It had been a while since I had hiked to Vogelsang High Sierra Camp but I had fond memories of this beautiful camp nestled against high peaks. Closed for a few years, I needed to pay it another visit. Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 15.8 Miles (About 14.2 Miles from the Tuolumne Meadows Campground Trailhead)Difficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Range: 8,588′ – ...

YOSEMITE — On October 14, the YGP Fall Quarterly Meeting will feature a panel discussion with the leaders of your local Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO’s) representing Tuolumne, Madera, Mono and Mariposa Counties. Due to Covid-19, the past two years have been difficult in balancing the opening and closing of regional spaces with the need for visitation to be handled in ...

Hazardous Fuels Reduction on Sierra National Forest Lands OAKHURST — The North Goat Mountain Fuel Break Project is set to begin on Monday, September 27th, treating the public lands southwest of the Bass Lake Basin, on the Goat Mountain ridge within the US Forest Service Bass Lake Ranger District. In partnership with the Sierra National Forest, Yosemite/Sequoia Resource Conservation and ...

If you ever find yourself craving something healthy and easy to make, you’re not alone. Maybe you are constantly on the go, chasing after little ones or just started a new job. Whether you’re on the move or relaxing at home, smoothies are a simple way to add nutritious ingredients to your diet. From strawberries and mangos to blueberries and ...

By Sal Maccarone Even from the most isolated place on earth, humanity has managed to express itself artistically for the ages. Shrouded in mystery, Easter Island truly lies in the middle of nowhere. Among other things, this tiny island in the Pacific Ocean has become famous for its one thousand, or so surviving monolithic sculptures. Now, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST – Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Sierra National Forest. This Order is effective from September 23, 2021, through November 15, 2021. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 36 C.F.R. ...

Mountain Communities – The Windy Fire and KNP Complex in Tulare County continue to cause smoke impacts across the San Joaquin Valley. As a result, the District has issued an Air Quality Alert with the National Weather Service to remain in place while smoke impacts continue, or until the morning of Thursday, September 23 when a trough is expected to ...

COARSEGOLD — Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, voted the Valley’s No. 1 local employer, will host a job fair on Tuesday, September 21 with the goal of immediately filling approximately 80 part- and full-time positions at the property. Chukchansi is inviting guest-service-centric individuals ages 21+ to attend the job fair to fill a variety of positions including environmental services, hotel ...

MUSEUM MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT!         Rafael López is an internationally recognized illustrator and artist whose work brings diverse characters to children’s books. The Art of the Word: Celebrating Differences exhibition currently at FAM features his illustrations for the children’s book Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You written by United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. He ...

Article by Conor Kelly, Student Journalist for Minarets Press Video by Stevi Valenzuela, Student Journalist for Minarets Press Starting with a 5-2 record, the Minarets High School Volleyball team has gotten off to a hot start this season and has big ambitions. They have a very diverse core of players with several underclassmen playing during significant amounts of the game ...