The Fresno-Madera Walk to End Alzheimer’s is excited to announce that in 2021 the Walk will be live and moving to Madera County. FRESNO, CA. – The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. The Fresno-Madera Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on ...

Bodys by Boyd is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a book fair and art exhibit on June 12 & 13. Participants include six local published authors signing and selling their latest books, and eight talented artists displaying paintings, sculpture and photography. On Saturday, Matsumoto Samurai Kitchen will be serving from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Yosemite ...

Loveholidays recently published an in-depth resource called “An Essential Guide To Enjoying National Parks Responsibly” NORTH FORK – National parks are a popular (and relatively safe) way to spend some much needed time outdoors for physical health and mental wellbeing during the pandemic. With a record number of visitors in 2020, minimizing the impact on national parks whilst preventing the ...

1 trail with 4 incredible waterfalls! That is exactly what the Panorama Trail off of Glacier Point delivered, along with a Sooty Grouse looking for love.Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 13.49 MilesDifficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Range: 5,782′ to 7,276′Date: May 3, 2021CALTOPO: Glacier Point to Illilouette and Nevada FallsDog Hike? No I headed up Highway 41 through the South Entrance to ...

Getting around this mountain town gets a big boost of excitement with the announcement of the Oakhurst Trolley!  Southern Yosemite has a NEW Treat – Riders Can Enjoy The FREE Oakhurst Trolley All Summer OAKHURST – Here for the summer, the Oakhurst Trolley (OT), or more affectionately known as the “OT,” becomes a Yosemite treat for visitors and residents spending ...

From big things like juggling a career and family priorities to little things like writing lunchtime love notes, there are so many ways moms lift up their families and the people they love every day. In today’s world, where multi-tasking has taken on a whole new meaning, it’s clear moms deserve to be celebrated. One of the easiest ways to ...

Yosemite National Park to Implement a Pilot Overnight Climbing Permit System Beginning on Friday, May 21, 2021  Yosemite National Park – All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park ...

            Fun in July! One raffle ticket has 31 chances of winning! A ticket will be drawn every day in July. Check out their Facebook page July 1-31 for winners!

Mariposa Grove Open with no Shuttle Bus Operation.  OAKHURST – The Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park is open for the season. Please note the following: – There will be no Shuttle Bus operation this season. – Visitors may park their cars at the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza and then hike/walk up either the Washburn Trail or the Grove Road, ...

Checking out dogwood blooms and waterfalls in Yosemite Valley is an annual thing for me but I sure didn’t expect to meet a bear while hiking on the Mirror Lake Loop Trail. Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 7.25 MilesDifficulty: EasyElevation Range: 3,983′ – 4,285′Date: April 30, 2021CALTOPO: Curry Village to Mirror Lake Loop TrailDog Hike? Maybe I maximized my dogwood viewing ...