MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park on Friday, November 11, 2022 for Veterans Day. Fees being waived include the fees associated with entrance into the park only. All other fees associated with camping, lodging, or activities within the park are not waived. The fee waiver is good on Friday, November 11, 2022, only. If ...
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Dinner and Jazz on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Limited tickets are available for these three-hour events that start on September 25th at 3 p.m. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical ...
Read More »UCCE Mariposa Introduces New Fire Advisor
MARIPOSA, CA — We are very excited to introduce the New Fire Advisor Alison Deak. Alison joined the University of California Cooperative Extension as a Fire Advisor based in Mariposa and also covering Madera and Fresno counties. Alison graduated from the University of Oregon with two Master’s degrees in Nonprofit Management and Geography. Her thesis research focused on modeling the ...
Read More »Take Advantage Of PG&E Programs To Manage Energy Costs
Flexible Payment Arrangements Available for Customers Struggling to Pay Energy Bills due to Recent Heat Wave, Higher-than-Normal Energy Use OAKLAND, CA— This summer ended up being one of the hottest in the state’s history with last month being the warmest month on record for several Central Valley cities. Historic high temperatures in many areas drove record energy use during the ...
Read More »Free BBQ for Veterans and Family at The Grove in Ahwahnee
AHWAHNEE — There will be a free BBQ for all veterans and their families this Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by The Grove Church in Ahwahnee, located at 42461 Highway 49. For questions please call 559-683-7911 or reach out to them on Facebook. The History of BBQ: A Guide to America’s Favorite Food There’s something ...
Read More »New Event Listings from the Sierra Nevada Alliance
The Sierra Nevada Alliance is a hub for stewardship of the Sierra Nevada, which we achieve by empowering and collaborating with our partners. The following are recently posted upcoming events from our network. If you would like to post an event please email info@sierranevadaalliance.org. Webinar: Creating Bird-Friendly Landscapes September 21, 2022 from 6 – 7 p.m. Register Now Join CNPS Redbud ...
Read More »Enjoy the Fall Colors at The Redwoods in Yosemite
Experience Autumn In Yosemite! Fall is the perfect time to take advantage of the quiet off-peak season. The summer heat and crowds are leaving, so you can enjoy the beautiful hikes and views of Tuolumne Meadows in serene solitude. Find Your Yosemite Cabin Rental! You could take in the fall colors by biking through the valley, take a relaxing stroll ...
Read More »Hiking Up The Great Sierra Wagon Road To The Great Sierra Mine And Beyond
Miners were digging their way by the shovelful through a rocky mountain, hoping to make their big strike along “The Great Silver Belt,” but that big strike never happened. As I hiked in their footsteps, it almost felt like they could be returning any day now. Mining equipment is strewn near the tunnel opening and firewood is stacked, ready to ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Robert Eugene “Bear” Warren, Jr.
Robert Eugene “Bear” Warren, Jr. August 2, 1956 – August 22, 2022 Robert Eugene Warren, Jr., also known as Bear, passed away from pancreatic cancer on August 22, 2022. Born August 2, 1956, he joined the Navy at 18 and after a short stint he was discharged under honorable conditions. Bear was a single father of identical twin boys, Chad ...
Read More »Vintage Steakhouse Amongst Best Restaurants for Wine
Chukchansi Gold’s Vintage Steakhouse Earns Wine Spectator Restaurant Award Of Excellence For Third Consecutive Year COARSEGOLD — For the third consecutive year, Vintage Steakhouse at Chukchansi Gold has earned a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award of Excellence, ranking it amongst the world’s best places to enjoy wine. Chukchansi’s Vintage Steakhouse is a one-of-a-kind culinary destination delivering incredible cuisine, charm and service that ...
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