05/04/2019 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am - The May 4 meeting of the Oakhurst Democratic Club will feature a presentation by the Citizen’s Climate Lobby, a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Anne Russell is a North Fork local, a fellow earth-lover who has worked as a biologist for both the Sierra National Forest and [...]

COARSEGOLD — Grab your hats and dust off your boots as the CCPRA Coarsegold Rodeo returns on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. This is the 67th annual Coarsegold Rodeo with more than 30 different vendors and seven events including bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, and steer wrestling. Held at ...

Warm weather’s spring snow melt is fueling Yosemite’s waterfalls and I couldn’t resist a drive up to Yosemite Valley to check them out. And, what about those dogwoods? Were they blooming yet? Where: Yosemite National Park Distance: About 10 miles to drive my Yosemite Valley Loop, but you can also walk it or take the free shuttle to explore it ...

Written by David Novell – Orangie arranged Teddy, Kitty Kazoo, the Pandas, Webster Webfoot, Sammy the Squirrel and all the other stuffed animals that he and Butch possessed between them — twenty-three in all — in the red wagon that was tied to Butch’s tricycle for a monumental trip the boys had planned. Orangie had felt compelled to do a ...

Written by Tuolunme Winter Ranger Laura Pilewski – YOSEMITE — This is our last post of the winter 2018-2019 season and it is time for us to migrate south to our summer range in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It has again been a great honor and pleasure serving the public as the Tuolumne Meadows Winter Rangers. No two ...

NORTH FORK — A plan to build a new water treatment facility to service the North Fork area continues to flow forward. “We’ve been making pretty good progress,” says Ray Gutierrez, an engineer in Madera County’s Public Works Department, which is overseeing the project known as the North Fork Consolidation Plan. A joint venture between the Chawanakee Unified School District ...

04/28/2019 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Hey History Buffs! This Sunday (4/28) from 9AM to 2PM, Fresno Flats Historic Park is doing spring cleaning to prepare for the summer season. We'll also be discussing upcoming events and scheduling volunteers for our summer docent program. Refreshments will be served with a free weenie roast at noon. So come on out for an [...]

By Bob Labozetta — MARIPOSA — Back by popular demand! The Annual Spring Plant Sale hosted by the UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County is a-happenin’ on Saturday, Apr. 27, 2019 in the Amigo picnic area of the Mariposa County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. or until sold out. This beloved annual one-day plant and garden art sale ...

COARSEGOLD — Whether it’s entering your scruffy buddy into a facial hair contest, trying your luck at the 50/50 corn hole tourney, publicly praising your beloved, dining on delicious food all day and night, or listening to great music — there are scores of reasons to come out and support the people who watch out for you, at the Wildland ...

A great workout with beautiful flowers and a ton of history! This hike was right up my alley on a cooler day between raindrops. Where: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Merced River Recreation Management Area Distance: About 9 miles roundtrip to the gate but you can go shorter or longer Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Elevation Range: 1,138′ – 2,835′ Date: ...