For the interactive 360° VR experience, go to: https://www.virtualyosemite.org/virtual-tour/#node288 Over the past several weeks, Virtual Yosemite has been able to significantly expand their coverage of eastern Sierra gateway locations to Yosemite, during spectacular fall color displays. These locations include Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining Canyon, the June Lake Loop, and other parts of the Mono Basin and Inyo National Forest. Efforts ...

By Ron Allen, UC Master Gardener, Mariposa Fall is the time to plant California natives. The weather is cooler, the first soaking rains are imminent, and yet there is still plenty of good sunlight. These factors make for good initial foliage growth and root development. The motivation for adding native plants comes down to one thing: water. Mariposa County enjoys ...

WASHINGTON – Oct. 27, 2020 – The National Park Service has selected Cicely Muldoon, a 35-year veteran of the National Park Service, as the new permanent superintendent of Yosemite National Park. Muldoon has been serving as the acting superintendent since January. “Cicely is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding and compassionate leaders across the National Park Service. I’m ...

Do you ever hike a familiar trail and wonder what is hiding just over the next ridge? I sure do and had some time to explore the terrain above Helen Lake along the Kuna Crest.Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 11.16 MilesDifficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Range: 9,596′ – 11,348′Date: October 19, 2020Maps: Falls Ridge, June Lake Topographic QuadsDog Hike? NoI had been ...

Join artist Logan Patterson for a Dia de Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) paint night at San Joaquin Winery in Madera on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. $35 per person – includes art supplies. The winery’s address is 21821 Ave. 16, Madera, CA 93637. It’s a fun, safe, socially-distance evening of art. For more information, ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Boosters, Red Barn Coffee Co. and Hot Shot Coffee Shack will be holding a fundraiser for the victims of the Creek Fire on Saturday Oct. 24. 2020 from 1 pm to sundown. Located at the Red Barn Coffee Co. in the heart of North Fork. (Pizza Factory and Post Office parking lot) The Red ...

COARSEGOLD – On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. Coarsegold 4-H held its first meeting on Zoom. A special guest joined us. Alex Schaefer is a trapper for all of Madera county. He told us about his job and how he helps people with animal predator problems. If you have problems with predators such as coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, bears, ...

MADERA — A bit of “Fair Time” competition can be had at the Oct. 30 & 31 Madera Fair Drive Thru Treats socially safe event. Folks of all ages can enter a carved or decorated pumpkin to be set aglow and displayed along the route. All exhibitors receive $5 in Fair Food Bucks to be used on either day of ...

OAKHURST – Oct. 22, 20202 – For current and upcoming local events, please visit our website here:  Visit Yosemite Madera County 10.22.20 Daily Conditions Report    CALIFORNIA ROAD CONDITIONS 10.22.20    Weather Report10.22.20 Trail Crew Blasting Today Trail Crew’s are planning to blast along Aspen Valley Road on Thursday, October 22.  This area will have intermittent closures throughout the day. ...

OAKHURST – Come out to the scaled-down, Grand Opening of Pedal Forward Bikes and Adventure in Oakhurst on Friday Oct. 23, 2020 from 10 am to 7 pm. Located at 40761 Highway 41 #4, Oakhurst, CA. 93644 All socially-distanced day long, Pedal Forward will be giving away awesome prizes and free test rides from Niner Mountain Bikes. Of course, there ...