (559)683-8815Yosemite�Gateway�inn�restaurant�.................(559)683-2378

From�the�homey�feel�of�a�family�diner,�to�gourmet�creati�ons�paired�with�fi�ne�wines,�the�restaurants�throughout�madera�County�are�a�treasure.�explore�your�opti�ons�and�chances�are�you’ll�fi�nd�your�new�favorite�restaurant�here�in�California’s�Gateway�to�Yosemite.�


Nancy Robbins© Tuolumne Meadow

®2010�Yosemite�sierra�Visitors�Bureau.�all�rights�reserved.�Writer:�Jarrod�Lyman.�our�thanks�to�all�of�the�photographers�who�submitt�ed�photos�for�this�publicati�on:�michael�ambrose,�michaelambrose.com,�[email protected],�559-250-7853;�tracey�anthonijsz,�bluefairydust89@sti�.net;�Karl�Bralich,�peaklighti�mages.com,�[email protected],�209-375-6469;�Barbara�ezell,�avalonfreelance.com; �Joanne�Freemire,�[email protected],�559-877-4911; Franka�m.�Gabler,�frankagabler.com,�[email protected],�559-683-0727;�

Jeff��Grandy,�jeff�grandyphotography.com,�jgrandy@sti�.net;�mark�Heliger,�thenewphotography.com,�[email protected];�ron�Hendershott�,�hendershott�@sti�.net,�559-683-6546;�Donn Hoyer,�donnhoyer.redbubble.com,�digitalphotoart@sti�.net;�Victoria Hughes,�DeadwoodDigital.com,�[email protected];�Kristal�Leonard,�isntt�hatbeauti�ful.com,�[email protected];�

Paul�mullins,�mullinsstudio.com,�[email protected],�559-322-0395;�Laura�Norman;�Brent�r.�Paull,�amwestphoto.com,�[email protected],�559-909-5208;�Nancy�robbins,�robbinsphotography.com,�[email protected],�209-617-7147;�roger�&�Charlott�e�robinett�e,�rhrobinett�[email protected],�559-877-7876;�Doug�scott�, sburst7@sti�.net;�michael�simonian,�

From�God’s�Porch�Photography,�FromGodsPorch.org,�559-877-7795;�Debbie�sutherland,�[email protected];�mathew�tekulsky,�mathewtekulsky.com,�[email protected],�310-962-5653;�Christophe�testi�,�Creati�veshot.com,�info@Creati�veshot.com,�650-265-7080;�susanne�updike-Waite,�sierravistastudios.com,�tswaite@sti�.net,�559-658-5950;�Dan Warsinger,�yosemitephoto.com,�

[email protected],�209-966-6622;�Brian�Wilhite,�White�Cloud�Photography,�bluesky@sti�.net,�888-759-9293�or�559-683-2812.

Sierra Star®�a�mcClatchy�Company®�•�sierrastar.com�•�Publisher:�Bett�y�e.�Linn;�Design�and�layout�Lisa�Baker.

41969 Highway 41oakhurst,�Ca,�93644yosemitethisyear.com

Ron Hendershott © Winter Sunrise on Bass Lake road

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